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3 days ago · On June 9, the Catholic Church commemorates the sixth-century Irish monk and missionary Saint Columba of Iona, also known as St. Columcille. One of Ireland’s three patron saints (together with Saint Patrick and Saint Brigid), he is also sometimes called the “Apostle of the Picts” for his evangelization of Scotland.
3 days ago · Saint Patrick ( Latin: Patricius; Irish: Pádraig [ˈpˠɑːɾˠɪɟ] or [ˈpˠaːd̪ˠɾˠəɟ]; Welsh: Padrig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the "Apostle of Ireland", he is the primary patron saint of Ireland, the other patron saints being Brigid of Kildare and Columba.
5 days ago · In another dream, the divine messenger led him to the nearby hill of Montesiepi, where the Twelve Apostles appeared to him, urging him to retire there, to build a house to the glory of God, the Virgin Mary and the apostles, and to live as a hermit.
5 days ago · Was there a major Church Father or Reformer who thought that St. Paul is one of the 24 elders in Rev 4:4 and/or one of the 12 apostles of the Lamb in Rev 21:14? The short answer would seem to be no .
Jun 7, 2024 · Jesus “appointed twelve,” the gospel of Mark says, “that they might be with him” (Mk 3:14). We know nothing of Thomas’ life before the Lord called him, but we do know that the call resounded in this Jewish man’s life as nothing before or after it.
5 days ago · If you would like to better imitate Thomas’ bravery in remaining close to Jesus, despite any dangers that might arise, or if you have trouble with a doubting heart, consider spending nine days in...
4 days ago · 1. Saint Peter’s name was originally Simon and he was a fisherman of Galilee. 2. He was one of the 12 apostles. His brother, Andrew, introduced him to Jesus. 3. Saint Peter struggled with doubt and human weakness, yet Jesus still chose him! 4. Saint Peter was the first Pope.
