The names ofSaints belonging to the Catholic community are given a particular dayupon which their contributions to the Church, faith and, often, martyrdom are celebrated. Making up theCalendar of Saints, this type ofReligious Calendaris alsocommonly called the Feast Days Calendar. October Saints Da...
Jim Smithfield sure could cane! In a small place like Walbersburgh the man’s no-nonsense reputation before retirement from the local catholic school was already known to Stewart. Now he knew for sure that the man could cane like nobody’s business! Stewart sat down on his single bed, st...
“He is outside of everything, and alien everywhere. He is an aesthetic solitary. His beautiful, light imagination is the wing that on the autumn evening just brushes the dusky window.” - Henry James "I have come to a still, but not a deep center, A point outside the glittering curr...
It is a work of self-reflection; it lies most with the heart. It is hard to look inward. External acts of religion are easy; to lift up the eye to Heaven, to bow the knee, to read a prayer—this requires no more labor than for a Catholic to count over his beads; but to examin...
The Russian Orthodox Church still celebrates the Liturgical Feast of the transfer of the relics of St. Nicholas from Myra to Bari. Luisa Piccarreta’s father bore the name Vito Nicola in honor of Apulia’s Patron, the special Patron of Catholic Christian unity. Following the Great Schism ...
catholic society, which reflected the contributions of noted catholic intellectuals in the United States, Europe, and around the world. The catholic philosopher Dietrich von Hildebrand was one of the guiding lights in those early days. His published writings continue to inspire us; fortunately, there...
The Pagan Book of Days for Wednesday, October 31st The feast of Samhain marks the onset of a darker, more introspective time of year, when access to the otherworld is easier than usual. The festival is also known as Halloween, when witches ride abroad: ...
Every October 4th, Assisi celebrates the Feast of St. Francis. Saint Francis of Assisi was a well-known Catholic saint whose journey to God is celebrated every year in his home town in Italy. The people of the town honor him bylightingoil lamps for two days and holding religious services,...
When we made our recent move, we also moved out of our long-time parish boundaries. We knew we had two choices in our new home: the big, established Catholic church with a school or a small country one with one of our former priests who we liked. We told ourselves we would try both...
What Does the Catholic Church Teach About Christmas and the Holy Days?Do you know what the Catholic Church says were the original Christian holy days? Was Christmas among them? Is There “An Annual Worship Calendar” In the Bible?This paper provides a biblical and historical critique of several...