St. Joan of Arc, also known as Jeanne d’Arc, was a remarkable figure whose life and death have captivated hearts and minds for centuries. Born in 1412 in Domrémy, France, Joan experienced divine visions and heard the voices of saints,… Continue Reading →
Roger Bacon, a 13th-century Franciscan friar, philosopher, and scholar, stands out as one of the most remarkable figures in the history of medieval science. Often regarded as a precursor to the Scientific Revolution, Bacon made significant contributions to various fields,… Continue Reading →
In 1870, Pope Pius IX declared Joseph patron of the Universal Church and instituted another feast, a solemnity with an octave, to be held in his honor on Wednesday in the second week after Easter. In Divini Redemptoris, he wrote, “We place the vast campaign… Continue Reading →
Feast Day December 29. Saint Thomas Becket, also known as Saint Thomas of Canterbury was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until he was martyred in 1170. Becket engaged in conflict with Henry II, King of England, over the rights and privileges… Continue Reading →
In his latest encyclical, “Fratelli Tutti,” Pope Francis has contradicted centuries of Catholic teaching by trying to reconcile socialism with the Catholic faith. Pope Francis is basically saying that the modern world has problems: 170. I would once more observe… Continue Reading →
Letter of Pope Gelasius to Emperor Anastasius on the superiority of the spiritual over temporal power: The pope’s view of the natural superiority of the spiriitual over the temporal power finds a clear expression the following remarkable letter of Gelasius… Continue Reading →
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