Friday, November 22, 2024

The Great Cloud of Witnesses

St. Baculus of Sorrento Read more

St. Baculus of Sorrento

Saint Baculus of Sorrento, also known as Bacolo or Baccolo, was born into a noble family and initially lived a life dedicated to worldly pursuits. However, he felt a calling to devote his life to study and prayer and made the courageous decision to leave behind the comforts of his noble background. Baculus's unwavering commitment to spiritual growth led him to study theology and deepened...
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Melchizedek, the Patriarch Read more

Melchizedek, the Patriarch

Melchizedek the Patriarch, also known as Melchisedech, is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament. His biography is shrouded in mystery, and there is limited information available about his life. Nevertheless, his significance and role in religious history have made him a subject of great fascination and debate. Melchizedek's name appears in the book of Genesis, specifically in...
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St. Joseph Calasanz Read more

St. Joseph Calasanz

Saint Joseph Calasanz, also known as Joseph Calasanctius, Joseph of Our Lady, Joseph Calsanza, and José de Calasanz, was born on September 11, 1556, in his family's castle in Peralta, Barbastro, Aragon, Spain. He was the youngest of five children born to Don Pedro Calasanz and Donna Maria Gastonia. Sadly, his mother and one of his brothers passed away while he was still in school. Despite...
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St. George Limniotes Read more

St. George Limniotes

Saint George Limniotes was a revered figure in the early Catholic Church. Born around 635, he dedicated his life to pursuing a monastic lifestyle as a hermit amidst the tranquil surroundings of Mount Olympus in Bithynia, Asia Minor. George Limniotes was a devout follower of Christ, seeking solace and spiritual enlightenment through a life of seclusion. He embraced the ascetic practices of...
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St. Zacchaeus of Jerusalem Read more

St. Zacchaeus of Jerusalem

Saint Zacchaeus of Jerusalem, also known as Zacharius or Zaccheus, was the fourth bishop of Jerusalem. He is believed to have lived during the 2nd century AD. Despite limited information available about his life, his significant role in the early Church makes his story worthy of exploration. Not much is known about Saint Zacchaeus's early life or background. However, it is believed that he...
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