Catholic Saints are revered figures known for their holy lives and miracles. They embody faith and hope, inspiring believers to emulate their devotion and love for God.
On December 4, the day her father is said to have murdered her more than 1700 years ago, Saint Barbara’s Day is celebrated in many countries in the Americas and Europe. She is depicted wearing white clothes and a red cape, which in Catholicism represents fiery love and martyrdom.
Every June 24, Midsummer’s Eve envelops several countries in an aura of magic and spirituality. This special night, which coincides with the summer solstice, is a set of traditions ranging from bonfires and wishes to purification rituals. But there is also a deeper story, that of St. John the Baptist, whose legacy is intertwined with this celebration. His life and message, steeped in faith and devotion, are an integral part of this mystical night.
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A pioneer of ecology, St. Francis of Assisi was born Giovanni di Bernardone on October 4, 1181, in Umbria (Italy). He was named after his mother, John the Baptist.
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On the occasion of the liturgical feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola, which the Catholic Church celebrates on July 31, here are some facts about the life and work of the founder of the Society of Jesus, called Jesuits and the creator of the Spiritual Exercises.
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Martha was the sister of Mary and Lazarus and they lived in Bethany, a small town about four kilometers from Jerusalem, near the Mount of Olives. Jesus lived in Galilee but when he visited Jerusalem he used to stay at the house of these three disciples in Bethany…
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Discover the true greatness of Teresa de Jesus or Avila through the testimonies of those who knew her, treated her, loved her and even obeyed her. Learn how this exceptional woman left an indelible mark on those who were fortunate enough to cross her path.
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Medical martyr of 29 years of age / 275-+305 / Feast: July 27. Pantaleon means in Greek “he who has compassion on all”. Physician born in Nicomedia (present-day Turkey). He was beheaded for professing his Catholic faith during the persecution of the Roman Emperor Diocletian on July 27, 305.
