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Q&A – What are hermits in the Catholic Church?
WEBOct 27, 2023 · Hermits were also sometimes called anchorites, meaning to withdraw. In the early centuries, some Christians, inspired by Old Testament figures like the prophet Elijah and later St John the Baptist, desired to live a life apart from the community, and so they withdrew to the desert or countryside where they could live a …
A life of devotion and ultimate sacrifice – St Maximillian Kolbe
WEBAug 14, 2024 · Born in 1894 in Polish territory, St Maximillian Kolbe’s life was strongly influenced by a vision of the Virgin Mary when he was just 12 years old. He said that the Mother of God had presented him two crowns, one of white purity and one of red martyrdom. Offered either crown, St Maximillian Kolbe told Mary he would accept both.
What does a godparent do? - The Catholic Leader
WEBApr 5, 2024 · The Catholic Church teaches that godparents must be at least 16 years old and have received the Sacrament of Confirmation and received First Holy Communion and lead a life of faith in keeping with the function to be taken on. A child must have at least one godparent, but usually has two – a male godfather and a female godmother.
Who was St Anthony of Padua? - The Catholic Leader
WEBJun 13, 2024 · But St Anthony is much more than an ancient “find my iPhone”. As a Doctor of the Church and a popular figure of holiness, St Anthony is one of the most influential saints of all time. Born in Portugal as Ferdinand Martins de Bulhões, St Anthony would go on to become a priest. His new name came from the chapel the local Franciscan hermitage ...
St John's legacy lies not only in his writings, but in his dedication ...
WEBDec 27, 2023 · ST John, the son of Zebedee and brother of St James the Great, was called to be an Apostle by our Lord in the first year of His public ministry. He became the “beloved disciple” and the only one of the Twelve who did not forsake the Saviour in the hour of His Passion. He […]
The Eucharistic miracle of Lanciano - The Catholic Leader
WEBNov 10, 2013 · The first great Eucharistic miracle was that of Lanciano, the ancient Italian city of Anxanum. It took place in 750 AD in the church of St Legontian when a Basilian monk doubted the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. After he had consecrated the Body and Blood of Our Lord, the host was suddenly changed into physical flesh and the ...
New evidence points to the authenticity of Shroud of Turin
WEBAug 29, 2024 · A A. New evidence: Pope Francis with the Shroud of Turin in 2015. THE Shroud of Turin is again back in conversation as studies suggest it is nearly 2000 years old, as believed by Christian tradition. The Shroud is a linen cloth that bears a faint image of a face on either side, and it has long been venerated as the burial cloth of Jesus.
The fascinating history of the feast of Mary’s Assumption
WEBAug 15, 2023 · Assumption of Mary, Rubens, circa 1626. Today (August 15) Catholics around the world mark the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, commemorating the end of her earthly life and assumption into Heaven. But while the feast day is a relatively new one, the history of the holiday – and the mystery behind it – has its roots in the earliest centuries ...
Passionate American priest Fr Mike Schmitz is no stranger to …
WEBAug 21, 2024 · FOR the last few years, American priest Fr Mike Schmitz has made an international name for himself. Fr Schmitz’s podcasts and homilies have proven to be a hit with online audiences, having now amassed hundreds of thousands of social media followers and nearly 1 million YouTube subscribers with Ascension Presents.