Category Archives: e-Formation

Early in the fourth century St. Helena, mother of the Roman Emperor Constantine, went to Jerusalem in search of the holy places of Christ's life. She razed the second-century Temple of Aphrodite, which tradition held was built over the Savior's tomb, and her son built the Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher over the tomb. During…

Saint of the Day for September 9 St. Peter Claver was born at Verdu, Catalonia, Spain, in 1580, of impoverished parents descended from ancient and distinguished families. He studied at the Jesuit college of Barcelona, entered the Jesuit novitiate at Tarragona in 1602 and took his final vows on August 8th, 1604. While studying philosophy at Majorca, the young religious was influenced by St. Alphonsus Rodriguez to…

Date of Writing: The Book of 1 Corinthians was written in approximately A. D. 55. Purpose of Writing: The apostle Paul founded the church in Corinth. A few years after leaving the church, the apostle Paul heard some disturbing reports about the Corinthian church. They were full of pride and were excusing sexual immorality. Spiritual gifts were…

What is the Holy Spirit?  Good question.  It’s easy to think of the Holy Spirit as a powerful force from God.  Or a mysterious aspect of God’s life.  It’s confusing to many.  So what is the Holy Spirit?  The proper question is not “what” but “Who.”  “Who is the Holy Spirit” is the right question…