DEAR friend, as Christmas draws near, I would like to share a beautiful story I recently came across in a book from our friary’s library. Written by American author Henry van Dyke in 1895, the tale The Other Wise Man offers a touching and profound perspective on the well-known story of the Magi from Matthew’s Gospel...
DEAR friend, on February 26, 1815, Napoleon escaped from exile on the island of Elba and returned to France. In a short time, Bonaparte recruited an army of 120,000 men and, on June 15, invaded Belgium...
Dear friend, I am sure you recall the sinking of the Titanic in 1912. It was a tremendous tragedy that resulted in the loss of over 1,500 lives. Nevertheless, a few hours prior, telegraph operators from other ships had cautioned the Titanic of the presence of massive icebergs in the North Atlantic...
DEAR friend, in the annals of Christian history, some figures shine with their own light, and their legacy endures through the centuries, inspiring generations with their profound wisdom and unwavering faith. Among these luminaries is St. Bonaventure, whose extraordinary life and teachings continue to resonate deeply, especially this year when we celebrate the solemn 750th anniversary of his death...
DEAR friend, The Little Flowers of Saint Francis is the title of a book written in the late 14th century by an anonymous writer from Florence. It relates many colorful anecdotes, miracles and examples of piety from the life of St. Francis and his followers. In one of these stories...
