The early Christians were being severely persecuted for their faith in Jesus as the son of God. Many of them martyred for the faith, spilling their blood as they gave witness to their faith in Jesus Christ. St. Paul is writing to Timothy, who is much younger than him, to try to encourage him and to remind him to not only rely on human...
Monday, September 30, 20130187Recognizing that Blessed John XXIII and John Paul II have widespread reputations for holiness and that years of studying their lives and actions have proven their exceptional virtue, Pope Francis announced he would declare his two predecessors saints at a single ceremony April 27.
