Saints Who Were Great Evangelizers Sts. Peter and Paul –Peter and Paul laid the foundations of the early Church and are among the most venerated saints. Peter was the first to… Continue reading Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles
The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church June 30, 2023 Weekday The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church Gn 17:1, 9-10, 15-22/Mt 8:1-4 (375). *Young Christian Martyr – Delaroche… Continue reading The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church
Weekday Saint Junípero Serra, Priest; BVM Gn 18:1-15/Mt 8:5-17 (376). https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/saints/junpero-serra-408 CATHOLICISM SAINTS ST. JUNÍPERO SERRA *Saint Junípero Serra, O.F.M. Founder of the Spanish missions in California As a young… Continue reading Saint Junípero
This is an image of the chief steward tasting the fine wine that Our Lord miraculously made from water at the Marriage of Cana. This artwork is by P. Veronese. Jn 2:1-11… Continue reading *Sacred Scripture* Chief Steward at the Marriage of Cana – Veronese
Lives of the Saints by Alban Butler, Benziger Bros. edition —ST. THOMAS, Apostle. THOMAS was one of the fishermen on the Lake of A Galilee whom Our Lord called to… Continue reading Saint Thomas, Apostle
Samson, with the strength of God in him, defeats the Philistine army, armed with only a donkey's jawbone. Artwork by Giordano. Jgs 15:1-20 Samson Defeats the Philistines. 1After some time, in the season… Continue reading *Sacred Scripture* Samson Destroying the Philistines – Giordano
Lives of the Saints by Alban Butler, Benziger Bros. edition July 8.—ST. ELIZABETH OF PORTUGAL. ELIZABETH was born in 1271. She was daughter of Pedro III. of Arragon, being named… Continue reading Saint Anthony Zaccaria & Saint Elizabeth of Portugal
Saint Maria Goretti, Virgin and Martyr Gn 22:1b-19/Mt 9:1-8 (380). https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/saints/maria-goretti-685 CATHOLICISM SAINTS ST. MARIA GORETTI *Maria Teresa Goretti (Italian: ; October 16, 1890 – July 6, 1902) is an Italian virgin–martyr of the Catholic… Continue reading Saint Maria Goretti
Delilah prepares to cut the hair of Samson, which is the man's source of superhuman strength from God, in order to deliver him into the hands of the Philistines. Artwork by… Continue reading *Sacred Scripture* Samson and Delilah
Delilah holds the shorn locks of Samson, and with them, his strength, after she has seduced the man. Artwork by Rembrandt. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samson The Bible Story According to the Old Testament of the… Continue reading *Sacred Scripture* Samson and Delilah – Rembrandt
Samson, with the strength of God in him, tears a lion to pieces with his bare hands. Artwork by Giordano. Jgs 14:3-6 3a His father and mother said to him, “Is there no woman among… Continue reading *Sacred Scripture* Samson and the Lion – Giordano
Flowers have always been associated with the Blessed Virgin Mary. All who enjoy flowers and especially flower bouquets enjoy a special relationship with her. "What came about in bodily form… Continue reading “I am the handmaiden of the Lord; let it be to me according to your Word.” It is in these words that we discover the vocation of every Christian.
Good Friday
Holy Saturday
A day of waiting and quiet reflection between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, symbolizing the time Jesus was in the tomb before his resurrection. It is a day of sorrow and a turning point from grief to hope and renewal, marking the period before the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection. While Good Friday focuses on Jesus’ crucifixion and sacrifice, Holy Saturday is a time to contemplate the hope and promise of eternal life through the resurrection.
