Saint Philip Neri lived in the century when Protestantism was first raging. He founded the noted Congregation of the Oratory. He was such a clear and authoritative teacher of the Catholic Faith to simple and poor people in the streets, … Continue reading
Born before the Reign of Terror brought on by the French Revolution, Madeleine Sophie Barat was one of the most brilliant and courageous French Catholic girls in the history of the Church. With heroism and charm combined, with devotion and … Continue reading
Saint Gregory VII’s baptismal name was Hildebrand. He was a counsellor to many Popes before he was elected Sovereign Pontiff himself. He reigned for twelve years, from 1073 to 1085. So heroically did he fight for the truths and regulations … Continue reading
She was the wife of Chuza, the steward of King Antipas. She was one of the holy women who brought spices and ointments to the Holy Sepulcher on Easter morning to anoint the body of Our Lord, which they found … Continue reading
The title “Our Lady of the Way” (Madonna della Strada) comes from a beautiful shrine kept in one of the streets of Rome, where a picture painted in the fifth century was venerated. This lovely picture, to which Saint Ignatius … Continue reading
The invocation “Our Lady, Help of Christians” was first put into the Litany of Loreto by the Pope, Saint Pius V, in 1571, after the Battle of Lepanto. This was the great battle in which an army of valiant Catholic … Continue reading
This heroic Roman priest was the great apostle to the farm laborers and city workers of Rome and its suburbs. He loved to do work among prisoners, the poor and the illiterate. He preached to simple folk at all hours … Continue reading
She was a beautiful virgin martyr from Corsica who was crucified because she would not join a pagan celebration.
Saint Rita’s full name was Margherita, which means pearl. She was born of a peasant family in the mountain country of Umbria, in Italy. Her birth was an answer to the prayer of her parents, who had for years waited … Continue reading
Saint Andrew Bobola was born and died in Poland. He is called the apostle of Lithuania because of his great apostolic labors in that section. He was a priest of the Society of Jesus. He was martyred at the age … Continue reading
This is the earliest day that Corpus Christi can occur. The latest day on which it can fall is June 24.
Saint Bernardine of Siena was born in 1380. He became a Franciscan when he was twenty-two years old. He was one of the greatest missionary priests of the fifteenth century. His especial devotion was to the Holy Name of Jesus, … Continue reading
This is the feminine form of Saint Yvo (Ivo), a great French lawyer called the “Advocate of the Poor.” He is the patron saint of lawyers.
Peter of Morone was the name of Pope Celestine V before he was elected to be a successor of Saint Peter. He spent only five months as Pope. He then resigned because of his humility and his desire to return … Continue reading
He was a simple farmer at Abruzzi, in Italy. He entered the Capuchin Order as a lay brother when he was thirty years old. His constant prayer was “Deo gratias!” which means “Thanks be to God!” As a result of … Continue reading
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