— St. Monica, mother of St. Augustine, is a model of hope for anyone with a family member that has strayed from the faith. In the many tribulations throughout her life, she never gave up hope and faith in God’s mercy. When her son fell away from the faith and gave into immoral living, her […]
— George Weigel’s publications include “Witness to Hope,” “The Truth of Catholicism,” and “The Courage to be Catholic.” He is Distinguished Senior Fellow of the Ethics and Public Policy Center and also serves on the board for the Institute on Religion and Public Life, which publishes “First Things.”
— St. Bartholomew was one of the Twelve Apostles as mentioned in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, and also in Acts. According to tradition, he preached the Gospel as far as India and was martyred in Armenia for having converted the king. The saint may have been flayed alive which is widely depicted […]
— “The Blessed Virgin Mary should be called Queen, not only because of her Divine Motherhood, but also because God has willed her to have an exceptional role in the work of our eternal salvation… with complete justice St. John Damascene could write: ‘When she became Mother of the Creator, she truly became Queen of […]
— St. Pius X (1835-1914) defended traditional Catholic doctrine against modernist interpretations and was deeply devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary. He encouraged frequent reception of the Holy Eucharist, lowered the age for First Holy Communion, and initiated the codification of the Code of Canon Law.
— Born of French nobility, St. Bernard (1090–1153) was a theologian, orator, defender of the faith, master conciliator, and writer. He founded and led the Abbey of Clairvaux and composed a number of treatises, including the celebrated “On Loving God.”
— “Mary taken up to Heaven, ‘By her maternal charity, she cares for the brethren of her Son, who still journey on earth surrounded by dangers and difficulties, until they are led into the happiness of their blessed home’ (Lumen Gentium, n. 62). Let us invoke the Holy Virgin, that she may be the star […]
— Known as the Apostle of Consecration to Mary, St. Maximilian Kolbe (1894-1941) saved the life of fellow prisoner Sgt. Gajowniczek, by offering to take his place in a starvation bunker at Auschwitz. A witness noted, “Despite the inhumane and savage atrocities, Fr. Kolbe maintained deep faith and dignity… he prayed and tried to encourage […]
— Franciszek Gajowniczek was prisoner no. 5659 at Auschwitz… he would never forget the extraordinary act of Christian charity afforded to him by the selfless and courageous Maximilian Kolbe.
— St. Clare (1194-1253) was 18 when she first heard St. Francis preach during a service; he would become her close friend and spiritual guide. Under his direction, Clare founded the Order of Poor Ladies and in 1216, became the abbess. Clare continued to promote their simple and austere way of life, refusing to allow […]