Relics are parts of, or objects linked with the bodies of saints. Throughout Christian history, several relics have been associated with Jesus and his saints. Some people believe in the authenticity of these Christian relics, while some doubt their validity. Christian relics were extremely sought after by churches, with theRead More →
Prior to 1802, not many people, especially Catholic Christians, had heard about saint Philomena and the miracles she had performed. In May of that year, the excavation crew that was working on the Catacomb of Priscilla discovered a tomb, which was later determined to belong to a young saint calledRead More →
There are times when people feel a need to understand the situations they are going through, and even try gain knowledge of what the future holds. In many cases, people turn to astrology, but in other cases people use tarot cards. There’s a similarity between astrology and tarot cards asRead More →
The Pendle Hill Witch Trials of the 17th century is perhaps the most notorious and famous witch trial, dark tale of imprisonment and execution recorded at Lancaster Castle. Paranoia was endemic in England at that time. James 1 was the king who was living in fear of a Catholic rebellionRead More →
Head into the famous nave of the Chartres Cathedral, France, and you’ll discover one of the most famous spiritual paths in the world. The Labyrinth of Chartres Cathedral. The Cathedral itself is a wonderful example of Gothic architecture, which was built over 26 years, beginning in 1145. Spiritual paths suchRead More →
Celebrated on the feast day of October 17th, Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque was born in 1647 AD at Janots, a small town in Burgundy. The Saint was the fifth of seven children, to Claude and Philiberte Alacoque. From her early childhood, Margaret showed extraordinary love for the Blessed Sacrament, andRead More →
The Book of Five Rings, written around 1645 by Miyamoto Musashi, has maintained its relevance over the centuries and continues to provide value to readers today. From samurais to business owners to history buffs, this famous text offers insight on more than just succeeding in battle. It’s often regarded asRead More →
This is the legend of a great saint, the blessed Saint Margaret of Antioch. A learned man named Theoteinus recorded her story to be passed down and remembered throughout the years. Having been born in Antioch, the blessed Margaret’s mother died at an early age, and she was raised insteadRead More →
Around the year 300AD, Saint Philomena was heavily persecuted, and having undertaken extensive torture, she was eventually martyred under the rule of the Roman emperor Diocletian. Though little is known about Saint Philomena, a Neapolitan nun by the name of Sister Maria Luisa di Gesu claims the great Saint visitedRead More →
In 1802, a team of excavators down in the Roman catacombs made a remarkable discovery. In the catacomb of Saint Priscilla, among many other tombs which lay empty, the preserved tomb of a Christian Martyr is uncovered. This would later become known as the tomb of Saint Philomena. As excitementRead More →
