Counter-Reformation
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September 17th – Saint of the Day: Saint Robert Bellarmine, Bishop, Cardinal, and Doctor of the Church
One of the most powerful men in Rome ripped the tapestries off his own walls 🔥 Why? Because the poor were freezing and he wasn’t about to let decor win. “The walls won’t catch cold.” 🧱❄️ Meet St. Robert Bellarmine… Continue reading
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July 21st – Saint of the Day: Saint Lawrence of Brindisi, Capuchin Friar Priest, Preacher, Linguist, Diplomat & Doctor of the Church
An entire army told him to retreat. He charged instead. ⚔️✝️ 18,000 soldiers against a force reported at 80,000. The commanders wanted out. One friar, so crippled by rheumatism he could barely mount a horse, rode to the FRONT of… Continue reading
