Category Archives: Nezaradené

 Adoration is like photosynthesis. Just as a green plant extends its leaves towards the sun to draw strength for life, growth, and fertility, so too does a person in adoration extend their soul towards God to be alive with faith, … Continue reading →

Feast: 24 October * 23 December 1807 Sallent near Barcelona, Spain † d. October 24, 1870, FontForge Monastery near Narbonne, France Name meaning: standing in front; firstborn; fighting in the lead against enemies (lat.) St. Anton Maria Claret St. Anton Maria … Continue reading →

23rd OctoberFeast day: 23rd October (non-obligatory)Position: priest (OFM)Death: 1456Patron: Vienna, Brno; lawyers, military chaplainsAttributes: Franciscan, book, cross, banner with the name Jesus or the monogram IHSLIFE He came from Capestrano, studied law, and began his career serving the Neapolitan king. He … Continue reading →

Television programs about home improvement are very popular today, perhaps because everyone likes to see a master craftsman transform an old house. Not only does he restore it to its former glory, but he often makes it even more beautiful … Continue reading →

The merging of church and politics is a dangerous thing. Religion is religion, and politics is politics. Just think back to the Spanish Inquisition. Few people today remember that it arose because the king was short on funds.  Another example … Continue reading →

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 →