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The Pro-Life Message of John the Baptizer, the Prenatal Prophet

The priest Zechariah's prophecy at the birth of John the Baptist is mystical . Our Lord said that he had no equal. But, in another way, ... continue reading
Giuseppe Toniolo: A Possible Saint of Catholic Social Doctrine? Watch

Blessed Giuseppe Toniolo has the unusual accolade of being the first economist in the history of the Church to have received the honor of ... continue reading
Feast of St Joseph the Worker: Affirming the Dignity of All Work Watch

On the Feast of Joseph the Worker, let us seek the intercession of the Patron of the Universal Church and follow his example, recognizing ... continue reading
In an Age of Self Centeredness, Irena Sandler Challenges us to Care for the Other Watch

The idea of caring for and about someone other than the person we see in the mirror seems to be rapidly disappearing from our culture. And ... continue reading
Solemnity of St. Joseph: Model of Commitment in Faith and Hope Watch

Given the dangers the Holy Family faced, the murderous intent of Herod, the precarious flight into Egypt and the subsequent departure to ... continue reading
Congregation for the Clergy on St. Joseph, the Patron of a Happy Death

There is another aspect of devotion to St Joseph that is often overlooked nowadays. He is the patron of a happy death. ... continue reading
Perpetua and Felicity: Empowered by The Holy Spirit for Martyrdom Watch

Fortitude enables one "to conquer fear, even fear of death, and to face trials and persecutions. It disposes one even to renounce and ... continue reading
Pope Benedict XVI at the Helm: The Prophetic Vision of St Don Bosco Watch

The heroic leadership of this Pope may well represent one more fulfillment of the prophetic vision of the Saint whose Feast we ... continue reading
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton: Uncompromising Widow, Mother and Catholic Watch

"If I am right Thy grace impart still in the right to stay. If I am wrong Oh, teach my heart to find the better way" -- the prayer of ... continue reading
The North American Martyrs: Our Founding Fathers in Faith Watch

They set out into lands where a violent, gruesome death was constantly before them. We set out into an increasingly ... continue reading
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