Friday, November 7, 2025

Blessed Jerzy Popiełuszko

On this October 19th we commemorate the Polish priest and martyr, Father Jerzy Popiełuszko, murdered by communist agents on this day in 1984, for...

Pope Benedict and Saint Teresa of Jesus

BENEDICT XVI GENERAL AUDIENCE Paul VI Audience Hall Wednesday, 2 February 2011 Saint Teresa of Avila Dear Brothers and Sisters, In the course of the Catecheses that I have chosen...

Spiritual Encouragement from Padre Pio

In this world we are living in, we greatly feel the need to be encouraged, not least by being offered that discerning guiding inspiration...

9-11 and Saving Civilization in the Holy Name of Mary

The date for the attack on the Two Towers twenty years ago was not randomly chosen, for it was on September 11th three and...

Saint Rose of Viterbo and San Marino

Saint Rose of Viterbo (1233 - 1251) was a recluse in the Italian commune from which she takes her name, and which was contested...

The True Saint Augustine

St. Augustine’s legacy has fared so well not just because of his personal holiness and scholarly genius, but also because of the great ease...

Pope Benedict and Pope Pius X

BENEDICT XVI GENERAL AUDIENCE Papal Summer Residence, Castel Gandolfo Wednesday, 18 August 2010 Saint Pius the Tenth Dear Brothers and Sisters, Today I would like to reflect on my...

Saints Elizabeth of Portugal and Antoine Daniel

On this day we honour Elizabeth of Portugal (+1336), who lived in the turbulent time at the dawn of the fourteenth century. She was...

Blessed Ignatius Falzon: A Passion for the Gospel and for Malta

A man of great passion for preaching the Gospel and the teaching of the Catholic faith These were the words which Pope Saint John Paul...

Saint Thomas, Apostle

BENEDICT XVI GENERAL AUDIENCE Saint Peter's Square Wednesday, 27 September 2006 Thomas the twin Dear Brothers and Sisters, Continuing our encounters with the Twelve Apostles chosen directly by Jesus, today...