Pope Francis reflects on the most misunderstood member of the Trinity in his inspiring catechesis on the Holy Spirit, exploring the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church and in guiding us to the Truth.
“I syng of a mayden” is a much-admired medieval English composition, celebrating the Annunciation by the Angel Gabriel to Mary, and the birth of Christ. Join your prayer with the many voices who have prayed it over the centuries and let it deepen your devotion to Mary in the Annunciation.
When trials of any kind enter our lives, we often lose the peace of mind that we had so long sought and built up in our relationships with others. How then can we rediscover that peace, even amidst trials? Fr Bernard Ducruet offers advice based on the wisdom of St Benedict.
When St Francis de Sales looked at the towns and cities of 17th-century France, he couldn't help but see 'the squalor of the Cross' in the squalor of the towns and cities. Determined to do something about it, he decided to set up a religious order to help them, with the aid of his friend St Jane Frances de Chantal. Learn how they became servants of the poor in founding the Visitation Order in this blog.
While everyone is familiar with St Thérèse of Lisieux, her sister Léonie is less well known. In comparison with her sisters, Léonie led a more challenging life. She suffered illness from childhood, was somewhat isolated within her family, had been expelled by her school and been abused by a maidservant. Three times she tried religious life before she finally succeeded aged thirty-five.
