Life of the Saints

The Visitation of the Virgin Mary: a meeting of faith, joy and charity

The Feast of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary is celebrated on 31 May in the Catholic Church. This event, recounted in the Gospel according to Saint Luke (Lk 1:39–56), is one of the most beautiful episodes in the life of Mary. It shows us the Mother of God humbly placing herself at the service of her cousin Elizabeth, just a few days after receiving the announcement from the Angel Gabriel. Read more...

The story of Bernadette Soubirous

A childhood marked by povertyBernadette Soubirous was born on 7 January 1844 in Lourdes, into a very modest family. Her father was a miller, but the family soon fell on hard times financially. They ended up living in an old disused prison called the Cachot. Read more...

Saint Cecilia: life, martyrdom and miracles of the patron saint of musicians

Saint Cecilia is one of the most beloved saints of the Christian tradition. A luminous figure of the early centuries, she embodies the gentle strength of faith, purity of heart and heroic courage in the face of oppression. Her name has been associated with sacred music since the Middle Ages, and countless composers, painters and poets have celebrated her as a symbol of divine harmony.Yet behind the delicate image of the young virgin musician lies a powerful story, marked by faithfulness to the point of martyrdom. Here is the full story of her life, as handed down by Church tradition. Read more...

The story of the canonisation of Carlo Acutis

Carlo Acutis was born on 3 May 1991 in London, into a wealthy Italian family. Shortly after his birth, his parents moved to Milan, where he grew up. From an early age, Carlo showed an uncommon spiritual sensitivity. Although his parents were not practising believers, it was he who, at the age of just seven, expressed the desire to make his First Communion. That day, he wrote in his diary: "To be united with Jesus, that is my life plan. Read more...

The spiritual heritage of Saint Augustine

The spiritual legacy of Saint Augustine is immense and profoundly alive even today. His life, marked by the search for truth and a thirst for the absolute, makes him one of the greatest witnesses to the Christian faith. Throughout his life, Augustine sought to understand the meaning of life, the presence of God, the reason for evil and the path to inner peace. His journey, from tumultuous youth to sincere conversion, still inspires those who doubt, seek or struggle to believe. Read more...