Thank you and God Bless. (Nectarius,) one of the army Generals of . The people . And even in the darkest of times, hope and love can sustain us and carry us through. Isis She is traditionally believed to be the daughter of a pagan priest who became a Christian. Herein is the powerlessness of the Devil. I long after the Lord, the Son of the true God and Father, Jesus Christ. Gift Though men were drawn to her beauty, she was drawn to a life with God to be the Bridesmaid of Jesus Christ. St. Margaret, holy virgin and martyr, faithfully did you preserve the robe of holy innocence and purity, valiantly resisting all the flattery and allurements of the world for the love of your Divine Spouse, Jesus Christ. It split open and fell on the ground dead. May your example inspire me to be a more faithful and devoted follower of Christ. Amen. With over 300,000 products, ChristianApostles.com is the largest online Catholic Store. In baptism I was crucified so that I might reign in You, and I died so that I might live with You. In 1969 Margarets feast day, formerly July 20, was eliminated in the revised calendar of the Roman Catholic Church because it is doubtful whether she ever existed. . Your Catholic Voice Foundation has been granted a recognition of tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Marinas faith and devotion to God were tested when she was imprisoned and subjected to various tortures. She made the sign of the cross and prayed while she was in the belly of the serpent. To the honor and glory of Your all-holy and worshiped name, grant remission of sins for all those who desire to build a church in the name of Your servant, or who serve in them with prayer, or who write of the struggle of my martyrdom, and to those who read it with faith, remembering the name of Your servant, and make them to bear fruit through Your power. Disclaimer: We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Corrections? 17K views, 519 likes, 455 loves, 3.7K comments, 232 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from EWTN: Starting at 8 a.m. Fifth Sunday after Pentecost One day, she stumbled upon the teachings of Jesus Christ and was deeply moved by His message of love and forgiveness.