Monthly Archives: January 2011

January 31 On the day of 31 January The commemoration of Saint John Bosco, priest, who spent a difficult childhood and, after he was ordained a priest, brought all his strength to the education of youth and the Salesian Society … Continue reading →

January 29 On the day of 29 January At Edessa in Osrhoene, of the sainted martrys Sarbelius, priest, and his sister Bebaia [Barbea], who are said to have been brought to Baptism by the bishop Saint Barsimaeus and to have … Continue reading →

January 28 On the day of 28 January The commemoration of Saint Thomas Aquinas, priest of the Order of Preachers and doctor of the Church, who, graced with the greatest gifts of intellect, passed his extraordinary wisdom on to others … Continue reading →

At an early age, Angela was a Third-Order Franciscan. She founded two schools for the instruction of young girls in religion, and started the Ursuline Order. Reflections from the Saints Disorder in society is the result of disorder in the … Continue reading →

St. Paul the Apostle (1st century) Saul was a Jew who hated and persecuted the first Christians. Once, while travelling, he was thrown from his horse, blinded by a light, and given a message from Christ Himself. Profoundly affected by … Continue reading →

On the day of 24 January The commemoration of Saint Francis de Sales, bishop of Geneva and doctor of the Church, who, a true pastor of souls, led back to union with the Catholic Church many brethren who had been … Continue reading →