A man for all seasons with a hair shirt: Saint Thomas More
The gifted layman Saint Thomas More was beheaded on the 6th July 1535 in London, England, for his loyalty to Christ and…
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Saint Ephrem of Syria, the “harp of the Holy Spirit“
“You are now assisting at the divine altar, and before the Prince of life, with the angels, praising the most holy Trinity.…
Saint Anthony of Padua preaching to the fishes
A fisher of men “As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter and…
The Sabbath Queen
Every Sabbath (Saturday) is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary When the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to the three shepherd children Lucia,…
The Luminous Mysteries, and Our Lady, Star of the Sea
The Luminous Mysteries Some days ago, as I meandered through the many shades of green and of May‘s fragrances close to a…
Protected: On our dryness pour Your dew
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“The gospel of creation“ versus “the technocratic paradigm“ – excerpts from Pope Francis’ encyclical “Laudato si“
“Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit…
A saintly Spanish farmer and his wife: San Isidro Labrador
“The five saints“ The 15th May is the feast day of San Isidro Labrador, Saint Isidore the Farmer, and of his wife…
The Twelve Holy Apostles no. 1: Saints Philip and James the Less, the first bishop of Jerusalem
The Twelve Apostles “Now He climbs up on the mountain and calls those He Himself wanted, and they came to Him. He…
Sanctifying every day and praying without ceasing: sacred signs on our bodies
Sacramentals “Holy Mother Church has, moreover, instituted sacramentals. These are sacred signs which bear a resemblance to the sacraments. They signify effects,…