Few individuals in the Bible are mentioned before their birth, and John the Baptist is one of them. On Monday 24, we celebrate his birth, remembering that even before he was born, he leapt into his mother Elizabeth’s womb during her joyful encounter with the Blessed Virgin Mary, who was
On holiday in Karnataka, India some 25 years ago, my dad and I discovered a cave entrance up on the cliff side. For some inexplicable reason known only to both of us, we decided that a nighttime exploration would be a great adventure. So off we headed with our torches
The story goes that one day Anthony went to Rimini where there were a lot of heretics. He started to preach, but they did not want to listen to him, and they even mocked him. In a dramatic gesture, Anthony went to the seashore, saying, “Because you show yourself unworthy of
Up until 1987, only eleven horses had won the coveted Triple Crown in Thoroughbred racing. What is it that makes some horses winning thoroughbreds? Why is it that some horses have more speed, strength and stamina than other horses? Essentially, of course, these traits have to come from within the
St. Augustine was walking along the beach in North Africa, pondering the mystery of the Holy Trinity. St. Augustine, one of the most brilliant minds of the early Christian Church, was grappling with one of the most profound mysteries of his faith—the Holy Trinity. How could there be three distinct
The story of a young bride-to-be who was finalizing the details for her upcoming wedding. With only a few weeks left, everything was nearly ready: the church was booked, the reception paid for, and the invitations long sent out. However, there was one crucial element still missing—her wedding dress. Despite
Francisco, Jacinta and their cousin Lucia were three young children from Fatima in Portugal, to whom Our Blessed Lady appeared in 1917. Before her apparition to them, she sent an Angel who called himself the Angel of Peace, to prepare the children for Her coming. An angel appeared to them
In the Christian faith, Mother Mary occupies a central and revered position. Mary’s story begins with a humble upbringing in Nazareth. Despite her ordinary background, she was chosen by God for a remarkable purpose – to be the mother of Jesus Christ. When the angel Gabriel appeared to her with
