St. Mary Major is one of the four Roman basilicas known as patriarchal churches in memory of the first centers of the Church. St. John Lateran represents Rome, the See of Peter; St. Paul Outside the Walls, the See of Alexandria, allegedly the see presided over by Mark; St. Peter’s, the See of Constantinople; and St….
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Saints for August
St. Rose of Lima was a lay woman who was a Dominican Tertiary in the 17th century in Lima, Peru. She was the first canonized saint of the New World. She spent years supporting her family with sewing and gardening. She served the poor and needy, which was the beginning of social service in Peru….
To Love is to Give – August
1. You lament the fact that you love God inadequately and rightly so, for who among mortals can love Him with the love of which He is worthy? But He is a gracious Lord, a good Father, and has regard for our helplessness. He pays more attention to the heart than to sacrifice and even…
Our Lady of the Angels of the Portiuncula
The Feast of Our Lady of the Angels of the Portiuncula August 2nd, is a special day for all Franciscans, as we celebrate The Feast of Our Lady of the Angels of the Portiuncula. When St. Francis was discerning his vocation, he heard the Lord tell him, “Go and build my church”. Francis taking what…
“Disarmed and Disarming: Peace Is a Gift,”
Vatican City — July 22, 2026 Pope Leo’s book calling for nuclear disarmament The pope made the remarks in a foreword published July 21 for a forthcoming book, “Disarmed and Disarming: Peace Is a Gift,” which the Vatican Publishing House says will soon be released in English. Pope Leo XIV said the conscience of just one person…
Vatican unveils agenda for global family summit marking ‘Amoris Laetitia’ anniversary
Global Family Summit Families today: reality, beauty and challenges The first topic discussed will be “Families today: reality, beauty and challenges” — aimed at “discerning the signs of the times through the experience of families and the Church’s pastoral commitment today.” This part aims at “attentive listening to the concrete lives of families and to…