January 6 is the feast of these three Magi, who brought Jesus gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. The Magi brought Jesus gold to show that He was a king; frankincense to honor Him as God; and myrrh to greet Him as man. These Magi first saw the star which led them to Bethlehem on the previous March 25, the day, and at the moment, that Jesus was conceived in Mary’s womb. It took the...
Blessed Mary Teresa Bonzel, also known as Aline Bonzel, Maria Theresia, Regina Bonzel, or Regina Christine Wilhelmine Bonzel, was born on September 17, 1830, in Olpe, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. From a young age, she felt a strong calling to religious life, but her family strongly opposed her decision.
At the age of twenty, Mary Teresa joined the newly formed community of Sisters of...