Inspiration for the Feast of Corpus Christi Peter of Prague, a German priest traveling on pilgrimage to Rome in 1263, could never have imagined he was about to witness a miracle. Given permission to say Holy Mass at the tomb of the martyr St. Christina, he prepared for the celebration. Nagging doubts preyed on his … Read moreEucharistic Miracle of Bolsena

Observe the young couple walking along a beach on Cape Cod. Occasionally, the woman will pick up a shell or point out a periwinkle etching tracks in the mud flats. The man is quiet, ruminating on a profound decision in his life. Does he know that she knows the secret? The secret is hidden under … Read morePilgrims at Paine’s Creek

It is a joyous day in merry old England! St. George Visit merry old England on April 23 and you will become part of a joyful celebration is St. George Day! After all, the English must celebrate their patron saint. Village squares will be festooned with the Red Cross flag, used in remembrance of this … Read moreHappy St. George Day!

The miracle of Servant of God Father Emil Kapaun… Today I will tell you the story of a crucifix not designed in an artist’s workshop. It was created by a Jewish Marine pilot in a Chinese POW camp during the Korean War.  Christ in Barbed Wire was the work of Captain Gerry Fink, a marine reservist … Read moreThe Barbed Wire Crucifix

How an early-spring picnic led me to ponder the mystery of the Annunciation. My dear husband can, at times, be a puzzling gentleman. Perhaps you can relate to this statement. I present to you a case in point. On the Solemnity of the Annunciation, he wished to celebrate the feast in a unique way. He … Read moreMary’s Magnificat