The Catholic Church celebrates the feast of Saint Isidore of Seville in April. Many people know that he’s the patron saint of the internet, but many scratch their heads. Patron of the internet? How on earth is a saintly archbishop from the Middle Ages patron of...
March 19 is the feast of Saint Joseph. Many Catholics ask for his prayers as the patron of fathers and workers, but did you know that the foster father of Christ is known by another, way more metal title? One you can invoke in times of intense spiritual trouble? Why...
Soon, March 17 will be upon us. That day, many will celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day, or to be more specific, the optional memorial of Saint Patrick, Bishop and Confessor. Most people get this day wrong. They use it as an excuse to engage in less than virtuous...
‘Doctor of the Church’ is as title given by the Catholic Church to a very few saints. Thirty-six saints are considered doctors, their lives and writings being of particular importance to Catholic Church theology and doctrine. Read more:Â Who Were the First...
Brigid of Ireland (also known as Brigid of Kildare), was one of those saints who was known in her lifetime for her great holiness. Possessing all seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, she actively dedicated her life to providing many of the ten corporal acts of mercy to...