Monthly Archives: April 2026

In a religious education class, a catechist asked his students to write a short essay on the following topic: ‘Which relic of which saint would you like to have to make your wish come true, and why?’ The catechist laughed … Continue reading →

Jesus’ invitation! Today, as we celebrate the Feast of St Catherine of Siena, the patron saint of Europe, let us remember Jesus’ invitation to us all: ‘Come to me, all of you, and learn from me.’ This invitation also comes … Continue reading →

In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus’ words are neither soft nor vague. He says clearly: ‘I am the gate… I have come so that they may have life.’ He also reveals the cruel truth that we would rather not hear: that … Continue reading →

CURRICULUM VITAE He was born in Montfort, a village in Brittany. He became a priest in Paris. He taught people about the path to holiness and to Jesus through Mary. Pope Clement XI appointed him as the Apostolic Missionary of … Continue reading →

CURRICULUM VITAE He came from the Dutch city of Nijmegen. He studied at the University of Cologne and, on May 15, 1543, entered the Jesuit order in Mainz. In 1546, he became a priest. He participated in the Council of … Continue reading →

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  Saint Mark was a close collaborator of Saint Peter in Rome. In fact, he helped Peter so much that, in one of his letters, the Apostle refers to Mark as his son (cf. 1 Pet 5:13). Mark accompanied Peter … Continue reading →

April 24 reminder Position: religious priest and martyr OFMCap Death: 1622 Patron: lawyers, assistants, in judicial matters and in spreading the faith Attributes: Capuchin, club or mace and sword CURRICULUM VITAE He came from Sigmaringen in Swabia, which is now … Continue reading →