Saints and blessed

From a dissolute man to the founder of the Camillians, Saint Camillo de Lellis is the universal patron of the sick, nurses and hospitals Anyone who knew San Camillo de Lellis when he was young would never have imagined that that bully was devoted to…

Contents1 What the Confessions of Saint Augustine are About2 What Prompted Him to Write These Confessions3 The Confessions in Brief The Confessions of Saint Augustine are a timeless testimony of a journey of faith and self-awareness. The Confessions of Saint Augustine constitute the autobiography and…

On August 24, the commemoration of Saint Bartholomew the Apostle, one of Jesus’ closest disciples, is celebrated. He is the patron saint of butchers, shoemakers, and anyone who uses cutting tools. Saint Bartholomew the Apostle is primarily remembered for his martyrdom, one of the most…

Contents1 Tooth of Saint Apollonia2 Blood of Saint Januarius3 Incorrupt Body of Saint Catherine4 Holy House of Loreto of the Virgin Mary5 Staff of Saint Joseph6 Saint John the Baptist7 30 Pieces of Silver of Judas Iscariot8 Saint Anthony of Padua9 Saint Agatha10 The Veil…

Contents1 Saint Roch of Montpellier2 The Story of Saint Roch and the Dog3 What Breed Was Saint Roch’s Dog? Why is Saint Roch depicted with a dog by his side? Read this article to discover the story of Saint Roch and the dog. A saint…

Contents1 Why is Mary called a queen?2 Encyclical Letter Ad Caeli Reginam3 Why August 22?4 How does Mary exercise this kingship of service and love? On August 22, we celebrate the Coronation of the Virgin, Mother of Jesus. What is the origin of this feast,…

On July 29, the memory of Martha, Mary, and Lazarus of Bethany is celebrated. Here’s why these saints were among Jesus’ dearest friends. In 2011, the United Nations General Assembly declared July 30 as the International Day of Friendship. The goal of this observance is…

Contents1 “Unless I See, I Will Not Believe”2 The Doubt of Saint Thomas3 Saint Thomas and His Evangelistic Work4 Gospel of Saint Thomas Let’s talk about Saint Thomas, the doubting apostle, a devoted follower of Jesus and a great evangelist, often remembered more for his…

Contents1 Saints Donatian and Rogatian2 Saints Cyril and Methodius3 Saints Martha and Lazarus4 Saint Benedict and Saint Scholastica5 Saints Andrew and Peter6 Saints Marcellina and Ambrose7 Saints Cosmas and Damian Stories of Saintly Siblings: When Holiness Runs in the Family. From Saints Cyril and Methodius,…

Doctor of the Church, Hammer of Heretics, Protector of the Poor, Saint Anthony of Padua is also considered the patron saint of marriages. Let’s see why. While Saint Rita of Cascia is regarded as the protector of marriages, particularly of unfortunate brides, there is also…

Contents1 The mission of St Augustine of Canterbury2 St Augustine of Canterbury as St Paul3 Saint Augustine of Canterbury evangelizer of England St. Augustine of Canterbury, known as the Apostle of England, is adored as a saint by Catholics and Anglicans. His credited for having…

Saint Matthew the Apostle, the protector of engineers and butchers, was the only apostle not chosen by Jesus, but by the apostles. Let’s get to know him better. St. Matthew, the twelfth apostle is celebrated on 14 May. An atypical apostle, because he was the…

On Feb. 10, the Church commemorates St. Scholastica, sister of St. Benedict of Norcia, patroness of Benedictine nuns and protector of women who have given birth. Here is her story of sororal love and faith. Twin pairs have been known to be united by a…

Saint Blaise and the Milanese panettone. Let’s find out what the Armenian saint who protects against diseases of the throat and the famous Milanese dessert have in common We have already talked about St. Blaise of Sebaste, physician and patron saint of otolaryngologists and protector…

Thunderstruck on the road to Damascus, a saying that hides a story of deep faith and spiritual conversion. The protagonist? One of the most revered saints of all time When we say of someone who was thunderstruck on the road to Damascus, we mean that…

Contents1 History of Our Lady of Loreto2 Miracles of Our Lady of Loreto3 Why is Our Lady of Loreto black?4 Sanctuary of Loreto: the miraculous “flying” translation Since the Middle Ages, the Basilica of the Holy House has been the heart of devotion to Our Lady…

The lanterns of Saint Martin are a symbol of good luck and bring some of the warmth and light of summer in the cold winter. Let’s find out how this fascinating tradition was born. We have already spoken in many articles of how the feasts…

Contents1 Martyrdom and iconography2 The Black church3 Patron saint of lost causes4 Prayer to St. Jude October 28 celebrates the memory of St. Jude Thaddeus the Apostle, patron saint of hopeless cases. Here is how this belief originated Tradition has it that St. Jude Thaddeus…