Just before Martin was born, Christianity was legalized in the Roman Empire and the bloody persecution of Christians soon came to an end. The Gospel message soon flourished in ancient Rome, transforming the empire. Martin’s parents were pagans, but he responded to the call of the Gospel and became a...
St. Ignatius is one of the earliest Christian Martyrs. He was arrested in Antioch and, for unknown reasons, and was transported across half of the empire to Rome for punishment. Some suffering souls have experienced the passion of Christ in the very same manner that Christ did. Stigmatists have had...
How many of us know about the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross? This Feast celebrates two events. The first is the discovery of the true cross by Saint Helena, the mother of the Emperor Constantine. The second is the celebration and commemoration of God’s greatest work: His...
This Saint campaigned publicly on issues relating to women’s rights and education. She had a vocation. We have a purpose too. We could become stewards for the Church. How do we become stewards for the Church? We could acknowledge all of God’s blessings upon us and be good stewards by giving...
On behalf of Our Lady of Perpetual Help R.C. Pro-Cathedral Church, we wish to thank each person who gave time, talent and financial support for our Fiesta. Together, we could accomplish anything. This is Synodality. This is good living. United we stand. Photo: Parish Priest Fr. David shares God’s blessings at the...
Offering Our Efforts on Behalf of the Holy Souls – November 2.On All Souls Day, we not only remember the dead, but we apply our efforts, through prayer, almsgiving, and the Mass, to their release from Purgatory. There are two plenary indulgences attached to All Souls Day, one for visiting...