Saved by Christmas
An event that took place on the cold night of December 24, 1795, in Brittany. With the bells of Midnight Mass ringing, memories of the true Christmas change what seemed like a tragic ending into a story of mercy and grace.
Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord: The Man With Six Heads
This bishop abandoned his priesthood to join the Revolution, deceived Danton to escape the guillotine, betrayed Napoleon to bring back the monarchy and, in his last breath, renounced the world to unite himself with God – or at least try to…
Isabella I of Castile: A Truly Catholic Queen
Her greatest title was not that of queen or restorer of peace, but that of Catholic, received directly from the hands of the Vicar of Christ in recognition of her invaluable services to the Holy Church.
Richard the Lionheart: The Importance of a Great Heart
Over the centuries, men noted for the greatness of their personality have received the most varied epithets. One of them, however, has been recognized in the firmament of history as the “Lionheart”. Who was he?
Decisive Hour in History
Crowning the statue of Our Lady, you have made a pledge of filial and constant correspondence to her love. You have done more: you have enlisted crusaders for the conquest of her Reign, which is the Reign of God. And in this struggle there can be no neutral or undecided parties.
The Apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe – First Great Sign for the Continent of the Future
From a historical perspective, the apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe take form as the first great sign of God for a continent called to a glorious future, while it was yet awakening to the truths of the Faith.
Blessed Margaret Pole – The Price of Integrity
Margaret shone in English history for her virtue and her faith, even when the unjust hatred of the schismatic Henry VIII found in her a victim and an enemy to destroy.