Category Archives: Nezaradené

Feast: 21 October * England (?) † d around 304 (?) or around 451 (?) Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Hans Holbein Jr: Ursula, 1523, Karlsruhe State Art Hall According to a legend that originated around the 10th century, Ursula was the … Continue reading →

  Africa, a continent rich in culture and tradition, became home to many missionaries who brought the message of Christianity to the most remote corners. Their work often meant not only spiritual renewal for local communities, but also social and … Continue reading →

So pray to the Lord of the harvest to send workers to his harvest › Lk 10, 2.  The Lord calls us to live the mission of the apostle: to live in the kingdom of God by praying and spreading … Continue reading →

He was a disciple of John and called by this apostle to be bishop of Antioch. In old age, he was transported from there to Rome to be thrown to the beasts. Along the way, Ignatius wrote seven letters to … Continue reading →

Saint Margaret Maria Alacoque was born on the 22nd of July 1647 in the village of Lauthecour in Burgundy. Her family was middle-class, religious, and considered trustworthy and honorable. Her father, Claude Alacoque, had made it to the Royal Notary. … Continue reading →

Saint Teresa of Ávila (real name Teresa de Cepeda y Ahumada) was born on 28 March 1515 in Ávila, Spain, and died on 4 October 1582 in Alba de Tormes. Coming from a Jewish family, she became the most essential … Continue reading →

Anyone interested in ancient Christian monuments cannot visit Rome without seeing the famous Catacombs of Calixtus. This extensive underground burial ground is named after Pope Saint Calixtus I, whose feast day is on 14 October. Saint Calixtus I came from … Continue reading →

You may still remember, because the media presented it repeatedly. On January 20, 2025, the inauguration ceremony of the U.S. president was held. Mariann Budde, Bishop of Washington, gave the speech at this ceremony. She sat in the front row … Continue reading →

The Pope arrives for an audience during the Jubilee of Missionaries and Migrants.On Thursday, the Vatican published the first apostolic exhortation of Pope Leo XIV, on which Pope Francis began working, focusing on service to the poor.  In a document … Continue reading →

We live in troubled times. There are many wars in the world. Pope Francis said that we are already in a fragmented third world war. Pope Leo XIV also consistently calls for weapons to fall silent and for warring parties … Continue reading →