October 22, 2020
5 Enduring quotes from St. Teresa of Calcutta
She had a way with words that made everyone listen to what she had to say. Her deep prayer life made her a conduit of heavenly graces and…
October 22, 2020
AND TODAY WE CELEBRATE… Saint of the Day: Pope St. John Paul II (THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22)
“A pastor for the world”. Pope (1920-2005) His life + Karol Wojtyla was born in Poland in 1920. Ordained a priest in 1946, he earned doctorates in theology and…
October 21, 2020
AND TODAY WE CELEBRATE…SAINT OF THE DAY: St. URSULA AND COMPANIONS (WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21)
Martyrs Their story + According to legend, Ursula was the daughter of a Christian king of Britain. + Traveling to the continent with eleven companions, these holy virgins…
October 20, 2020
AND TODAY WE CELEBRATE… SAINT OF THE DAY: ST PAUL OF THE CROSS(TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20)
Founder of the Passionists (1694-1775) His life + Paul Francis Danei was born near Genoa to a family of merchants. A pious child, he experienced a series of…
October 20, 2020
How to venerate a saint’s relic
A basic and simple guide for those unfamiliar with the ancient practice. The veneration of relics in the Catholic Church is an ancient tradition that dates back all…
October 18, 2020
Fatima, the Rosary, and hell
The children were given a horrifying vision, but were also shown a pathway to heaven. When Our Lady appeared to the three shepherd children at Fatima in 1917, she…
October 17, 2020
How to keep from worrying too much
If you have difficulty with worrying about everything, take the advice of a holy priest. It is relatively easy to worry, especially when you take a look at…
October 17, 2020
AND TODAY WE CELEBRATE… Saint of the Day: St. Ignatius of Antioch (SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17)
Apostolic Father. Bishop, Martyr, and Doctor of the Church (ca. 37-107) His life + According to ancient tradition, Ignatius was a disciple of Saint John the Evangelist and became…
October 16, 2020
AND TODAY WE CELEBRATE… Saint of the Day: St. Margaret Mary Alocoque (FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16)
Visionary of the Sacred Heart. Visitation Nun (1647-1690) Her life + Margaret Mary was born in Autun, France. The entered the Order of the Visitation at Paray-le-Monial in 1671…
October 15, 2020
AND TODAY WE CELEBRATE… Saint of the Day: St. Teresa of Avila (THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15)
Carmelite Reformer and Doctor of the Church (1515-1582) Her life + Teresa was born in Avila, Spain. A charming and happy child, she was sent to be educated by…
October 15, 2020
St Teresa’s List of Humility
Practical ways to cultivate a mild and humble spirit … Saint Teresa of Calcutta, who experienced decades of spiritual darkness while working among the poorest of the poor —…
October 15, 2020
St. Thomas Aquinas’ 5 Remedies Against Sadness
On certain days we have all been sad, days when we have been unable to overcome an inner torpor or depression that weighs down on us and makes it difficult…
October 14, 2020
AND TODAY WE CELEBRATE… Saint of the Day: Pope St. Callistus I (WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14)
Martyr (d. 222) His life + What little information we have about Pope Callistus I comes to us from his political rival, the antipope Saint Hippolytus. + Callistus…
October 13, 2020
AND TODAY WE CELEBRATE… Saint of the Day: St. Edward the Confessor (TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13)
King of England. (1003-1066) His life + Edward was the son of King Ethelred II and Queen Emma. Following his father’s fall from power, Edward and his brother, Alfred,…
October 12, 2020
AND TODAY WE CELEBRATE… Saint of the Day: The Blessed Virgin Mary ~ Our Lady of the Pillar (MONDAY, OCTOBER 12)
Symbol of Mary, Pillar of Faith The meaning of the celebration + Nuestra Señora del Pilar is the name given to an image of the Blessed Virgin Mary honored in…
