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The Queen Mother
The Queen Mother By Fr. Bartholomew Calvano, O.P. As one might admire a many-faceted gem, turning it over and over to reveal still greater brilliance, each mystery of our Catholic Faith shines forth with exquisite beauty. The Fifth Glorious Mystery—the Coronation of...
Bl. Mannes de Guzman, O.P. 101
The month of August brings us the family of Dominic. On August 2nd, we celebrated Bl. Jane of Aza, mother of St. Dominic. On August 8th, we celebrated the great solemnity of St. Dominic himself. And on August 18th, we have the privilege to celebrate Dominic’s older...
St. Hyacinth Jacek, O.P. 101
Like Holy Father Dominic, St. Hyacinth (ca. 1185-1257, feast – Aug. 17, patron of those in danger of drowning) was a canon. And like St. Dominic, a journey with his bishop changed his life. St. Hyacinth, along with his brother Bl. Ceslaus, was a Canon of the...
The Seed of Glory
The Seed of Glory By Fr. Gregory Santy, O.P. A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon beneath her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.⸺Revelation 12:1 Each year on August 15th the Church commemorates the Assumption of the...