Benedict XV: Ratzinger’s Namesake and Promoter of Music

A century ago, on January 22, 1922, the Pope of Peace died at the age of 67: Benedict XV, whose original name was Giacomo Della Chiesa. Born in Genoa, northwestern Italy, to a noble family on November 21, 1854, at the age of 20 he graduated in law, at 24 he was a priest, at […]

The Rundown! (1.21.22): With Bug Hall!

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Day 22: Go to Joseph (2022)

Fr. Mike shows us how the faithfulness of Joseph in the Old Testament foreshadows the faithfulness of St. Joseph, the husband of Mary, in the New Testament. Today’s readings are Genesis 41-42; Job 33-34 and Proverbs 4:1-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be […]

St. Vincent of Saragossa

Vincent, who lived in the third century, served as a deacon and became the protomartyr of Spain. During the persecution of Dacian, governor of Spain, Vincent and his bishop, Valerius of Saragossa, were arrested. The bishop was exiled, but Vincent was subjected to terrible torture before finally dying. It is said that his skin was […]