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Saint Jude: Questioning Christ to remain in him

Saint Jude, former zealot turned apostle of faithful love: his question in the Upper Room reveals that God manifests himself in daily fidelity. History, epistle, iconography and devotion.

Welcoming Mercy with Saint Luke

Evangelist-physician of Antioch, companion of Paul; feast day October 18 in the Roman rite; singer of mercy, symbolized by the winged ox. Author of the Gospel...

Seraphim of Ascoli, brother of the humble

Saint Seraphim of Ascoli, known as Saint Seraphim of Montegranaro (1540–1604), was an Italian Capuchin lay brother whose poverty, humility and piety still shine today, and...

Saint Denis and his companions: light of testimony, strength of communion

Saint Denis, Bishop of Paris, and his fellow martyrs hold a unique place in the Christian tradition of France. Their memory, inscribed in the...