SAINTS
by Deb McCoy | Mar 18, 2021 | Saints
For all the Irish, Irish-Americans, and those who are just proud of their religion, this story of a great evangelist is for you! We all know that Patrick came to Ireland and kicked out the snakes, but do you know the rest of the story, the part that is most important?...
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 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 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...
by Deb McCoy | Feb 4, 2021 | Saints
Here is a saint for our current, violent times. February 4 is the traditional feast day of St. Andrew Corsini, bishop (+1373). He is to be invoked against riots and civil disorder. Read on to see why. One of 12 children of a well-to-do family in Florence, Andrew was...
by Deb McCoy | Jan 26, 2021 | Saints
JANUARY 26 is the traditional memorial of ST. POLYCARP, BISHOP OF SMYRNA (+156). Polycarp was a bishop in the city of Smyrna, an important trading city, across the Aegean Sea from Athens. But, before that, he was a follower of John. Since he was at least 86 years old...
