St Joseph of Cupertino: The Saint Who Took to the Air
At exam time, students may call on the help of St Joseph of Cupertino, a holy man who was treated poorly for most of his life but...
Saints
St Hildegard of Bingen
Today is the Feast of St Hildegard of Bingen, a Benedictine abbess, writer, composer, philosopher and intellectual. Pray for us🙏
St Robert Bellarmine
Today is also the Feast of St Robert Bellarmine, Italian Jesuit, Cardinal and Doctor of the Church🙏
Saints Cornelius and Cyprian
Today the Church honours Saints Cornelius, pope and Cyprian, bishop, both martyred for Christ and his Church🙏
St John Chrysostom
Today is the Feast of St John Chrysostom, early Church Father. Chrysostom means golden-mouthed – a nickname given to him on account of his famous preaching🙏
Prophet Zechariah
Today the Church honours the Old Testament prophet Zechariah, whose name means “Yahweh has remembered”, one of the 12 minor prophets in the Old Testament. His book...
St Gregory the Great
St Gregory the Great became pope in 590 and is a Doctor of the Church. Gregorian chant is named after him and he is patron of musicians,...
Why do Saints Peter and Paul share a feast?
Question: Why do St Peter and St Paul share a solemnity, June 29, instead of having their own feast days? Answer: The tradition of celebrating the solemnity...
Martyrdom of John the Baptist
Today the Church commemorates the Martyrdom of John the Baptist, a man whose life fascinates and inspires and who was martyred for boldly speaking out against the...
St Augustine
Today is the Feast of St Augustine, one of the most important people in the history of the Church. Here is this saint’s prayer to the Holy...
