Thomas the Apostle, also called Judas Thomas, Doubting Thomas, or Didymus, was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. He is perhaps best known for disbelieving Jesus’ Resurrection when first told of it, then proclaiming “My Lord and my God” on seeing Jesus. By tradition it is held that he went to India to preach … Read more
Medieval pilgrims walked the Way of St. James for months to arrive at Santiago Cathedral, home of the relics of St. James in Santiago de Compostela. So many pilgrims have laid their hands on the pillar just inside the doorway to rest their weary bones that a groove has been worn in the stone. This … Read more
Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary – August 15 For more pictures, goto Assumption Pictures. Today, August 15th, we celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. ‘See the beauty of the daughter of Jerusalem, who ascended to heaven like the rising sun at dawn.’ — Benedictus antiphon from Daily Office For hundreds of years, Catholics … Read more