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St. John of Kanty John Cantius was born in the year 1397 in the Polish town of Kanty (whence his surname). He became a professor of theology, then parish priest; soon, however, he returned to the professor's chair at the University of Cracow. On foot he visited the holy places of Rome and Palestine. One…

In prison, had John grown discouraged and depressed? Here, he doubts whether Jesus is really the Messiah, so he sends disciples to ask him. Jesus does not disappoint. “Go and tell John what you hear and see,” he says; and to amplify his point, Jesus rolls out a highlight reel of his choicest healings and…

Saint Nicholas, bishop of Myra, is undoubtedly one of the most popular saints honored in the Western world. In the United States, his memory has survived in the unique personality of Saint Claus — the jolly, rotund, white-bearded gentleman who captivates children with promises of gifts on Christmas Eve. Considered primarily as the patron saint…

Every year on the final Sunday in Ordinary Time the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Christ the King. This feast was added to the calendar of feasts by Pope Pius XI on December 11, 1925. The image of the Messiah King is everywhere in the Old Testament and Christians today hail Christ as King of…