

It is such a blessing to have the Divine Office in my pocket. Now I don’t need to turn a lamp on as I use to when I used the Office printed volumes. Having the Divine Office on my phone is absolutely the best thing ever! The sense of community is so wonderful as I see how many others are praying at the same time as myself. When I discovered this app, all of my concerns of ribbon placement were gone. I have prayed the Divine Office for many years. This “About Today” is provided so that you can celebrate this Saint as you worship Christ. Note: Optional Memorials and Commemorations are optional celebrations and, at present, we do not include content specific to these special days. Catholicpedia: The Original Catholic Encyclopedia (1917) for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch.

In 1823, Pope Leo XII declared him a Doctor of the Church. Peter Damian stressed even more the importance of a unified Church and a morally exemplary clergy. He wrote many exhortations against simony, wantonness, and worldliness among religious leaders. He devoted his intellect and energy to improving religious practice and morality in the Church. In his late twenties, he joined a Benedictine hermitage in Fonte Avellana, eventually becoming its prior. His older brother, a priest, provided for his education and St.

Peter Damian, Bishop and Doctor of the Church, was born to a poor family in central Italy in 1007. February 21 Saint Peter Damian, Bishop and Doctor
