More than a million faithful Catholics have been flocking to St. Mary Major Church in Assisi, Italy, over the last several months to venerate the relics of soon-to-be St. Carlo Acutis. The Catholic Church’s first millennial saint will be canonized during a Mass in St.
Recent Catholic Connection interviews that you shouldn’t miss! Be sure to tune in to Ave Maria Radio weekdays 8-10amET & EWTN Radio weekdays 9-10amET! The Latest on Israel – This week, my guest Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. joined me to discuss the latest on the
Italians mark the feast of St. Lawrence (San Lorenzo) as an important feast in Italy. St. Lawrence was a deacon and martyr whose feast is celebrated on August 10th. He’s a favorite among Italians, and is the patron saint of deacons, as well as the
July 31st was the feast day of one of the masters of the spiritual life, St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits. He calls us to take the time to reflect on our lives and our relationship with God. The current pandemic and restrictions
I have to admit I was quite intimidated at first. I was honored, as well, but mostly intimidated. It’s not every day that a writer, even one with several books, and more than 30 years of media experience under her belt, is asked to come
St. Teresa of Ávila, the great mystic and Doctor of the Church, said: “You pay God a compliment by asking great things of him.” In addition to the wonderful words of wisdom from my patron and favorite saint, whose feast day we celebrated on Oct.
“Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.” Philippians 4:8 What a perfect Scripture verse to contemplate as we move toward Mother’s Day
There is a story about my patron and favorite saint, the great female doctor of the Church, Teresa of Avila, and it’s centered on her encouraging her fellow Carmelites after they received the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The story goes that as the sisters would come
Today we said “arreverdci“ to St. Claire and St. Francis and their town of Assisi, and headed to Cascia to learn more about St. Rita. St. Rita was an Augustinian nun who experienced the stigmata. Numerous miracles are attributed to her and she is the
The cliché “God’s Country” isn’t normally associated with a great place to visit. But it takes on an entirely different meaning under the Tuscan sun. This truly is God’s country, because there is no other explanation for the breathtaking and awe inspiring beauty, and the
