On Sunday, in the traditional calendar, the Roman Catholic Church celebrates the Doctor of the Church, St. Therese of Lisieux (b. 1873- d. 1897). St. Therese is popularly known as The Little Flower, because of her teachings on what is known as “spiritual childhood“; she saw herself as a little flower in the many differing blooms of souls who loved God.…
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August 20: St. Bernard of Clairvaux
Today, the Roman Catholic Church honors St. Bernard of Clairvaux (b. 1090- d. 1153). St. Bernard was devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary, and advised the following: In dangers, in doubts, in difficulties, think of Mary, call upon Mary. Let not her name depart from your lips, never suffer it to leave your heart. And that you may obtain the…
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A Doctor of Marian Devotion Speaks
A Doctor of the Church, St. Alphonsus Liguori (b. 1696- d. 1787), had a deep love for Our Lady which he fostered his entire life. As he approached death, St. Alphonsus wrote his famous Marian book, The Glories of Mary. Recently, Anne T. mentioned to me that she thought the introductory section of The Glories was fascinating. She found it fascinating,…
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The Blessed Virgin Mary: Our Advocate
Today, I am posting a longer excerpt from the book we have been reading, The Glories of Mary by St. Alphonsus Liguouri. If you wish to read the other excerpts, simply search the blog for the book title. Again, this is a long excerpt which you may wish to read over your morning coffee, or study in parts, but it…
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St. Peter Canisius: Saint and Doctor of the Church
Today, on the Traditional Calendar is the feast of the sixteenth century saint, St. Peter Canisius, Dutch Jesuit priest and Doctor of the Church. Troubled by the poor formation of the Catholic people he encountered on his travels, Fr. Canisius wrote a simple catechism that has been in print since he wrote it, a popular book for centuries: the Canisius catechism.…
