The Espousal of the Blessed Virgin Mary or Marriage of the Virgin Mary is a Christian feast that is celebrated by certain communities within the Catholic Church, such as the Oblates of Saint Joseph. It was formerly generally observed on January 23, but was removed from many local calendars by the Sacred Congregation of Rites.
In Matthew 1:16, Joseph is described as the husband of Mary. It...
Saint Vincent Pallotti, also known as Vincent Pallotti, was a Catholic priest born on 21 April 1795 in Rome, Italy. He hailed from a noble Italian family and had a privileged upbringing. As a young man, he was drawn to the priesthood and dedicated his life to serving God and his fellow human beings. After completing his theological studies, Pallotti became a renowned teacher of theology....
Saint Eulogius of Tarragona, also known as Eulogius of Tarragona, was a deacon in Tarragona, Spain, during the third century. He is revered as a martyr and is closely associated with his companions, Saint Fructuosus and Saint Augurius. Together, they played prominent roles in spreading and strengthening the Christian faith in their region. During this time, Emperor Valerian implemented a...
Saint Bernard of Corleone, also known as Bernardo de Corleone, was born Filippo Latino on 6 February 1605 in Corleone, Palermo, Sicily. He was a shoemaker by trade and gained a reputation as the greatest swordsman and duelist in all of Sicily during his time. However, his life took a dramatic turn when he mortally wounded a man named Canino in a duel. Following the incident, Saint Bernard...
Saint Liberata of Como, also known as Saint Liberata of Brescia, was born into a wealthy Italian nobility family. She was the sister of Saint Faustina of Como, and their mother passed away when they were very young. The sisters were then raised by a guardian. Despite their father's efforts to arrange marriages for them, Liberata and Faustina were both strongly drawn to religious life and...