The Story of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Early in the fourth century, Saint Helena, mother of the Roman Emperor Constantine, went to Jerusalem in search of the holy places of Christ’s life. She razed the second-century Temple of Aphrodite, which tradition held was built over the Savior’s tomb, and her son built the…
Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Story of the Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary This feast is a counterpart to the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus; both have the possibility of uniting people easily divided on other matters. The feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary began in Spain in 1513 and in 1671…
The 157th Anniversary of Approval of the Felician Congregation
The 157th Anniversary of Approval of the Felician Congregation As we celebrate the Nativity of Our Lady let us pray for all expectant mothers and the infants they carry, as well as for those women who are unable to bear children. As Joachim and Ann rejoiced in the birth of their daughter Mary, may parents…