Sts Mary, Martha & Lazarus were three siblings who lived in Bethany and who were friends of Jesus. Formerly this feast belonged to Martha, but since the Church now differentiates between Mary of Bethany and Mary Magdalene, the siblings share the feast.
This prayer is the Collect prayed at Mass on the feast of the Transfiguration
SS Joachim and Anne were the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the grandparents of the Lord. They remind us that the Word truly became flesh in a particular family.
A common misbelief about Christianity is that women are considered inferior to men. By exploring one of Jesus' most beloved followers, St Mary Magdalene, we look at the reality behind the myth.
Uncover 10 of Pope Francis' reflections on the liturgy from his document Desiderio Desideravi.
How can our relationship with God bring joy? St Bonaventure, a 13th-century Franciscan, believed that it was important that we use our emotions to have an intense relationship with God, which would, in turn, deepen our joy.
