Saint John Eudes
Apostle of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary Saint John Eudes, born in Normandy, France, in 1601, was a fervent priest and missionary whose life was marked by a profound devotion to the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. From an early age, he felt the call to the priesthood and joined the Congregation of […]
Saint Stephen of Hungary
Born around 975 AD as Vajk, the son of Grand Prince Géza, Stephen grew up in a pagan Hungarian society. His father’s efforts to align with the West led to Stephen’s baptism and education in Christianity. At a young age, he married Gisela of Bavaria, further solidifying his connection to Christian Europe. Stephen ascended to […]
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Medieval theologians, in general, regarded the Assumption with some reserve, since its first mentions are found in apocryphal writings. Today, after the dogmatic definition, we can speak of it much more clearly. At the time of the dogma’s definition in 1950, it was thought fitting to compose a new Mass to replace the existing one […]
Saint Maximilian Kolbe
Early Life and Calling: Born as Rajmund Kolbe in Poland in 1894, he entered the Franciscan Order at a young age, taking the name Maximilian. Deeply devoted to the Virgin Mary, he had a vision in which she offered him two crowns: one for martyrdom, the other for purity. He chose both. Maximilian’s zeal led […]
Saints Pontian and Hippolytus
Saint Pontian, who reigned as Pope from 230 to 235 AD, led the Church during a period of relative peace under Roman Emperor Severus Alexander. However, internal discord arose when Hippolytus, a prominent theologian and priest, opposed Pontian’s perceived leniency towards those who had lapsed during persecutions. This disagreement escalated into a schism, with Hippolytus […]
Saint Jane Frances de Chantal
Born into nobility in 1572, Jane Frances de Chantal’s life was marked by both profound joy and deep sorrow. At a young age, she married Baron de Chantal and experienced a happy marriage blessed with six children. However, tragedy struck when her husband died in a hunting accident, leaving her a widow at the age […]
Saint Clare of Assisi
Saint Clare of Assisi, born in 1193 to a noble family, experienced a profound spiritual transformation that led her to renounce her privileged life to follow in the footsteps of Saint Francis of Assisi. Inspired by his message of poverty and love for God, Clare embraced a life of simplicity and devotion, founding the Order […]
Saint Lawrence
St. Lawrence (martyr), one of the deacons of the Roman Church, was one of the victims of Valerian’s persecution in 258, as were Pope Sixtus II and many other Roman clergy. At the beginning of August 258, the emperor issued an edict ordering the immediate killing of all bishops, priests and deacons («episcopi et presbyteriet […]
Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
She was born in Wroclaw – today Wroclaw – capital of Silesia, a region of Germany that became part of Poland after World War II, on 12.10.1891. Her parents, Sigfred and Auguste, both merchants, were Jewish. Edith was the last of eleven children. Her father died in 1893 and her mother had to take over […]
Saint Dominic
Domingo de Guzmán (1170-1221) was the son of the venerable Félix de Guzmán and Blessed Juana de Aza. He was born in Caleruega, Burgos, around 1170. He studied humanities in Gumiel de Izán, and perhaps in La Vid or Silos, and then studied Arts and Theology in the General Study of Palencia, from 1185 to […]