Spain Honors Its Patron, St. James the Greater
Spanish knights who drove the Moors from their homeland, and then conquered Central and South America, took St. James as their protector.
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Who Was the Real St. Mary Magdalene?
Because Mary Magdalene was granted the privilege of announcing the Resurrection, she was given the title, “Apostle to the Apostles.”
St. John Fisher, the Martyr Overshadowed by St. Thomas More
On June 22, 1535, St. John Fisher knelt and prayed the Te Deum and Psalm 31, and laid his neck on the executioner's block.
The Often-Overlooked Saints of Good Friday
These saints witnessed Christ’s sacrifice, and on Good Friday of all days, they deserve our attention.
Why John Paul II Restored This Saint to the Calendar
‘Almighty ever-living God, grant that through St. Catherine’s intercession we may be strengthened in faith and constancy and spend ourselves without reserve for the unity of the Church.’
St. Cecilia and the History of the Roman Catacombs
We can pinpoint the day when interest in the catacombs was reawakened — May 31, 1578.
Today We Celebrate St. Matthew, Extortionist and Apostle
Today, Sept. 21, we celebrate the feast of St. Matthew, also called Levi.
When Father Corby Gave General Absolution to 530 Men at Gettysburg
While it was common in Europe to grant general absolution to soldiers going into battle, this was the first time it had ever occurred in the United States.
What Happened to St. Nicholas?
To celebrate the patron saint of children, it is the custom in many countries to give a small gift to children on Dec. 6, St. Nicholas’ Day, making the feast a sweet prelude to Christmas.
