Today we commemorate St. Macarius, who was a monk in Eygpt in the 4th century. St. Macarius aided St. Helena in identifying the True Cross. He became the bishop of Jerusalem in 314 and was was known for his defense against the heresy of Arianism (denial of the divinity of Christ). He was also one of...

In his Sunday Angelus, Pope Benedict underlined the importance of Prayer, fasting and forgiveness in our spiritual life. The Holy Father also made reference to the Spiritual Exercises he completed on Saturday in the Vatican, saying that this week of silence and prayer follows the example of Jesus wh...

Today is the optional memorial of St. Frances of Rome. St. Frances of Rome is one of the great mystics of the 15th century. She was born in Rome to a noble family in 1384 and died in Rome on March 9, 1440. She desired to enter the convent, but in obedience to her parents was instead married at age t...

Many years ago, I went through inner healing with a spiritual director to rid myself of a block in my spiritual life – unforgiveness. I wanted to grow spiritually, but was unable to due to this obstacle. I wanted to experience the fullness of God’s peace, which He gives so freely to those who op...

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By Jill Stanek It occurred to me the White House might be forced to nominate radically pro-abort Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius as Department of Health and Human Services secretary after news leaked last week it was pausing due to her loathsome reputation among pro-lifers. Fear of pro-abortion recrim...

St. Casimir is the patron saint of Poland and Lithuania. He was born on October 3, 1458, the third of thirteen children of King Casimir IV and Elizabeth of Austria, daughter of Albert II of Habsburg. The young prince was trained in spirituality and displayed holiness at an early age. In contrast to ...

“The patient and humble endurance of the cross – whatever nature it may be – is the highest work we have to do.� "If we wish to serve God and love our neighbor well,we must manifest our joy in the service we render to Him and them." "Often in my desire to work for others I find my hands tied...

Virgin and Foundress 1858 - 1955 Katharine, the second daughter of Francis Anthony and Hannah Langstroth, was born on November 26, 1858 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Katharine’s mother, Hannah, passed away about one month after her birth. A few years later, Katharine’s father, a wealthy an...