Ten Years Ago Today, Two Great Popes Were Canonized
One decade ago, on April 27th, 2014, John Paul II together with John XXIII, were both canonized at St Peterās Square by Pope Francis....
Saint Bibiana and Single Ladies
Saint Bibiana (+ca. 363), who is commemorated today, a virgin martyred during the reign of Julian the Apostate (355-363), is the patroness of single...
The Acts of the Apostles: A Synopsis
Luke, the author of Acts of the Apostles, is the same Luke who authored the third Gospel. The style and tenor of writing is...
Habemus Papam
Dear Brother Cardinals,
The period of the conclave has been a momentous time not only for the College of Cardinals, but also for all the...
Our Lady’s Birthday
A blessed and joyful birthday to the Blessed Virgin Mary!Ā This feast that has been celebrated since at least the sixth century in Syria, in...
Our Lady’s Presentation, and the Perfect Gift of Self
The Presentation of Mary ā commemorating Our Ladyās dedication and consecration to God as a young girl of about three years old in the...
Saint Edith Stein’s Witness to the Cross
Edith Stein (+ 1942) was a brilliant philosopher, earning her doctorateĀ summa cum laude in August of 1916 on the problem of empathy - understanding...
The Fightin’ Friar of Capistrano
John of Capistrano (+1456) lived a life very much in the āworldā at first, studying law, and becoming involved with the political machinations of...
The Hope and Joy of Pier Giorgio Frassati
(On this Sunday, September 7th, Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati is being canonized, along with fellow Italian, Blessed Carlo Acutis. Both died young - Carlo...
The Indomitable Courage of the Canadian Martyrs
Today in Canada we celebrate the Canadian Martyrs, who are commemorated on October 19th in the rest of the world. They are fitting examples...
