Saint Clement of Alexandria

In the age of Gnosticism, Clement’s diligence to his studies and his passion for writing powerful texts covering philosophy and theology help to pave the way for another Great of the Church: Origen. It is understood that Saint Mark traveled to Egypt’s Alexandria and established the Christian Church in that region. In the 2nd and … Continue reading Saint Clement of Alexandria →

Saint John of Damascus

“John was know as chrysorrhoas or gold-pourer for the elegance of his writing.” One of the last Greek Fathers of the Church, John aligned with much of Aristotle for his theological foundation. Born in Damascus when it was under Muslim rule, he grew to be a leader and chief representative of the local Christians to the Caliph. … Continue reading Saint John of Damascus →

Saint Francis Xavier

More than ten weeks after his death, the body of Francis Xavier was found uncorrupted, flesh colored, and had no odor of death. To this day, his body remains without blemish or sign of decay. Xavier was born in Spain’s Basque country in 1506, and before he was 24, he was a Master of Arts … Continue reading Saint Francis Xavier →

Blessed Nicholas Ferrar

Drawn to religious life and devotion to family, Nicholas established an extended Rule of Life at Little Gidding just outside London in 1626. Born in a time of significant travel amongst countries in Europe as well as the push into the New World of America, Nicholas also participated in travel that helped to shape his inward devotion … Continue reading Blessed Nicholas Ferrar →

Blessed Charles de Foucauld

Born in France to an aristocratic family, Charles was orphaned at 6 years old. He rejected the Catholic faith of his grandfather and joined the army as a teen. While in the army, he desired to travel to Morocco for scientific research but was denied his petition. He subsequently resigned his position from the army … Continue reading Blessed Charles de Foucauld →

Blessed Richard Hooker

“To reform ourselves is not to sever ourselves from the Church we were before.” Born in one of the most tumultuous eras of English history, Richard Hooker had a great deal of social and religious influence to train his growing identity. Hooker was born in 1553; only 20 years prior, Henry VIII broke away from … Continue reading Blessed Richard Hooker →

Saint James of Jerusalem

From the Gospels of Mark (3:21), John (7:2-7), and Luke (21:16), the relationship between Jesus and His brothers was not perfect. They neither appeared to appreciate His enthusiasm nor His claims about Himself. But, the historian Eusebius claimed that it was in fact James whom Jesus chose to be His successor and head of the … Continue reading Saint James of Jerusalem →