On June 16, 2002, Pope John Paul II canonized in Rome Padre Pio of Pietrelcina, one of the greatest saints of all times. There are saints who have been known for healing; there are saints who could “read” souls; there are saints who were known...
[caption id="attachment_8695" align="alignright" width="350"] The children of Jacob sell their brother Joseph by Konstantin Flavitsky. It was Judah who suggested that Joseph be sold, instead of being killed.[/caption]His name means “The Praise of the Lord.” Judah was a leader among Jacob’s unruly sons. He was...
[caption id="attachment_8644" align="alignright" width="350"] Joseph interprets Pharaoh's dream.[/caption]His name means “May the Lord Add.” He saw that God was doing something much larger with his life than merely giving him a “good life” free from struggle. God blessed him with wisdom and success. His work: Joseph had...
JACOB --- His name means “He grasps the heel,” figuratively, “He deceives.” His Work: He was an indentured servant of his uncle Laban for fourteen years. He was also a herdsman. His Character: Jacob had learned the art of cunning and deception which was encouraged by his...
[caption id="attachment_8499" align="alignright" width="350"] Esau sells his birthright to Jacob[/caption]ESAU – His name means “Hairy.” His work: Esau was an accomplished hunter. He cared little for the promise of God, and instead gave away his birthright. His character: He was considered as “man’s man.” He was ruddy,...
ST. DOMINIC is the founder of the Order of Preachers, commonly known as the Dominican Order. He was born at Caleruega, Spain around the 1170. He died August 6, 1221. Little is known about his father Felix de Guzman. Dominic’s mother, Jane of Azra, was a...
ISAAC --- His name means “He Laughs.” He was the first star in the sky full of stars that God had promised to Abraham. And he became the living embodiment of the promise of God. Even in the most difficult situation of famine while living in...
[caption id="attachment_8153" align="alignright" width="350"] Abraham and IsaacLaurent de La Hire, 1650[/caption]ABRAHAM – His name means “Father of a Multitude.” He leaves his homeland because God promises to give him another. He becomes the father, not just of one child or even nation but of a...
Saint Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort (31 January 1673 – 28 April 1716) was a French Roman Catholic priest and Confessor. He was known in his time as a preacher and was made a missionary apostolic by Pope Clement XI. As well as preaching, Montfort found time...
NOAH – His name means “to rest”. His work: Before he had heard the voice from God, we don’t know yet what he did for a living. But, after he had encountered with God, he became a successful carpenter. His character: He was really a righteous person,...