Capital of Bavaria is named after Monks. Munich, Germany, is that country’s third largest city. In German, its name is actually München, literally meaning “Monks,” or loosely “Home of the Monks.” The name goes back to the eighth century, and … Continue reading
Harvested along the Atlantic coast, the “monkfish” is a kind of shark with a huge head and toothy mouth. It acquired the name “monkfish” not because of its looks; but because, while most fisherman discarded it, frugal cenobites found the … Continue reading
Birds are used as Christian symbols. In a previous “Did You Know?” we mentioned the use of the pelican in Christian art. In general, birds have long symbolized the soul’s ascent to God above material things. Some birds are used … Continue reading
Communists and Moslems share a hatred of holy images. It is common knowledge that the beautiful ancient Catholic church of Hagia Sophia was turned into a mosque, and that her beautiful mosaics on the walls and ceilings were plastered over … Continue reading
The static electric discharge known as St. Elmo’s Fire gets its name from St. Erasmus, the Bishop of Formia, Campagna, Italy. Erasmus — or Elmo, as his name sometimes passes into English — was martyred by being disemboweled during the … Continue reading
Epilepsy is named after a Sicilian martyr. Around the same time as St. Erasmus’ victory, a 12-year-old boy named Vitus also won the palm of martyrdom, with his companions Modestus and Crescentia. According to some sources, a rather odd devotion … Continue reading
The image on the Jägermeister bottle is a Christian symbol. In many American cities, it is a common sight to see large billboard ads for this imported German liqueur: “Jägermeister… so smooth.” What catches our attention is the symbol on … Continue reading
Westminster Abbey was stolen! As is the case with all ancient English churches, monasteries, or convents presently in the hands of the Anglicans, the famed Abbey where English monarchs are crowned and buried, was once the property of a Catholic … Continue reading
St. René Goupil (1608-1642), one of the eight North American Martyrs, was a member of that trinity — with Sts. Jean de la Lande, and Isaac Jogues — who gave their lives on what would become U.S. territory: Ossernenon (Auriesville), … Continue reading
Question: What is a vocation to be a Sister in the Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary? Answer: It is a call from God to live, pray, work, suffer, and die for the glory of God, the exaltation of … Continue reading
Question: What is a vocation to be a Brother in the Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary? Answer: It is a call from God to live, pray, work, suffer, and die for the glory of God, the exaltation of … Continue reading
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Links to Other Catholic Sites and Resources: Store.Catholicism.org Publications — This website is the online bookstore of the Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and it features their quarterly magazine, From the Housetops. With secure shopping cart technology and … Continue reading
The Crusade of Saint Benedict Center needs your help, and there are many different ways you can offer it. Besides monetary donations, there are several options listed to the right. How can I donate? Make a secure online donation using … Continue reading
“The harvest indeed is great, but the labourers are few. Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he send forth labourers into his harvest” (Mt. 9:37-38). Our apostolate to restore Catholic tradition and convert America is a great … Continue reading
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