St. Philomena: The Wonder-Worker Neil & Briar

St. Philomena: The Wonder-Worker Neil & BriarThough nothing historical is known of her, she was declared a Saint in 1837, only 35 years after discovery of her relics. Here is the whole incredible story, plus many accounts of her tremendous favors and miracles. Another St. Jude to call on in our desperate needs.

Thanksgiving Day

handle humiliations

especially by making a string of movable beads to count their daily "presents for God

drawing upon evidence from the Church Fathers up to 451

the principal editor of the

each assessing

-- Ralph McInerny

well-thumbed book and seven sisters arguing over whom its lucky owner would be

"The Clear One

because all are called to the devout life

Christianity is not always associated in people's minds with spirituality

to the religious and the priest