Spirituality

One of those days is today. And today the miracle happened too. Newsroom (September 19, 2020 11:05 pm Gaudium Press) — Saint Genaro is known today for the miracle of the liquefaction of his blood, which occurs three times a year, in May, in December, and on September 19, as announced today by the Cardinal Crescenzio Sepe Archbishop of...

Roberto's family wanted him to become a politician, but God had him for much more. Newsroom (September 17, 2020 11:05 pm Gaudium Press) — Robert's family wanted him to become a politician. But God had great plans for him and made him a saintly doctor, cardinal, polemist. A humble, grandiose, writer. A giant. Even his opponents recognized his greatness. One...

Cornelius, which means "strong as a horn," suffered martyrdom when he became Pope in 253, under the rule of Emperor Decius. Newsroom (September 16, 2020, 7:32 pm Gaudium Press) — St. Cornelius and St. Cyprian, both role models of confessors of the faith, to the point of martyrdom, are our saints today. Cornelius, which means "strong as a horn," suffered...

Today we celebrate the life of Blessed Bartholomew Gutiérrez, a Mexican Augustinian, who died out of hatred for the faith in Japan. Newsroom, (September 2, Gaudium Press) — Today we celebrate the life of Blessed Bartholomew Gutiérrez, an Augustinian who died out of hatred for the faith in Japan. He was born in Mexico City on September 4, 1580, and...

Today's saint, Saint Giles or Aegidius, is a hermit of Athenian origin who lived in the 7th century. Newsdesk (September 1, 2020, Gaudium Press) Today's saint, Saint Giles or Aegidius, is a hermit of Athenian origin who lived in the 7th century. He immigrated to Arles, France, attracted by St. Caesar's reputation of sanctity. He lived as a hermit at the delta of...