Saint Anselm, Doctor of the Church
Saint Anselm (1033-1109), monk, abbot, philosopher, theologian, Archbishop of Canterbury, Doctor of the Church.
Easter Sunday
Christ is risen from the dead! Dying, he conquered death; To the dead, he has given life.
Holy Saturday
"What is happening? Today there is a great silence over the earth, a great silence, and stillness. God has died in the flesh, and the underworld has trembled."
Good Friday
Good Friday marks Christ's crucifixion, a day of fasting, penance, and reflection at the heart of Christian faith, commemorating his sacrificial death.
Holy Thursday
The feast of Maundy (or Holy) Thursday solemnly commemorates the institution of the Eucharist and is the oldest of the observances peculiar to Holy Week.
Saint Bernadette Soubirous
Saint Bernadette Soubirous, visionary of Lourdes, communicated the Virgin Mary's messages of prayer, penance, and the promise of happiness in the afterlife.
Saint Hunna
Saint Hunna, "the Holy Washerwoman," washed and cared for the poor in Strasbourg, earning her name through her noble acts of service.
Saint Lydwine
Saint Lydwine, bedridden from youth, bore lifelong illnesses and mystical visions, becoming the patroness of sickness and enduring faith.
Palm Sunday of The Lord’s Passion
Commemorating Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, Palm Sunday marks the start of Holy Week, celebrating his recognition as king with the cry, "Hosanna to the Son of David!"
Pope Saint Julius I
Pope Saint Julius I, reigned 337-352, staunchly defended Orthodoxy, protected St. Athanasius, and opposed Arianism.
