by Deb McCoy | Jan 3, 2023 | Opinions
Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus Today, January 3 is the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus. As far back as the first entries in the Gospel of St; Matthew, we see that the name had significance. Gabriel said to Mary, “You shall name him Jesus”, a command, more than a...
by Deb McCoy | Dec 27, 2022 | Popes
Goffredo (Godfrey) de Castiglione was Pope Celestine IV for only sixteen days. How did the cardinals elect such a fragile old man? Little is known of the man who would be Pope Celestine IV. He was born in Milan some time between 1180 and 1187. He likely entered the...
by Deb McCoy | Dec 14, 2022 | Popes
Pope Gregory IX, born Ugolino of Anagni, was a man of deep moral integrity and dedication. This dedication allowed him to follow Innocent III’s policy of papal supremacy. Unfortunately, his quickness to anger and his impatience with opposition caused tension...
by Deb McCoy | Dec 2, 2022 | Popes
Medieval knight Pope Honorius III was the Pope of the Fifth Crusade. Manu call him the lesser of the three popes in succession, Innocent III, Honorius and Gregory IX. But, maybe not. Honorius III, named Cencio, son of Aimerico, was born in Italy probably between 1150...
by Deb McCoy | Nov 26, 2022 | Popes
Papal Wear In the years of superheroes like Robin Hood, King Richard-the-Lion-Heart and villains like King John of England, we Catholics have a hero of our own, Pope Innocent III. Born in either 1160 or 1161, Innocent was born Lotario dei Conti di Segni, son of Count...
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