Mary’s earthly motherhood of Christ confirms the hypostatic union of Jesus as God and man
Where the Blessed Virgin Mary is denied her rights, sooner or later Jesus is denied His; they stand or fall together.
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Articles tagged The Liturgical Year
St. Francis Borgia rejected worldly nobility to embrace a life dedicated to Christ
St. Francis Borgia's life shows to us the fleeting nature of earthly pleasures and the importance of humility in living as true Christians.
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St. Dionysius was converted to Christ from paganism at the preaching of St. Paul in Athens
It is related of St. Dionysius that, on the day Christ our Lord was crucified, he, though still a pagan, on perceiving the unnatural eclipse of the sun, cried out: 'Either the God of nature is suffering, or the world is coming to an end.'
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St. Bridget of Sweden’s holy life brought renewal to the Church in a time of great trial
St. Bridget experienced divine revelations and visions, especially regarding Christ's suffering and the state of the Church during her life.
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Our Lady gained victory for the Church at Lepanto through the pious recitation of her Rosary
The Rosary is an easy and ready summary of the liturgy, containing the essentials of that life of prayer, faith, and Christian virtue which the public celebration of the Divine Office formerly kept up among the nations.
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St. Bruno’s love of silence and solitude led him to found the Carthusian Order
St. Bruno epitomized a life of solitude and sanctity, inspiring generations to follow in his footsteps.
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St. Placid’s devotion to the Rule of St. Benedict helped spread Christian monasticism
St. Placid surpassed everyone in prudence, gravity, kindness, and unruffled tranquility of mind. His holy example and the wonders he wrought caused the Christian faith to spread rapidly.
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St. Francis’ embrace of poverty and humility has inspired Christian revival throughout the ages
As St. Francis passed along, the flocks would welcome him; the fishes would follow his boat in the water; the birds would gather round him and joyfully obey him. And why? Francis drew all things to himself because all things drew him to God.
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St. Thérèse of Lisieux has brought many souls to God through her ‘little way’ to sanctity
Pope Benedict XV described the 'little way' of St. Thérèse as 'the secret of sanctity.'
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St. Remigius became the Apostle of the Franks by his fervent teaching of the Christian faith
St. Remigius baptized King Clovis in 496 AD, marking the Frankish kingdom’s conversion to Christianity and establishing a lasting legacy that saw France emerge as a defender of the Catholic Church in Europe.
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