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Martyrdom of Saint John the Baptist

The death of John the Baptist, who paved the way for Jesus, is commemorated on this day by the Church. He lived in seclusion in the wilderness as an adult. He preached that in order for the people ...

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Saint Bartholomew, Apostle

In the New Testament, Bartholomew is mentioned only in the lists of the apostles. Some scholars identify him with Nathanael, a man of Cana in Galilee who was summoned to Jesus by Philip. Jesus paid...

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Saint Rose of Lima
Pope St. Pius X
Saint John Eudes
Saint Helena
Saint Joan of the Cross
Saint Stephen of Hungary

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Today is the feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary's Assumption, observed by Catholics and many other Christians. This important feast day commemorates the mother of Jesus Christ's physical and spiritua...

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