(From December 17 until Christmas Eve, the Church begins to enhance Evening Prayer with what have become known as the "O Antiphons." These antiphons are used to introduce the "Magnificat," Mary's Song of Praise. Each of them introduces a title that applies to Jesus, the Christ, our Messiah.)
The O Antiphon for December 18 is drawn from Isaiah 11:4-5 and...
(On December 17, the Church enhances Evening Prayer with what have become known as the "O Antiphons." These antiphons are used to introduce the "Magnificat," Mary's Song of Praise. Each of them introduces a title that applies to Jesus, the Christ, our Messiah.)
The O Antiphon for December 17, "O Sapientia"/"O Wisdom," is drawn from Isaiah...
Saint Albina of Caesarea, also known as Saint Albina of Formiae or Saint Albina of Gaeta, was a young Christian maiden who was martyred during the persecutions of Emperor Decius in the 3rd century. Although not much is known about her life, her faith and devotion to Christ made her a beloved figure in the early Christian community. Born in Caesarea, a city in modern-day Israel, Saint Albina...
Blessed Ramón Eirin Mayo, also known as Ramon Eirin in some sources, was born on 26 August 1911 in La Coruña, Spain. He studied at the Salesian college in his hometown and later became a member of the Salesians, a religious order founded by Saint John Bosco. Ramón took his vows on 10 October 1930, dedicating himself to a life of service and education.
Following his initial studies, Ramón...
During the 1950s, a Soviet-Communist government occupied Hungary and was strict in its stance against the Catholic Church. The government promoted its atheistic agenda and persecuted Catholics, especially bishops and priests. It was in such a difficult atmosphere that Bl. János Brenner was ordained a priest in 1955.
After ordination, Brenner was appointed to be a chaplain at Rábakéthely....