...with the youthful Tobias has caused him to be invoked for journeys and at critical moments in life. Tradition also holds that Raphael is the angel that stirred the waters...
Feast of Sts. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels
The Bible and the Lectionary
...reading is usually from the Old Testament (except during the Easter season when we always hear from the Acts of the Apostles) and the second reading is usually a passage...
The Developing Baby – I Can Suck My Thumb
...another couple months. If her mother’s womb had a window, you could watch your spiritually adopted baby squint, swallow and move her tongue. She can make a tight fist if...
St. Peter Claver
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...