Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
St Francis de Sales extolled Mary’s solicitude towards Elizabeth: “Charity and humility are not perfect unless they pass from God to neighbour. It is not possible to love God whom we do not see, if we do not love the people we see. This part is fulfilled in the Visitation”.
Corpus Christi
The Solemnity of Corpus Christi was celebrated for the first time in 1247 in the diocese of Liège. At its origin there were the exhortations of Saint Juliana of Cornillon
Saint Paul VI
His ministry culminated in the 15 years of his pontificate at one of the most difficult times for the Church
Saint Germain of Paris
According to the hagiography written by his friend Venantius Fortunatus, Saint Germain of Paris (c. 496-576) risked not being born because of his mother's attempt to abort him.
Saint Augustine of Canterbury
He was prior of the monastery of St. Andrew al Celio in Rome, when Pope Gregory the Great entrusted him with the mission of re-evangelizing the ancient Britannia
Most Holy Trinity
Fides omnium christianorum in Trinitate consistit, “the faith of all Christians rests on the Trinity”, Saint Augustine taught about the greatest mystery that exists.
Mary Help of Christians
The direct reference to the help given by Mary to her children was already widespread in Greek-speaking Christianity in the early centuries
Saint John Baptist de' Rossi
He became popular because of the extraordinary length of time he dedicated to the sacrament of Confession.
Saint Rita of Cascia
For the faithful she is the “Saint of impossible cases”...
Holy Mexican Martyrs
The 25 holy martyrs commemorated today lived during the historical context of the 20th century persecutions in Mexico, which resulted in the revolt of the “Cristeros” (1926-1929).
Mary Mother of the Church
This title was defined during the Second Vatican Council, but is based on two thousand years of Christianity
