2017-02-17 04:32
February 17 is the memorial of the Seven Holy Founders of the Order of Servites.
These seven men were born into noble families in 13th century Florence, which was torn by political strife a… Read More
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2017-02-15 05:52
The saint of the day for February 15 is St. Claude de la Colombiere, a Jesuit missionary, who was the brilliant and pious spiritual director of St. Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque. While he is… Read More
2017-02-13 05:05
On February 13, we commemorate the great Dominican mystic and stigmatist, St. Catherine de’ Ricci (1522-1590), who was a Dominican nun, of the Third Order, enclosed in a convent at th… Read More
2017-02-10 05:19
Today is the memorial of St. Scholastica, the twin sister of St. Benedict, founder of the Benedictine order. She is the patron saint of convulsive children, nuns, and storms.
Like most twin… Read More
2017-02-08 05:48
Today is the feast of St. Josephine Bakhita, a Canossian Sister who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in Sudan. She is the patron saint of Sudan.
Josephine Bakhita was born in Eastern Sud… Read More
2017-02-06 04:47
The saints of the day for February 6 are St. Paul Miki and companions, martyrs.
These twenty-six martyrs are sometimes called the martyrs of Nagasaki and the martyrs of Japan. St. Francis X… Read More
2017-02-02 06:34
Today the Church celebrates the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, which occurs forty days after the birth of Jesus and is also known as Candlemas day, since the blessing and procession… Read More
2017-02-02 04:54
On February 11, 1858, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to 14-year-old Bernadette Soubirous in a cave at Massabielle near Lourdes, France. By July 16, she had appeared 18 times and proclaime… Read More
2017-01-31 03:45
On Jan. 31, we celebrate the feast of St. John Bosco or “Don Bosco,” a 19th century Italian priest who worked to improve the education, vocational opportunities, and faith of yo… Read More
2017-01-30 10:22
January 30 is the feast of St. Aldegund of Maubeuge, a French Benedictine abbess who is the patron saint of breast cancer. She is also invoked against eye troubles, other types of cancer… Read More
2017-01-28 06:17
January 28 is the feast of Saint Thomas Aquinas, a 13th century Dominican priest, philosopher, and theologian. As a Doctor of the Church, he has been given the title “Angelic Doctor&r&helli…Read More
2017-01-26 09:52
Today, January 26, is the memorial of Sts. Timothy and Titus. Both men were close colleagues with St. Paul in his missionary journeys and perpetuated his work among the Gentiles.
Timothy a… Read More
2017-01-24 05:29
St. Francis de Sales (1567-1622), a theologian and the patron saint of writers has long been my mentor and model, and one of my most powerful intercessors. As an author, theologian and a fr… Read More
2017-01-23 05:30
January 23 is the feast of St. Marianne Cope (1838-1918), a Sister of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities, who was canonized Oct. 21, 2012. She is the first Franciscan woman from North A… Read More
2017-01-19 07:08
The saint of the day is St. Canute, the patron saint of Denmark. He was the illegitimate son of King Sweyn Estrithson of Denmark and the nephew of King Knud of England. He succeeded his old… Read More
2017-01-18 06:23
January 18 is the feast day is St. Margaret of Hungary, Princess and Dominican nun.
Born in Turoc Castle in 1242, Margaret was the daughter of King Bela IV, champion of Christianity, and Q… Read More
2017-01-17 05:09
The saint of the day for January 17 is St. Anthony of the Desert (c. 251–356), a religious hermit and monk, who is known as the founder of monasticism. His rule of order was one of th… Read More
2017-01-12 07:46
The Knights of Columbus is urging all Catholics to pray the Novena for National Unity from Thursday, January 12, through Inauguration Day, Friday, January 20.
The novena prayer asks t… Read More
2017-01-11 06:56
January 12 is the feast of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys, the founder of the Sisters of the Congregation of Notre Dame, a teaching order. She is the patron saint of poor people and those rejecte… Read More
2017-01-09 06:32
After Jesus was baptized,
he came up from the water and behold,
the heavens were opened for him,
and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove
and coming upon him.
And a voice came fr… Read More
2017-01-06 05:36
Since I am busy working on my third book, this will be a quick post. Here are my seven favorite non-fiction books from 2016:
33 Days to Merciful Love by Michael E. Gaitley, MIC
How to Be Ho… Read More
2017-01-04 06:59
January 4th is the feast of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, a single woman, a wife, a mother, a widow, a lay woman and a religious Sister. She was the foundress of the first American Catholic pari… Read More
2017-01-04 05:57
In 2016, I watched a total of 44 films. Here are my top five favorites in no particular order:
The Young Messiah
Risen
Hacksaw Ridge
Ben-Hur
Miracles From Heaven
Honorable Mention:
The Let… Read More
2017-01-02 10:16
Summary
A new family has moved into St. Anne’s parish. It is Christmas time and the Perez family, who are refugees, needed a safe place to stay. The red-headed twins, Katie and Patric… Read More
2017-01-01 22:27
Happy New Year to all and a blessed Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God! Today we also observe the 50th annual World Day of Peace and are invited to pray for peace in the world.
On this first… Read More
2016-12-30 08:42
“The family is the privileged setting where every person learns to give and receive love… The family is an intermediate institution between individuals and society, and nothing… Read More
2016-12-28 07:24
Today we commemorate the Feast of the Holy Innocents. All male children under the age of two in Bethlehem were massacred by King Herod the Great in an attempt to kill the child Jesus. We ca… Read More
2016-12-27 06:40
Today is the feast day of my Community — the feast of St. John, Apostle and Evangelist. St. John is also my patron saint and the saint I try most to emulate in my daily life.
St. John… Read More
2016-12-23 08:10
1. The Christmas lights in Wichita this year have been amazing! On Gaudete Sunday, the third Sunday of Advent, which is characterized by joy, we went out to view the lights around the… Read More
2016-12-21 05:16
Today is the memorial of St. Peter Canisius, Jesuit priest and Doctor of the Church. He was well-known for his strong defense of the Catholic faith during the Protestant Reformation i… Read More
2016-12-20 05:27
Christmas is the origin of Christian evangelization in the world because the primary Eucharistic event of our faith is the birth of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Jesus is God’s L… Read More
2016-12-16 06:55
This will be very quick, as Christmas is coming soon and I have barely begun to prepare for the season. I have been preparing spiritually for Christ’s coming during this Advent season… Read More
2016-12-15 09:28
Today’s saint was born Paolina (Paula) Francesca Maria at Brescia, Italy on Nov. 6, 1813. She was the sixth of nine children of a wealthy noble landowner and industrialist, Clement de… Read More
2016-12-14 05:58
December 14 is the feast of St. John of the Cross, priest and doctor of the Church. He is the patron saint of mystics, contemplatives, mystical theology, and poets. He was, in fact, one of… Read More
2016-12-13 05:51
December 13th is the feast of St. Lucy (283-304), a noblewoman who was born in Syracuse, Italy, during the Diocletian persecution. She made a vow of virginity and distributed her wealth to… Read More
2016-12-12 06:40
Today we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. As patroness of the Americas, Our Lady of Guadalupe brings the promise of hope into our lives. She covers us in the folds of her… Read More
2016-12-12 06:40
Today we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. As patroness of the Americas, Our Lady of Guadalupe brings the promise of hope into our lives. She covers us in the folds of her… Read More
2016-12-11 09:06
“The most Blessed Virgin Mary was, from the first moment of her conception, by a singular grace and privilege of almighty God and by virtue of the merits of Jesus Christ, Savior of t… Read More
2016-12-07 23:30
“The most Blessed Virgin Mary was, from the first moment of her conception, by a singular grace and privilege of almighty God and by virtue of the merits of Jesus Christ, Savior of t… Read More
2016-12-07 05:43
By Jean M. Heimann
Today is the memorial of St. Ambrose, one of the most illustrious Fathers and Doctors of the Church. He was one of the four original Doctors of the Latin Church and the b… Read More
2016-12-02 12:21
1. Believe is one Christmas movie I am looking forward to viewing this year. It opens in theaters on Dec. 2. Here is a review from Variety, Here is a brief synopsis from the website… Read More
2016-12-02 06:21
Believe is one Christmas movie I am looking forward to viewing this year. It opens in theaters on Dec. 2. Here is a review from Variety, Here is a brief synopsis from the website. For… Read More
2016-12-02 06:21
1. Believe is one Christmas movie I am looking forward to viewing this year. It opens in theaters on Dec. 2. Here is a review from Variety, Here is a brief synopsis from the website. Fo… Read More
2016-12-01 07:11
December 1 is the feast day of St. Eligius, who was born to Roman parents, Eucherius and Terrigia, around 590 near Limoges in France. His father was a metalsmith and Eligius and recognizing… Read More
2016-11-30 13:06
1. The word Advent comes from the Latin word adventus, which means “coming” or “arrival.”
2. The Advent Season always begins four Sundays before Christmas; so it is… Read More
2016-11-30 12:52
Today is the feast of St. Andrew the Apostle. He is the patron of fishermen, singers, unmarried women, and women who wish to become mothers.
St. Andrew, son of Jonah, was the brother of th… Read More
2016-11-30 07:06
~ Image Copyright Jean M. Heimann 2016
The word Advent comes from the Latin word adventus, which means “coming” or “arrival.”
The Advent Season always begins four… Read More
2016-11-30 07:06
1. The word Advent comes from the Latin word adventus, which means "coming" or "arrival."2. The Advent Season always begins four Sundays before Christmas; so it is rarely four full weeks lon… Read More
2016-11-30 06:52
Today is the feast of St. Andrew the Apostle. He is the patron of fishermen, singers, unmarried women, and women who wish to become mothers.St. Andrew, son of Jonah, was the brother of the A… Read More
2016-11-28 07:50
Today, November 28, the Church honors St. Catherine of Laboure, the humble Daughter of Charity to whom Mary appeared, requesting that the Miraculous Medal be struck so that all who wear it… Read More
2016-11-26 06:18
The liturgical season of Advent begins on the first Sunday in Advent, opening a new year in our Church’s Calendar. Advent is from the Latin adventus, which means “coming&r&helli…Read More
2016-11-22 03:04
On November 22, the Church celebrates the memorial of St. Cecilia, virgin and martyr. St. Cecilia, patroness of musicians, is one of the most famous and most venerated of Roman martyrs.It is… Read More
2016-11-21 19:29
Today, November 21, is the Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary celebrates the fact that the parents of Our Lady brought her to t… Read More
2016-11-21 07:00
The word Advent comes from the Latin word advenio, which means "to come to," and denotes the coming of Christ. Advent is a time to prepare our hearts and souls for the Savior’s three c… Read More
2016-11-18 18:33
The winners of the electronic Magnificat Advent Companion Giveaway are: Amy and Deacon John Giglio Jr. Please contact me at [email protected] to claim your prize. If you do not contact… Read More
2016-11-18 07:15
This novena begins on November 19 and continues through November 27.(Recite this prayer for nine consecutive days.)O Immaculate Virgin Mary,Mother of Our Lord Jesus and our Mother,penetrated… Read More
2016-11-17 05:25
We are frequently entertained and fascinated by the lifestyles of royalty and their romantic adventures in books and movies. However, St. Elizabeth was a real-life princess, who served as an… Read More
2016-11-16 06:09
St. Gertrude the GreatSt. Gertrude was born in Eisleben, Germany in 1256. As a five-year-old, she was received into the monastery of the Cistercian nuns in Helfta. She was an intellectually… Read More
2016-11-15 05:10
By Jean M. HeimannOn November 15, the Church celebrates St. Albert the Great, "the light of Germany", uniquely named the “Universal Doctor” because of his vast knowledge and writ… Read More
2016-11-14 06:07
The saint of the day for November 14 is St. Lawrence (also spelled Laurence) O'Toole, a Benedictine abbot and archbishop of Dublin.St. Lawrence O'Toole was born around 1128 in County Kildare… Read More
2016-11-14 03:03
Today is Day 1 of the Virtual Book Tour for Ornamental Graces by Carolyn Astfalk.Brief SummaryAfter his duplicitous girlfriend left, Dan Malone spent six months in a tailspin of despair and… Read More
2016-11-11 13:31
We salute you! Thank you for your service!1. Happy Veteran's Day, USA!What is Veteran's Day?On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day in the eleventh month of the year 1918, an armistic… Read More
2016-11-10 06:29
Today the Church celebrates the memorial of St. Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor. He is regarded as one of the most important of the Western Fathers of the Church.St. Leo the Great (d. 461) wa… Read More
2016-11-10 05:31
Day 1: St. Jude, Patron of Impossible Causes, we thank you for your intercession with our elections.Day 2: St. Frances Cabrini, you who tirelessly built th… Read More
2016-11-09 07:14
Today the Church celebrates the feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome, the Mother Church of Catholicism. The Basilica of St. John Lateran is the cathedral of Rome. This is… Read More
2016-11-08 08:43
By Jean M. Heimann November 8 is the feast of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, a French discalced Carmelite nun, a mystic, a spiritual director, and a spiritual writer. She is the patron s… Read More
2016-11-07 09:55
Today's saint of the day is St. Engelbert of Cologne. He was born in Berg around the year 1185 to Engelbert, Count of Berg and Margaret, daughter of the Count of Gelderland. He studied at th… Read More
2016-11-04 12:49
I enjoy adult coloring books. As a psychologist, I am keenly aware of the healing power of art therapy and how it can help reduce stress and tension and allow the person to focus and to expr… Read More
2016-11-04 09:46
November 4 is the memorial of St. Charles Borromeo (1538 - 15840), Bishop of Milan and one of the great reformers of the sixteenth century. He is is the patron of catechists, catechumens, sp… Read More
2016-11-03 08:45
On November 3, we celebrate the feast of St Martin de Porres, a Peruvian Dominican Brother whose life of charity and devotion led to his canonization as the first black saint of the Americas… Read More
2016-11-02 04:26
November 2 is All Souls' Day. Today Roman Catholics commemorate and pray for the holy souls in Purgatory, undergoing purification of their sins before entering heaven.The theological basis f… Read More
2016-11-01 05:22
On November 1, we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints, also known as Hallowmas and All Hallows. Today's feast honors all the saints of the Church, known and unknown, whose virtues and effo… Read More
2016-10-31 05:46
On October 31, we celebrate the eve of All Saints. Pope Sixtus IV in 1484 established November 1, the feast of All Saints, as a holy day of obligation and gave it both a vigil (known today a… Read More
2016-10-28 05:50
This has been a busy, but fun fall for me. Here is a photo guide to how I have been spending this fall season, when I am not writing, speaking, blogging, or ministering.1. Riding on hay wago… Read More
2016-10-28 04:06
October 28 is the feast of Sts. Simon and Jude, apostles and martyrs.The name of St. Simon usually appears eleventh in the list of the apostles. The first cousin of Jesus, he was born at Can… Read More
2016-10-27 07:07
By Jean M. HeimannBlessed Bartholomew was born circa 1200 at Vicenza, Italy Vicenza in Northern Italy, and belonged to the noble family of Breganza. He received the habit of the order from S… Read More
2016-10-26 05:23
Today is the feast of St. Peter of Alcantra, one of the famous sixteenth century Spanish mystics. He was a Franciscan Friar who initiated one of the strictest reforms of his Order.He was bor… Read More
2016-10-26 03:41
The novena for the election in the United States begins on October 30 and lasts nine consecutive days. Below are the prayers.In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.D… Read More
2016-10-25 06:17
Prayer to Our Suffering Savior for the Holy Souls in PurgatoryO most sweet Jesus, through the bloody sweat which Thou didst suffer in the Garden of Gethsemane, have mercy on these Blessed So… Read More
2016-10-24 05:08
The saint of the day for October 23 is St. John of Capistrano, a great Franciscan priest, preacher, and theologian who promoted devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus. He is the patron saint of… Read More
2016-10-22 05:37
Today, October 22, is the feast of Pope St. John Paul II, one of the most beloved popes of all time. He was born Karol Josef Wojtyla in Wadowice, a city 50 kilometers from Cracow… Read More
2016-10-21 04:15
By Jean M. HeimannOctober 21 is the feast of St. Laura of St. Catherine of Siena (1874-1949), a Colombian sister who founded the Congregation of the Missionary Sisters of Mary Immaculate and… Read More
2016-10-20 05:53
Today, October 20, is the feast of St. Paul of the Cross (1694-1775), Italian priest, mystic, and founder of the Passionist Congregation.Paul was born in Ovada, in northern Italy as Paolo Fr… Read More
2016-10-19 06:48
On October 19, in the dioceses of the United States, the Church celebrates the feast of Sts. John de Brébeuf and Issac Jogues and their companions, 17th century martyrs. They we… Read More
2016-10-18 05:40
Today, October 18, is the feast of St. Luke the Evangelist. It is believed that St. Luke was born a Greek and a gentile. A physician at Antioch, and a painter, St. Luke became a convert of S… Read More
2016-10-16 23:33
By Jean M. HeimannSt. Ignatius of Antioch ( c. 50 - c.107), whose feast we celebrate on October 17, was an early Church Father, bishop, and martyr. Tradition tells us that he was a con… Read More
2016-10-15 04:07
October 15 is the feast of St. Teresa of Avila (1515-1582), virgin and Doctor of the Church. She helped reform the Carmelite order and founded seventeen monasteries.Teresa de Ahumada y Ceped… Read More
2016-10-14 04:42
On October 14, we commemorate St. Callistus I, who was a slave, a convict, pope, and martyr. The saint caused a major controversy, including a schism that lasted almost two decades, by choos… Read More
2016-10-14 01:34
Those of us who cherished Pope St. John Paul II knew that he was a great man, whom we not only admired, but loved. We knew that he was a saint and would one day be declared so officially by… Read More
2016-10-13 04:06
The Visionaries -- Jacinta, 6, Francisco, 8, and Lucia, 9By Jean M. HeimannOn Sunday in October 13, 1917, at midday, a crowd of approximately 100,000 spectators gathered on a rainy… Read More
2016-10-12 03:03
October 12 is the feast of Our Lady of the Pillar -- the Blessed Virgin Mary's first apparition in history. The Blessed Mother appeared to Saint James the Apostle, the brother of Saint John… Read More
2016-10-11 04:19
October 11 is the feast of Pope St. John XXIII, pope from 1958-1963, best known for convening the Second Vatican Council. He was beatified by Pope John Paul II on September 3, 2000. &nb&hell…Read More
2016-10-10 06:04
Devotion to Mary under the ancient title of "Our Lady of Good Remedy" is widely known in Europe and Latin America and the Church celebrates her feast day on October 8.800 years ago Chr… Read More
2016-10-07 07:39
In Torchbearer, Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson makes a convincing argument on the absurdity of life without God. He begins the hour long documentary by narrating the story of creation… Read More
2016-10-07 03:48
October 7 is the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. This feast was instituted by Pope St. Pius V in thanksgiving for the great naval victory over the Turks at the battle of Lepanto on this day… Read More
2016-10-06 04:28
On October 6, we celebrate the feast of St. St. Bruno, the founder of the Carthusian order. He was born at Cologne, Germany around 1030. He studied at the school of the Cathedral of Rheims (… Read More
2016-10-05 04:38
Today is the feast of St. Maria Faustina Kowalska (1905 - 1938), a Polish nun who was chosen by Jesus to remind the world of the mystery of God's merciful love, the devotion to Divine Mercy… Read More
2016-10-04 04:32
October 4th is the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, “the little beggar”, who is perhaps the most popular saint in history.Francis Bernardone was born in 1182 in Assisi, Italy. His… Read More
2016-10-03 19:18
“Mankind will not have peace until it turns to the Fount of My Mercy.”-- Words from our Lord to St. Maria Faustina KowalskaWASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 3, 2016 – Today the world… Read More
2016-10-03 04:35
October 3 is the feast of St. Mother Theodore Guérin (also known as Anne-Thérèse Guérin) was born Oct. 2, 1798, in the village of Etables, France. Her devotion to… Read More
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