On October 7, the Roman Catholic Church celebrates the yearly
feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. Known for several centuries by the
alternate title of “Our Lady of Victory,” the feast day takes place in
honor of a 16th century naval victory which secured Europe against
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Saint of the Day
“By your work you show what you love and what you know. When you observe true obedience with prudence and enthusiasm, it is clear that you wisely pick the most delightful and nourishing fruit of divine Scripture.” – Saint Bruno
Born in Cologne, Germany, in about 1030; died...
“My only desire is to see Mary who saved me and who will save me from the clutches of Satan.”- Blessed Bartholomew Longo’s last words
Perhaps one of the most remarkable conversions in the history of the Church was that of Bartholomew Longo who went from being a Satanist priest to a...
On Oct. 4, Roman Catholics celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the Italian deacon who brought renewal to the Church through his decision to follow Jesus' words as literally as possible.
In a January 2010 general audience, Pope Benedict XVI recalled this “giant of holiness” as a “...
Born at Etables, Brittany, France, October 2, 1798; died May 14, 1856; beatified by Pope John Paul II October 25, 1998.As she was growing up, the French government was virulently anti-clerical, closing down seminaries and churches and arresting priests and religious. Her cousin was a...
"For he hath given his angels charge over thee; to keep thee in all thy ways.” - Psalm 90:11
The truth that each and every human soul has a Guardian Angel who protects us from spiritual and physical evil has been shown throughout the Old Testament, and is made very clear in the New. ...
On October 1, Catholics around the world honor the life of St. Thérèse of the
Child Jesus, or St. Thérèse of Lisieux on her feast day. St.
Thérèse was born January 2, 1873 in Alençon, France to pious parents,
both who have been declared venerable by Pope John Paul II. Her...