The Legacy of St. Benedict-Part II: The Medal
In more recent years, many people who perhaps know little of the life of Saint Benedict and perhaps even less of his Rule, have come to be acquainted with the...
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The Legacy of St. Benedict-Part I: The Feasts
In 1964, Pope St. Paul VI proclaimed St. Benedict the patron saint of Europe, and in 2005, Joseph Ratzinger took the papal name “Benedict XVI," explaining his own reverence and...
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The Georgia Martyrs
From the desk of the Tar Heel disciple: February 26, 2026 (#79) The Georgia Martyrs At the mention of “the Spanish missions,” most Americans with any familiarity of colonial...
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The Feast of the Chair of St. Peter
The Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter, which is celebrated on February 22, according to the General Roman Calendar. However, when that date falls on a Sunday in Lent,...
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Our Lady of Lourdes-Part III
Bernadette Soubirous was only 14 years old when she experienced 18 apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Lourdes, France. She was infirm almost her entire life and died in...
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Our Lady of Lourdes-Part II
As noted in our first posting on the theme of Our Lady of Lourdes, the “World Day of the Sick” was instituted by Pope St. John Paul II on May...
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Catholic Radio on Your Phone (and Computer)
North Carolina has a treasure in media right here at home ....“Divine Mercy Radio is a lay apostolate dedicated to sharing the truth and beauty, and the love and joy...
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The Blessing of Throats
In modern times, at least among many American Catholics, one of the more popular blessings offered by the Church has been the blessing of throats on the feast of Saint...
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A German-American Saint
In 1883, Mother Marianne received a plea for help from the King of Hawaii to serve those suffering from leprosy on those islands. Over 50 other religious communities had declined...
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The Espousal of the Blessed Virgin Mary with St. Joseph
In many places during the last 500 years, the Catholic Church celebrated the espousal (or betrothal) of the Blessed Virgin Mary with Saint Joseph on January 23rd. Its purpose was...
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Some Notes on the Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church
Until recent times, the cardinals of the Catholic Church were often referred to as “Princes of the Church,” and in diplomatic circles were accorded the dignities afforded to secular,...
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When Does the Christmas Season Really End?
Among more traditionally minded Catholics, sometimes there arise fraternal conflicts with regard to the question of when the Christmas season “really” ends....where does February 2 come in? Prior to the...
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Devotion to the Infant of Prague: “The more you honor me, the more I will bless you”
The feast of the Infant of Prague is celebrated on January 14. While this feast day may not be widely known, the image is. There are many images of the...
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