The Martyrs of Compiègne describes the 16 Carmelites (all of them from the Carmel of Compiègne) consisting of 11 discalced nuns, 3 lay sisters, and 2 tertiaries/externs who were executed in Compiègne (today referred to as Place de la Nation, Paris, France) by the guillotine on 17th July in 1794. This occurred during the infamous […]
Christian symbols are more than just some kind of badge which people display or wear to show that they are members of the in Crowd. Christian symbols and their meanings are not just superficial, they often operate at the subconscious level, which focuses and concentrates the faith of the worshiper. The Cross The most important […]
The Golden Legend has become known as one of the greatest works on the lives of the saints, and became one of the most influential works of the middle ages. The only book more widely read was the Bible. The Golden Legend is still read today by the faithful around the world. The work of […]
