by Deb McCoy | Jan 20, 2021 | Popes
Pope Leo VI ruled briefly during a time referred to as the saeculum obsurum. This time began in 904AD, with the coronation of Pope Sergius and continued until 964, with the death of Pope John XII. This was a time when the work of the popes was influenced by the...
by Deb McCoy | Jan 12, 2021 | Popes
Stories abound regarding John’s origins. Some say he was the son of Pope Sergius IV and his mistress, Marozia, daughter of Theophylact, the virtual ruler of Rome for many years. Others say he was the son of John, born in Tossignano, in Bologna. He seems to have been a...
by Deb McCoy | Dec 20, 2020 | Popes
As was all too common at the time, Pope Lando had another very short-lived papacy. His reign was from about September 913 to about March 914. The Liber claims he sat on the throne of Peter 4 months, 22 days. Gregory of Catino claims 6 months, 26 days and Flodoard of...
by Deb McCoy | Dec 17, 2020 | Opinions
by Elizabeth A Martina Zachariah shook the dirt from his sandals and his robes before he entered the gates of the temple. And, then, again, he shook them when he had crossed the large courtyard and mounted the steps to the temple itself. Reaching the Nicanor Gate, he...
by Deb McCoy | Dec 17, 2020 | Saints
ST. MARGARET MARY ALACOQUE Margaret Mary was the young lady and nun who was not believed. Born in Burgundy, not far from the Swiss border, in 1647, she was the only daughter of a pious couple. Since she only had brothers to play with, she preferred the quiet of prayer...
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