"Do you think, daughters, that God comes to you all by Himself? ...
"You may be sure that such a King is not left alone by the attendants of His court; but they attend Him, praying to Him for us, and for our welfare, because they are full of love."
- St. Teresa of Avila
Saint Bernard of Menthon, also known as Bernard of Aosta or Bernard of Montjoux, was a devoted priest and archdeacon who lived in the tenth and eleventh centuries. Born into a noble family, likely in what is now northern Italy or the Savoy region, he received a strong education and showed early promise in both learning and virtue. Rather than follow the path his father envisioned, including an arranged marriage, Bernard chose a life of service to the Church. He placed himself under the guidance of the archdeacon of Aosta, advanced rapidly, and was eventually ordained a priest and appointed archdeacon himself.
For more than four decades, Bernard dedicated himself to missionary work in the rugged Alpine regions. He preached the Gospel to communities where ignorance and remnants of pagan practices still lingered, reformed parishes, founded schools, and worked to bring spiritual and practical aid to the local people. His efforts extended into parts of Lombardy, where tradition holds that he performed miracles and achieved many conversions. Yet his most enduring legacy lies in his concern for travelers. The high Alpine passes, particularly the one now called the Great St. Bernard, were perilous routes used by pilgrims heading to Rome. Deep snow, avalanches, and harsh conditions claimed many lives each year. Around the middle of the eleventh century, Bernard established a hospice at the summit of the pass, more than eight thousand feet above sea level, along with another on the Little St. Bernard. These shelters, staffed by canons regular, offered food, shelter, and rescue to all who passed through, regardless of status.
The hospices he founded operated for nearly a thousand years and became famous for their hospitality and for the dogs later bred there to assist in rescues, which came to bear his name. Bernard died in June, probably in 1081, at Novara while reconciling two feuding noblemen. Venerated as a saint long before his formal canonization by Pope Innocent XI in 1681, he was later named patron of mountain climbers, skiers, and alpinists by Pope Pius XI in 1923. His life exemplified quiet courage, practical charity, and unwavering faith in the face of nature's most unforgiving terrain.
Before being executed by Calvinists, Andrew Wouters gave his last words:
“Fornicator I always was; heretic I never was”
He would later be canonized as a Saint.
After a terrible wildfire in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, a statue of the sacred heart remained completely untouched whilst surrounded by ashes.
The fire and discovery of the statue occurred on exactly the same day the USCCB officially consecrated the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Players from Germany and Curaçao formed a circle and prayed together after their FIFA World Cup match. When asked about the moment, German goalscorer Felix Nmecha explained:
"During the game we are opponents, but after the game we are all Christians. We are all brothers."
Ave María, grátia pléna, Dóminus técum. Benedícta tu in muliéribus, et benedíctus frúctus véntris tui, Iésus. Sáncta María, Máter Dei, ora pro nobis peccatóribus nunc et in hora mortis nostræ. Amen
I have officially introduced my resolution today recognizing the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Thank you to @RepMessmer for being a co-sponsor.
Read more about the devotion to the Sacred Heart and my resolution below ⬇️
HUGE 🔥 — In a bombshell 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled parents are allowed to opt their children out of being indoctrinated with LGBTQ+ propaganda!
🇹🇷 | En Turquía, una niña cristiana preparó galletas, y chocolates, para repartirlos en la calle gratis, pero tuvo la mala suerte de cruzarse con un grupo de mujeres que no come jamón, y en segundos, la DESPOJARON TOTALMENTE de sus dulces, no dejaron ni las servilletas. La pobre niña aprendió a la mala, la experiencia del enriquecimiento cultural.
If you are going through a difficult time, you are not alone. Many saints also faced anguish, anxiety, and deep interior struggles. They can intercede for you in your times of difficulty.
The Church reminds us that the saints were not perfect people, nor were they untouched by human suffering. Many of them endured profound interior battles, but they found in God the strength to persevere. Because of this, they can be powerful intercessors for those experiencing mental health struggles today.
Here are some saints who can accompany you with their intercession in times of suffering:
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“Porque yo soy vuestra Madre misericordiosa, de ti, y de todos los hombres que viven unidos en esta tierra, y de todas las personas que me amen, los que me hablen, los que me busquen y los que en mí tienen confianza”.
-Virgen de Guadalupe🕯️🌹✨
For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. Indeed, rarely will anyone die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person someone might actually dare to die. But God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us. Much more surely then, now that we have been justified by his blood, will we be saved through him from the wrath of God.
Romans 5:6-9
Tommy Robinson walks out of court with a massive free speech victory.
The terrorism case against him for refusing to hand over his phone PIN was thrown out — judge ruled it unlawful and that he was targeted for his political views.
Elon Musk helped bankroll the fight when Britain’s elite stayed silent.
Starmer’s regime tried to crush him with terror laws for speaking truth.
The people are waking up.
Free speech wins. 🇬🇧
(image courtesy of @ImtiazMadmood)