Saint Andrew Bobola, Patron and Protector of Poland

Saint Andrew (Andrzej), a true hero for Christ, was born in 1591 to a noble family. The recent historical research indicates Strachocina, near Sanok,...

Homily of Pope Benedict on Saint Joseph

APOSTOLIC JOURNEY OF THE HOLY FATHER BENEDICT XVI TO CAMEROON AND ANGOLA (MARCH 17-23, 2009) EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION ON THE OCCASION OF THE PUBLICATION OF THE INSTRUMENTUM LABORIS HOMILY OF THE HOLY FATHER BENEDICT...

Saint Patrick and the Emerald Isle: Erin Go Bragh!

A very happy Saint Patrick’s Day, to all our readers, which this year is still toned down by the insidious Covid-19 virus - or,...

Cyril and Methodius: Brothers and Missionaries of the Slavs

The 14th of February of every year marks the great feast of the two brothers which history dubs as the “Apostles of the Slavs”,...

The Hidden Life of Blessed Leopold of Alpandeire

On February 12th, the Church celebrates the feast of Blessed Leopold of Alpandeire. Who was Blessed Leopold? From where does he come from? What...

Pope Benedict and Saint Thomas

Pope Benedict XVI, in his series on great figures in the Church's history, dedicated no less than three addresses to the life and thought...

Our Lord’s Baptism and Our Lady

And a voice came from heaven, ‘You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased’ (Lk. 3:22). ⧾ Today’s Feast of the...

Blessed Diego Joseph Lopez

Diego Joseph Lopez Caamano, previously known as Joseph Francis, was born in Spain in 1743. He made his Capuchin consecration to God in 1759....

Our Lady and the Octave of Christmas

Hail, holy Mother! The Child to whom you gave birth is the King of Heaven and earth forever. Christmas is a Solemnity with an Octave....

Christmas According to the Saints

Saints are great helpers who, by the inspiration given to them by the Holy Spirit, help us appreciate the present Christmas season we are...