Category Archives: Saints

St. Kateri Tekakwitha (1656 – 1680)

Posted on November 30, 2012 by John Paul Wohlscheid

In honor of Pope Benedict’s canonization of two new saints back in October, here is a biography for St. Kateri Tekakwitha. St. Kateri Tekakwitha was born around 1656 in a Mohawk village near today’s Auriesville, New York. Her father was … Continue reading →

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St. Marianne Cope (1838 – 1918)

Posted on November 28, 2012 by John Paul Wohlscheid

In honor of Pope Benedict’s canonization of two new saints back in October, here is a biography for St. Marianne Cope. St. Marianne Cope was born on January 23, 1838 to Peter Koob and Barbara Witzenbacher in the Grand Duchy … Continue reading →

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Blessed Miguel Pro (1891-1927)

Posted on November 24, 2012 by John Paul Wohlscheid

Yesterday was the feast of Blessed Miguel Pro. I did not have a chance to put this up yesterday, but here is a biography that I wrote on Blessed Pro for my parish’s bulletin. Enjoy and Viva Cristo Rey. Blessed Miguel … Continue reading →

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Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen Speaks on Temptation

Posted on October 26, 2012 by John Paul Wohlscheid

 

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A Video on the Latin Mass Narrated by Archbishop Sheen

Posted on October 23, 2012 by John Paul Wohlscheid

In this film for 1941, then-Msgr. Fulton Sheen narrates the celebrated of a solemn High Mass at Easter. Very beautiful.

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Archbishop Fulton Sheen Sets the Record Straight on Contraception

Posted on October 19, 2012 by John Paul Wohlscheid

As we near the national election, all Catholics (and all Americans) should listen to this lecture on the evils of contraception.

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Archbishop Fulton Sheen Tells the Story of Blessed Charles de Foucauld

Posted on October 18, 2012 by John Paul Wohlscheid

In this video, Archbishop Fulton Sheen tells the story of Blessed Charles de Foucauld, a modern martyr.

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St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein)

Posted on August 9, 2012 by John Paul Wohlscheid

I originally wrote the following for my parish’s bulletin. Since today is St. Edith Stein’s feast day, I though I would share it with you. Edith Stein was born on October 1891 in Breslau, Germany to Jewish parents. Her father, … Continue reading →

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Archbishop Fulton J Sheen on Our Lady

Posted on July 10, 2012 by John Paul Wohlscheid

In the last couple of weeks, Pope Benedict XVI declared Archbishop Fulton J Sheen venerable. In honor of this influential Catholic evangelist, I would like to present this beautiful and moving talk given by the Archbishop on Our Lady.

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The Astounding and Little Known Story Behind the St. Michael Prayer.

Posted on June 29, 2012 by John Paul Wohlscheid

Before Vatican II, the St. Michael prayer was said after every Mass. This custom was started by Pope Leo XIII. Below is the story behind the devotion and it is quite astounding to say the least. The following is taken … Continue reading →

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