In May e celebrate Pope St. John Paul II’s 100th birthday. Even 15 years after his death, he continues to impact Catholics throughout the world. But even with his notoriety, there are some facts you may not know about this saintly pope. 1.When his mother,...
May 1st is the feast of St. Joseph the worker. While not the primary celebration of St. Joseph (see below), this feast allows us to celebrate St. Joseph in a way that we can all relate to him —as workers! We each work—at home, in the world, at school—so we can each...
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity was a Carmelite nun who lived at the turn of the 20th century a rather hidden life. In fact, her life looked completely unremarkable to her Carmelite sisters! But her interior life was brimming and bubbling since the time she was a child....
Just recently, the Diocese of Rapid City concluded its investigation on the life of Servant of God Nicholas Black Elk (December 1, 1863 – August 19, 1950). Their report has been sent to Rome for review for the possible beatification of Black Elk. Today, Black Elk is...
Whether you’re already a fan of St. Benedict, or just jumping on the bandwagon to celebrate his feast day (July 11th), here are eight facts that you might not have known. Take these to your next party and dazzle all your friends. St. Benedict is a twin!...
