Category Archives: Nezaradené

 St. Gertrude, called the Great, once saw St. John the Apostle in a vision. She asked him why he had not revealed in his Gospel the mystery of the Heart of the Lord Jesus, since it rested on his chest. … Continue reading →

Position: apostle Death: around AD 61 Patron: weavers, coopers, of Milan and Florence; protector against disputes, falling stones, hail, and sadness Attributes: stoning, olive branch, sometimes a book BIOGRAPHY He arrived in Jerusalem to study the Old Testament. There, he … Continue reading →

In ancient times, under the old regime, the only real law was the king’s will. He possessed all the power, and therefore it was said: if the king wants it, the law wants it. The current uncrowned “kings”—the powerful, the … Continue reading →

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St. Ephrem the Syrian Ephrem the Syrian, deacon and doctor of the Church June 9, non-binding commemoration Position: deacon and doctor of the church Death: 378 Attributes: deacon, book, pillar CURRICULUM VITAE He came from Nisibis in Mesopotamia, where he … Continue reading →

The Beatitudes are the navigators of Christian life … Following and living the Beatitudes, which, like a “navigator,” show the right path in life. Christians have a clear signpost on the path of faith, so they do not get lost. … Continue reading →

Position: founder of the order, Archbishop OPraem Death: 1134 Patron: Bohemia; Premonstratensians; invoked as an aid for a good birth Attributes: bishop, devil, chalice or monstrance, spider, premonstrate CURRICULUM VITAE He came from the Middle Rhine. Awakened from a frivolous … Continue reading →

God sees even what people do—for the youth … It is very easy to judge people, to recognize someone as bad, as unworthy. It is very easy to look down on someone because we consider ourselves better, holier, or more religious. In fact, attitudes are also criticized by Jesus … Continue reading →

  Let’s call her Kveta. She felt very distressed at work. The feeling of loneliness stemmed from being the only believer at work. She often had to defend her faith and justify her positions, which differed from the opinions of … Continue reading →

Eucharist—the Body of God, Holy Mass are things that are fundamentally, perfectly known to everyone and present daily in the life of the Church; they are the foundation of our faith. These are the truths that we live as Christians. … Continue reading →