Saint Antoninus of Pamiers, also known as the Apostle of the Rouergue, was a first-century convert to Christianity. He was born in Fredelacum, Gaul, which is modern-day Pamiers, France. Not much is known about his early life, but it is believed that he made a pilgrimage to Rome, Italy, where he deepened his faith and received ordination as a priest. After his time in Rome, Saint Antoninus felt...
At the end of the Pentateuch, as Moses dies, he transfers leadership of Israel to Joshua by the laying on of hands and the impartation of the spirit of wisdom. The book of Joshua opens with God’s command for Joshua to lead Israel across the Jordan and into the promised land. Joshua first sends spies into the land, an action that produces even more believers – Rahab and all her...
Saint Nicodemus, also known simply as Nicodemus, was a prominent figure during the time of Jesus Christ in Israel. He held a significant position as a member of the Sanhedrin, the highest Jewish religious court of that period. This secret disciple of Christ led a remarkable life that left a lasting impact on the early Christian community. Nicodemus is best known for his clandestine meetings...
Saint Margaret Ward is a revered Catholic figure who lived during the late sixteenth century in England. Unfortunately, very little is known about her early life or her family background. However, she emerges in historical records as a lady's companion to the Whittle family in London. During this period, England was undergoing a volatile religious upheaval as the Church of England was...
All four Gospels give an account of John the Baptist as a prophet and preacher whose ministry created expectation and awakened a wave of repentance leading to baptism among many different groups of people. Two Sundays in Advent focus on that preaching and the First Sunday after the Epiphany celebrates Jesus’ baptism by John as a central moment where the fullness of Christ’s...