by Deb McCoy | Mar 8, 2021 | Saints
ST. BRENDAN One of the most popular Irish saints is St. Brendan. He was born near Tralee, County Kerry between 484 and 486. As was common at the time, once he was weaned, he was sent out to be fostered by the local chieftain before returning to his family at age...
by Deb McCoy | Mar 4, 2021 | Popes
Born around 905, Agapetus was one of the longest reigning popes, ruling nine and one-half years. Son of a Roman father and a Greek mother, he lived his life mostly in Rome. By the time he was forty, he had become cardinal deacon. At some point, he attracted the...
by Deb McCoy | Mar 2, 2021 | Saints
Saint Brigid of Kildare In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, we are dedicating the month to looking at Irish saints. Aside from Patrick, few know the others. Here is your chance to learn. St. Brigid knew St. Patrick. As a matter of fact, her mother was converted from...
by Deb McCoy | Feb 21, 2021 | Popes
Marinus was born around 900 AD, in the city where he spent his life, Rome. He became the cardinal priest of San Ciriaco alle Terme probably in his late 30s. Shortly after the death of Pope Stephen VIII, Marinus was elevated to the papacy on 30 October, 942. He was...
by Deb McCoy | Feb 18, 2021 | Saints
How many of you realize the doctrine of the Catholic Church regarding the two natures of Jesus Christ? Both divine and human? Today’s saint literally fought to death to support that dogma. FEBRUARY 18 is the traditional memorial of ST. FLAVIAN, PATRIARCH OF...
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