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Thomas Becket, a Great Medieval Martyr
The murder of St. Thomas Becket may be the most shocking martyrdom in the medieval Church. The murder of St.
St. Thomas Becket, Archbishop and Martyr
Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, was murdered in his own cathedral in 1170. Soon after his death there were reports of
Father Christmas in Chesterton’s Shop of Ghosts
Without presuming to speak for the human race, but claiming what authority membership bestows, let it be said that there
Why Do We Celebrate Martyrs at Christmas?
t’s the season of joy and the time of good tidings, so why is the liturgical calendar for Christmas packed
The Manger and the Cross Point to the Same Truth
Two nights ago, my husband asked me to help him put something in the garage. It was there—out of earshot
The Art of Advent: The Meeting of Mary and Elisabeth
Viewing and pondering sacred art offers the faithful a great way to prepare for the birth of Our Blessed Lord
Close Out Advent with the Infant of Prague Christmas Novena
Until recently, I was someone who just didn’t “get” the Infant of Prague. It’s a beautiful statue, with a fascinating
Saint Lucy: A Light to the World & the Church
One of the lessons of the virgin martyrs including Saint Lucy is the greatness of the virtue of chastity. Saint