On May 25, 1671, at the age of 23, Margaret entered the Order of the Visitation convent at Paray-le-Monial. She pronounced her final vows on November 6, 1672 and took the name Mary. During her retreat before her profession, she … Continue reading →

America’s newest saint is the man who evangelized California and is associated with the beginnings of Los Angeles. Indeed, Padre  Serra’s canonization has been a beautiful day in the life of our nation. It has been a day to remember … Continue reading →

St. Ignatius was born in the family castle in Guipúzcoa, Spain, the youngest of 13 children, and was called IÅ„igo.  When he was old enough, he became a page, and then a soldier of Spain to fight against the French. … Continue reading →

Martha, Mary, and Lazarus were numbered among Jesus’ closest friends. Martha and her family lived in Bethany, a small town outside Jerusalem, and Jesus and the Apostles often visited their home. One legend states that Lazarus was very wealthy and … Continue reading →

St. James, known as the Greater, in order to distinguish him from the other Apostle St. James, our Lord’s cousin, was St. John’s brother. With Peter and John he was one of the witnesses of the Transfiguration, as later he … Continue reading →

Doctor of the Church, Cardinal-Bishop of Albano, Minister General of the Friars Minor, born at Bagnorea in the vicinity of Viterbo in 1221; died at Lyons, 16 July, 1274. Feast Day – July 15th Nothing is known of Bonaventure’s parents … Continue reading →

Newly canonized Saint Kateri Tekakwitha obviously has a special meaning for Native Americans, but she’s already being held up as a powerful inspiration for other faithful Christians in many other ways. One is reminded of St. Paul, who wrote in … Continue reading →