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...
Martha, Mary and Marriage
This memorial of Saint Martha, in accord with a decree from the Congregation of Divine Worship, now also includes her brother Lazarus, the one...
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...
The Hope and Joy of Pier Giorgio Frassati
One of the more joyful and attractive saints of modern times died on this day in 1925 at the youthful age of 24, Pier...
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...
Saint Boniface: Laying the Axe to the Root of Evil
Saint Boniface, bishop, missionary and martyr was hacked to death by a band of Frisian idol-worshippers on this day, June 5, 754, along with...
Peter and Marcellinus, Hidden Yet Their Voice Goes Out Through All the Earth
Like many of the early martyrs, not much is known of Saints Marcellinus and Peter, except that they died for the Faith during the...
Saint Rita’s Mission Impossible
A fitting thought on this vigil day of Pentecost is that nothing is impossible with God. Did not Christ promise that He would grant...
Saint Stanislaus Papczynski: Undisclosed Face of Greatness
What makes a great priest? On May 18, as the Congregation of Marians of the Immaculate Conception celebrates the birthday and liturgical memorial of...