Articles related to "Catholic Saints"
Patron Saints an Introduction
A brief introduction to Saints and Patron Saints and their increasing relevance in a troubled 21st Century world.
patron saint • roman catholic saint • cannonization • pope • vatican
A brief introduction to Saints and Patron Saints and their increasing relevance in a troubled 21st Century world.
patron saint • roman catholic saint • cannonization • pope • vatican
African Deities, Catholic Saints
Linking Yoruba, Santeria, Voudoun, and Saints
saints • vodou • voudou • vodun • santeria
Linking Yoruba, Santeria, Voudoun, and Saints
saints • vodou • voudou • vodun • santeria
St. Mary Magdalen: July 22 Feast Day
Learn more about a July saint, St. Mary Magdalen. Learn about traditional church teachings about her, read the Bible story attributed to her and read some of my thoughts. Share your ideas in the discussion area.
roman • catholic • saints • mary magdalen • luke
Learn more about a July saint, St. Mary Magdalen. Learn about traditional church teachings about her, read the Bible story attributed to her and read some of my thoughts. Share your ideas in the discussion area.
roman • catholic • saints • mary magdalen • luke
Saint Antoine Daniel
Saint Antoine Daniel was one of the first Jesuit missionaries in Canada, working among the Hurons for twelve years before his death in 1648.
saint antoine daniel • saint anthony daniel • susan young de biagi • cibou • jesuit missionaries in canada
Saint Antoine Daniel was one of the first Jesuit missionaries in Canada, working among the Hurons for twelve years before his death in 1648.
saint antoine daniel • saint anthony daniel • susan young de biagi • cibou • jesuit missionaries in canada
St George and the Dragon
The story of a Saint that saved a town and became the patron saint of England
st. george • dragon mythology • patron saint of england • st george and the dragon • catholic saint mythology
The story of a Saint that saved a town and became the patron saint of England
st. george • dragon mythology • patron saint of england • st george and the dragon • catholic saint mythology
Multiplication of Food in Lives of the Saints
Although the multiplication of food in the Gospels is well known, it is a lesser known mystery that many Catholic saints were able to produce similar miracles.
miracles • catholic miracles • bilocation • levitation • the odor of sanctity
Although the multiplication of food in the Gospels is well known, it is a lesser known mystery that many Catholic saints were able to produce similar miracles.
miracles • catholic miracles • bilocation • levitation • the odor of sanctity
St. Cyril of Jerusalem
The title of 'Doctor of the Church' has been given to only 33 of the greatest writers on Catholic Doctrine in the history of the church.
st. cyril of jerusalem • third doctor of the catholic church • doctors of the catholic church • doctor angelicus • catholic magisterium
The title of 'Doctor of the Church' has been given to only 33 of the greatest writers on Catholic Doctrine in the history of the church.
st. cyril of jerusalem • third doctor of the catholic church • doctors of the catholic church • doctor angelicus • catholic magisterium
St. Hilary of Poitiers
When a saint is given the title 'Doctor of the Church' it is the church's exhortation that their writings can be considered faithful to the Magisterium of the Church.
st. hilary of poitiers • fourth doctor of the catholic church • doctors of the catholic church • doctor angelicus • catholic magisterium
When a saint is given the title 'Doctor of the Church' it is the church's exhortation that their writings can be considered faithful to the Magisterium of the Church.
st. hilary of poitiers • fourth doctor of the catholic church • doctors of the catholic church • doctor angelicus • catholic magisterium
Interest Your Child in Religion
Most Catholic parents would like to think they can raise a child who is interested in Catholic life. Find out how to introduce your child to religion in a natural way.
how to interest your child in religion • introduce catholicism into everyday life • how to bring catholicism into family life • introducing children to catholic saints • how to interest children in the bible
Most Catholic parents would like to think they can raise a child who is interested in Catholic life. Find out how to introduce your child to religion in a natural way.
how to interest your child in religion • introduce catholicism into everyday life • how to bring catholicism into family life • introducing children to catholic saints • how to interest children in the bible
La Virgen de Suyapa, Honduras
Celebrations of the Feria de la Virgen de Suyapa begin on February 2nd, at the Basilica de Suyapa outside Tegucigalpa, capital of Honduras.
virgen de suyapa • patron saint of honduras • patron saint of central america • honduran festivals • saint day celebrations
Celebrations of the Feria de la Virgen de Suyapa begin on February 2nd, at the Basilica de Suyapa outside Tegucigalpa, capital of Honduras.
virgen de suyapa • patron saint of honduras • patron saint of central america • honduran festivals • saint day celebrations
Patron Saint of Flight
It is due to Saint Joseph's extraordinary religious ecstasies that he is now the Patron Saint of Flight. Scared of flight? Ask Saint Joseph for strength and courage.
conquer fear of flying • fear of air crash • saint joseph of cupertino • patron saint of air travellers • patron saint of air crew
It is due to Saint Joseph's extraordinary religious ecstasies that he is now the Patron Saint of Flight. Scared of flight? Ask Saint Joseph for strength and courage.
conquer fear of flying • fear of air crash • saint joseph of cupertino • patron saint of air travellers • patron saint of air crew
Gris-gris, Resquardo & Gurunfinda
Vooduon and Santería are syncretic religions, blends of West African Pagan religions and Catholicism. Gris-gris are Vooduon; resquardos and gurunfindas, Santería.
gris-gris • voodoo • vooduon • resquardos • santería
Vooduon and Santería are syncretic religions, blends of West African Pagan religions and Catholicism. Gris-gris are Vooduon; resquardos and gurunfindas, Santería.
gris-gris • voodoo • vooduon • resquardos • santería
NeoPaganism – Old and New World
Druids are Pagans. Originally, the term meant country dweller. It evolved to mean those who did not practice the JudeoChristian Tradition.
neopagan • paganism • druidism • powwow • syncreticism
Druids are Pagans. Originally, the term meant country dweller. It evolved to mean those who did not practice the JudeoChristian Tradition.
neopagan • paganism • druidism • powwow • syncreticism
St. Basil the Great
The title of 'Doctor of the Church' was given only rarely in pre-Reformation times, but became more frequent afterwards.
st. basil the great • sixth doctor of the catholic church • doctors of the catholic church • doctor angelicus • catholic magisterium
The title of 'Doctor of the Church' was given only rarely in pre-Reformation times, but became more frequent afterwards.
st. basil the great • sixth doctor of the catholic church • doctors of the catholic church • doctor angelicus • catholic magisterium
St. Ephrem
"O blessed doctor, light of holy Church and lover of God's law, pray to the Son of God for us," Antiphon recited on the Feast Day of a Doctor of the Church.
st. ephrem • second doctor of the catholic church • doctors of the catholic church • doctor angelicus • catholic magisterium
"O blessed doctor, light of holy Church and lover of God's law, pray to the Son of God for us," Antiphon recited on the Feast Day of a Doctor of the Church.
st. ephrem • second doctor of the catholic church • doctors of the catholic church • doctor angelicus • catholic magisterium
St. Gregory Nazianzen
Doctors of the Church have been given their position because they have meditated upon the life of Christ to such a degree that their words are considered inspired of God.
st. gregory nazianzen • fifth doctor of the catholic church • doctors of the catholic church • doctor angelicus • catholic magisterium
Doctors of the Church have been given their position because they have meditated upon the life of Christ to such a degree that their words are considered inspired of God.
st. gregory nazianzen • fifth doctor of the catholic church • doctors of the catholic church • doctor angelicus • catholic magisterium
St. John Vianney
The Patron Saint of Priests who barely made it through the seminary!
st. john vianney • cure’ of ars • patron saint of priests • the sermons of the cure’ of ars • the little catechism of the cure’ of ars
The Patron Saint of Priests who barely made it through the seminary!
st. john vianney • cure’ of ars • patron saint of priests • the sermons of the cure’ of ars • the little catechism of the cure’ of ars
CCD Teaching Ideas
A list of articles for the Catholic educator, from CCD teaching ideas to lessons on seasons, sacraments and saints.
ccd teaching ideas • catholic religious education classroom • religion teacher resources • ccd lesson plans • articles on religious education
A list of articles for the Catholic educator, from CCD teaching ideas to lessons on seasons, sacraments and saints.
ccd teaching ideas • catholic religious education classroom • religion teacher resources • ccd lesson plans • articles on religious education
Patron Saints for World Youth Day
Pilgrims have been asked to learn the 10 stories of the Patron Saints of World Youth Day. They are asked to pray and meditate on the extraordinary examples of grace.
10 patron saints world youth day • who decides patronage world youth days • how were saints wyd08 decided? • experience of faith will speak directly to young • saints of particular influence on australia's ocea
Pilgrims have been asked to learn the 10 stories of the Patron Saints of World Youth Day. They are asked to pray and meditate on the extraordinary examples of grace.
10 patron saints world youth day • who decides patronage world youth days • how were saints wyd08 decided? • experience of faith will speak directly to young • saints of particular influence on australia's ocea
Religious Education Lesson Plans
For Catholic religion classes, it's never too early to map out a strategy for meaningful lessons.
religious education lesson plans • ccd teachers • advance planning for teachers • church calendar • student questionnaire
For Catholic religion classes, it's never too early to map out a strategy for meaningful lessons.
religious education lesson plans • ccd teachers • advance planning for teachers • church calendar • student questionnaire
The Catholic Doctrine of Purgatory
The Catholic Doctrine of Purgatory became firmly situated within the minds of Catholics in the second half of the twelfth century.
purgatory • purification • maccabees • heaven • hell
The Catholic Doctrine of Purgatory became firmly situated within the minds of Catholics in the second half of the twelfth century.
purgatory • purification • maccabees • heaven • hell
German Pagan Roots of May Day Trads
This was one of the greatest of the Germanic Pagan festivals, later becoming associated with St. Walpurga. This is the root of some modern Christian traditions.
pagan • walpurgisnacht • witches • st. walpurga • christian
This was one of the greatest of the Germanic Pagan festivals, later becoming associated with St. Walpurga. This is the root of some modern Christian traditions.
pagan • walpurgisnacht • witches • st. walpurga • christian
Patron Saint of Mental Health
The tragic life of Saint Dympna and her deep faith in Christianity led to her eventual death at the hands of her father. Why then is Dympna the Patron Saint of insanity?
saint dympna • patron saint of mental health problems • patron saint of depression and alcoholism • patron saint of epilepsy • saint gerebernus patron saint of gout
The tragic life of Saint Dympna and her deep faith in Christianity led to her eventual death at the hands of her father. Why then is Dympna the Patron Saint of insanity?
saint dympna • patron saint of mental health problems • patron saint of depression and alcoholism • patron saint of epilepsy • saint gerebernus patron saint of gout
St. Patrick's Basilica of Montreal
Though Montreal might be the heart of French Canada, Irish influence still remains today. The following is an example of the Irish influence in the city of Montreal.
st. patrick's basilica of montreal • irish influence in canada • gothic architecture in canada • construction of st. patrick's basilica • interior of st. patrick's
Though Montreal might be the heart of French Canada, Irish influence still remains today. The following is an example of the Irish influence in the city of Montreal.
st. patrick's basilica of montreal • irish influence in canada • gothic architecture in canada • construction of st. patrick's basilica • interior of st. patrick's
The Marriage of William the Conqueror
Duke William of Normandy's marriage to Matilda of Flanders; and why he believed himself to be the rightful heir to the throne of England. This article is part two in the series "The Private Life of William the Conqueror."
william the conqueror • matilda • flanders • baldwin • edward the confessor
Duke William of Normandy's marriage to Matilda of Flanders; and why he believed himself to be the rightful heir to the throne of England. This article is part two in the series "The Private Life of William the Conqueror."
william the conqueror • matilda • flanders • baldwin • edward the confessor
The Promises of the Sacred Heart
In the visions given to St. Margaret Mary regarding the devotion of the Sacred Heart, Jesus made many profound promises to the faithful.
st. margaret mary • sacred heart • devotion to the sacred heart • promises of the sacred heart • catholic prayers
In the visions given to St. Margaret Mary regarding the devotion of the Sacred Heart, Jesus made many profound promises to the faithful.
st. margaret mary • sacred heart • devotion to the sacred heart • promises of the sacred heart • catholic prayers
A History of Pumpkin Carving
Carved pumpkins have become an important symbol of Halloween. How did this tradition begin and how has it evolved today?
history of pumpkin carving • pumpkin carving • pumpkin exhibits • stingy jack • history of jack-o-lanterns
Carved pumpkins have become an important symbol of Halloween. How did this tradition begin and how has it evolved today?
history of pumpkin carving • pumpkin carving • pumpkin exhibits • stingy jack • history of jack-o-lanterns
Alternative Scout Clubs For Girls
Interested in finding an alternative girls club? There are several girls-only and coed opportunities for character education and developing leadership skills.
girl scout alternatives • christian girls club • secular girls club • character education • developing leadership skills
Interested in finding an alternative girls club? There are several girls-only and coed opportunities for character education and developing leadership skills.
girl scout alternatives • christian girls club • secular girls club • character education • developing leadership skills
Apostolic Canons
The Apostolic Canons were a long considered a tradition of the church because they were dictate directly from the Twelve Apostles of Christ to the St. Clement of Rome.
apostolic canons • apostolic constitutions • twelve apostles • st. clement • early church fathers
The Apostolic Canons were a long considered a tradition of the church because they were dictate directly from the Twelve Apostles of Christ to the St. Clement of Rome.
apostolic canons • apostolic constitutions • twelve apostles • st. clement • early church fathers
Devil Bones by Kathy Reichs
The latest Dr. Brennan novel has "Bones" trying to decipher some kind of eerie religious ritual, one that involves bones--both animal and human.
devil bones by kathy reichs • kathy reichs novels • "bones" novels • dr. brennan novels • novels set in north carolina
The latest Dr. Brennan novel has "Bones" trying to decipher some kind of eerie religious ritual, one that involves bones--both animal and human.
devil bones by kathy reichs • kathy reichs novels • "bones" novels • dr. brennan novels • novels set in north carolina
Mother Teresa of Calcutta
Less than two years after her death, in view of Mother Theresa's widespread reputation, Pope John Paul II permitted the opening of her Cause of Canonization.
canonization of mother theresa • sainthood of mother theresa • life of mother theresa • story of saint mother theresa • homily of john paul ii
Less than two years after her death, in view of Mother Theresa's widespread reputation, Pope John Paul II permitted the opening of her Cause of Canonization.
canonization of mother theresa • sainthood of mother theresa • life of mother theresa • story of saint mother theresa • homily of john paul ii
Patron Saint of the Internet
Despite being born over a thousand years before the invention of the computer, Saint Isidore of Seville has been named the Patron Saint of the Internet.
saint isidore of seville • patron saint of the internet • the etymologiae of saint isidore • patron saint of computers • patron saint of school children
Despite being born over a thousand years before the invention of the computer, Saint Isidore of Seville has been named the Patron Saint of the Internet.
saint isidore of seville • patron saint of the internet • the etymologiae of saint isidore • patron saint of computers • patron saint of school children
Pennsylvania Deutsch Grimoire
Grimoires are books describing ritual magick and the laws of the craft as practiced by the individual groups. A personal grimoire is called the Book of Shadows.
pagan • powwow • pennsylvainia deutsch • magick • grimoire
Grimoires are books describing ritual magick and the laws of the craft as practiced by the individual groups. A personal grimoire is called the Book of Shadows.
pagan • powwow • pennsylvainia deutsch • magick • grimoire
Saint Francis and the First Christmas Creche
Saint Francis of Assisi, who was devoted to following Jesus, is credited with creating the first Christmas Nativity scene to commemorate the Christ's birth at Bethlehem.
saint francis and first christmas creche • first reenacted nativity scene • saint francis of assisi • patron saint of animals and ecology • what is nativity scene or creche
Saint Francis of Assisi, who was devoted to following Jesus, is credited with creating the first Christmas Nativity scene to commemorate the Christ's birth at Bethlehem.
saint francis and first christmas creche • first reenacted nativity scene • saint francis of assisi • patron saint of animals and ecology • what is nativity scene or creche
Siesta, Spanish healthy Tradition
Nap (Siesta, in Spanish) has been a tradition for years in Spain, but now, new investigations claim it to be healthy and a good way to improve our way of live
siesta • nap • sleep • benefit • medicine
Nap (Siesta, in Spanish) has been a tradition for years in Spain, but now, new investigations claim it to be healthy and a good way to improve our way of live
siesta • nap • sleep • benefit • medicine
St Andrew: Patron Saint of Scotland and Russia
Saint Andrew is Scotland's patron saint and gives his name to the home of world golf and to an ancient Scottish university. Who was he and how did all this come about?
patron saint of scotland • st andrews golf course • patron st of scotland • st andrew's day • scotland's national flag
Saint Andrew is Scotland's patron saint and gives his name to the home of world golf and to an ancient Scottish university. Who was he and how did all this come about?
patron saint of scotland • st andrews golf course • patron st of scotland • st andrew's day • scotland's national flag
St Maria Goretti / Model for Youth
The story of this young saint models discernment. A forgiving young woman, Maria Goretti could think, judge and act upon her own inner convictions.
maria goretti a patron of world youth day • st. maria goretti's intercession • saintly role modell for the young • occasion of forgiveness • young people listen to god
The story of this young saint models discernment. A forgiving young woman, Maria Goretti could think, judge and act upon her own inner convictions.
maria goretti a patron of world youth day • st. maria goretti's intercession • saintly role modell for the young • occasion of forgiveness • young people listen to god
St. Athanasius
Only 33 writers of the Roman Catholic Church were considered worthy to be given the title of 'Doctor of the Church.'
st. athanasius • first doctor of the catholic church • doctors of the catholic church • doctor angelicus • catholic magisterium
Only 33 writers of the Roman Catholic Church were considered worthy to be given the title of 'Doctor of the Church.'
st. athanasius • first doctor of the catholic church • doctors of the catholic church • doctor angelicus • catholic magisterium
St. Francis of Assisi's Icon
As well as the major figures of Jesus, his mother Mary and others, the Cross of San Damiano contains many symbols in the forms of people, their dress and colors.
saint francis of assisi • mary mother of jesus • mary magdalen • john the apostle • peter the apostle
As well as the major figures of Jesus, his mother Mary and others, the Cross of San Damiano contains many symbols in the forms of people, their dress and colors.
saint francis of assisi • mary mother of jesus • mary magdalen • john the apostle • peter the apostle
St. Francis of Assisi's Tau Cross
St. Francis of Assisi chose the tau cross as his standard. It is the shape of the real cross, draws from Ezekiel, reminds friars of commitment and is a symbol of Jesus.
saint francis of assisi • san damiano cross • tau cross • saint francis of assisi's cross • saint francis of assisi's icon
St. Francis of Assisi chose the tau cross as his standard. It is the shape of the real cross, draws from Ezekiel, reminds friars of commitment and is a symbol of Jesus.
saint francis of assisi • san damiano cross • tau cross • saint francis of assisi's cross • saint francis of assisi's icon
The Cathars
A Catholic sect of the Roman Catholic Church which fought hypocracies present in their time, the Cathars were slaughtered and eliminated during the crusades.
cathars • catholic heresies • crusades • albigensian crusade • inquisition
A Catholic sect of the Roman Catholic Church which fought hypocracies present in their time, the Cathars were slaughtered and eliminated during the crusades.
cathars • catholic heresies • crusades • albigensian crusade • inquisition
The Christmas Goose
Roast goose didn't start with the Christian holiday of Christmas. Read about what geese symbolized in other religions and cultures as far back as ancient Egypt.
christmas goose • goose in history • christmas feast • roast goose • christian holiday
Roast goose didn't start with the Christian holiday of Christmas. Read about what geese symbolized in other religions and cultures as far back as ancient Egypt.
christmas goose • goose in history • christmas feast • roast goose • christian holiday
The Devotion to the Sacred Heart
A popular Catholic Devotion to this day, the Devotion to the Sacred Heart was instituted in 1765 by Pope Clement XIII.
st. margaret mary • sacred heart • devotion to the sacred heart • promises of the sacred heart • catholic prayers
A popular Catholic Devotion to this day, the Devotion to the Sacred Heart was instituted in 1765 by Pope Clement XIII.
st. margaret mary • sacred heart • devotion to the sacred heart • promises of the sacred heart • catholic prayers
The Early Church Fathers of the Catholic Church
Christian Tradition begins with the writings of the Early Church Fathers, teachings of those taught directly by the apostles and in a line of succession beyond them.
early church fathers • ante-nicene fathers • nicene fathers • post-nicene fathers • philokalia
Christian Tradition begins with the writings of the Early Church Fathers, teachings of those taught directly by the apostles and in a line of succession beyond them.
early church fathers • ante-nicene fathers • nicene fathers • post-nicene fathers • philokalia
The Origins of Halloween
Halloween, with its roots in the Celtic Samhain (sah-win), has undergone various modifications and has been redefined into the modern holiday observed today.
origins of halloween • history of halloween • celtic influence • roman influence • christianity and catholic church and halloween
Halloween, with its roots in the Celtic Samhain (sah-win), has undergone various modifications and has been redefined into the modern holiday observed today.
origins of halloween • history of halloween • celtic influence • roman influence • christianity and catholic church and halloween
The Process of Canonization
Ever wondered how saints are chosen? Read on to find out the full canonization process undertaken by the Vatican and Pope when naming Saints.
canonization process • becoming a saint • vatican • pope • veneration of saints
Ever wondered how saints are chosen? Read on to find out the full canonization process undertaken by the Vatican and Pope when naming Saints.
canonization process • becoming a saint • vatican • pope • veneration of saints
Wisdom of St. Margaret Mary
St. Margaret Mary was a very humble nun who began receiving visitations in the night from Jesus who eventually gave her a new Catholic Devotion.
st. margaret mary • sacred heart • devotion to the sacred heart • promises of the sacred heart • catholic prayers
St. Margaret Mary was a very humble nun who began receiving visitations in the night from Jesus who eventually gave her a new Catholic Devotion.
st. margaret mary • sacred heart • devotion to the sacred heart • promises of the sacred heart • catholic prayers
An Interview With Susan Young de Biagi
Susan Young de Biagi published her first novel, Cibou, in 2008. Here, she talks about how the story caught her attention and how the characters took over the story.
susan young de biagi • cibou • historical fiction • cape breton • mi'kmaq
Susan Young de Biagi published her first novel, Cibou, in 2008. Here, she talks about how the story caught her attention and how the characters took over the story.
susan young de biagi • cibou • historical fiction • cape breton • mi'kmaq
Cheap Souvenirs of Italy
Americans continue to vacation in Italy despite a weak U.S. dollar. With $100, budget travelers can shop for cheap souvenirs to remember their vacation in Italy.
travel to italy • souvenirs in italy • things to buy in italy • budget travel to italy • italy budget travel
Americans continue to vacation in Italy despite a weak U.S. dollar. With $100, budget travelers can shop for cheap souvenirs to remember their vacation in Italy.
travel to italy • souvenirs in italy • things to buy in italy • budget travel to italy • italy budget travel
Christmas in Europe: Part 2 Seeking Santa
In case you're trying to find Santa Claus, try looking in Rovaniemi. Some time ago Santa decided that the atmosphere at the North Pole was a little too brutal for him, and he decided to relocate to a more hospitable region.
santa claus • finland • santa claus village • santapark • reindeer
In case you're trying to find Santa Claus, try looking in Rovaniemi. Some time ago Santa decided that the atmosphere at the North Pole was a little too brutal for him, and he decided to relocate to a more hospitable region.
santa claus • finland • santa claus village • santapark • reindeer
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