missionary in the colonies of the New World. He sailed into Cartagena (modern day Columbia), a rich port city washed by the Caribbean. He was ordained there in 1615. By...
St. Peter Claver
The Book of Genesis
...grandson. Jacob tricks his father and brother, finagling his way into receiving a special blessing. He has twelve sons, which the twelve tribes of Israel trace their lineage back to....
Trinity Sunday
...and faith. It has been said that mystery is not a wall to run up against, but an ocean in which to swim. Liturgical Color(s): White Type of Holiday: Solemnity;...
The Book of Jeremiah
...with his death on the battlefield of Megiddo (609 B.C.) as he attempted to stop the northward march of the Egyptian Pharaoh Neco who was going to provide assistance to...