Category Archives: Patron Saints
Saint Matthew of Beauvais- March 27th
On this Tuesday of Holy Week, when we are to be preparing ourselves for the Holy Triduum with prayer and fasting, the calendar of the Holy Catholic Church remembers Saint Matthew of Beauvais, as a martyr for the Faith. … Continue reading
The Sorrowful Heart of the Blessed Mother – As Witnessed in the Town of Castelpetroso, Italy
In some areas of the world, the Catholic Faithful pay homage to Our Lady of Sorrows of Castelpetroso every year on March 22nd. It is the story about two women who were tending their sheep when they saw a vision … Continue reading
Feast of Saint Joseph – March 19th
Prayer to St. Joseph for Assistance O glorious St. Joseph, you were chosen by God to be the foster father of Jesus, the most pure spouse of Mary ever Virgin, and the head of the holy family. You have been … Continue reading
Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows
Devotion to St. Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows, Patron of Youth The faithful, who devoutly recite Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory be, adding the invocation, “Saint Gabriel, pray for me,” before a representation of St. Gabriel of the … Continue reading
Praying to End Human Trafficking – Saint Josephine Bakhita
The scourge of human trafficking is a real threat to women and children all over the world, particularly in countries where women are still treated as subclass humans. It used to be a problem that was far away, a problem … Continue reading
Feast of Saint Blaise
As we begin this shortest month of the year, we have already started off with several feast days as well as the secular holiday of ground hog’s day, a day in which many hold their breath to see if some … Continue reading
What Makes a Good Christian – Saint John Bosco – January 31st
In this day and age where many are falling away from the Faith at an alarming pace… particularly our young people, it would be a wise idea for us to read up on this holy saint, Saint John Bosco. … Continue reading
How God’s Truth Led to the Conversion of St. Paul
Unfortunately, we all seem to know someone who doesn’t like the Catholic Church. Either a little…or a lot. Some will even go as far as to say that they hate it. And honestly, they really might. So many … Continue reading
Following the Straight and Arrow – Saint Sebastian – January 20th
There have been some pretty tough times in the history of the Catholic Church, perhaps none so much as the the period known as the Great Persecution, which happened under the Roman Emperor Diocletian. Wanting to renew the worship of … Continue reading
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