John XXIII and Pius IX Are Beatified: September 3, 2000
This text comes from our book, Light to the Nations, Part II . “I always think of Pius IX of holy and glorious memory, and by imitating...
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Catherine de Medici Orders a Massacre on the Feast of St. Bartholomew: August 24, 1572
This text comes from our book, Light to the Nations, Part I . By 1589, France had undergone over 40 years of religious struggle and war....
St. Bernard Dies after 38 Years as Abbot of Clairvaux: August 20, 1153
This text comes from our book, Light to the Nations, Part I . Perhaps no one man has had such great influence on his age as St. Bernard...
Pueblo Indians in New Mexico Unite in a Revolt Against Spanish Settlers: August 10, 1680
This text comes from our book, From Sea to Shining Sea . Though the Spanish colony and the Indian missions were making progress, all was...
Voltaire Is Formally Received as a Member of the Masonic Lodge in Paris: August 7, 1778
This text comes from our book, Light to the Nations, Part II . One of the most mysterious groups in European history is a secret society...
St. Alphonsus de Liguori Dies at the Age of 91: August 1, 1787
This text comes from our book, Light to the Nations, Part II . The call of Christ to a more serious life of devotion was answered by a...