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Lenten Reflection and Prayers

Today in Catholic History

303 or 304 - Martyrdom of Saint Adrian of Nicomedia.

1853 - Pope Pius IX recovers Roman Catholic hierarchy in Netherlands.

1979 - The first encyclical written by Pope John Paul II, Redemptor Hominis (Latin for "The Redeemer of Man") is promulgated less than five months after his installation as pope.

Birthdays

1678 - Antonio Vivaldi, Italian composer (d.1741)

1888 - Knute Rockne, American football player and coach (d.1931)

1939 - Paula Prentiss, American actress

1950 - Rick Perry, Governor of Texas

1958 - Patricia Heaton, American actress

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