The Good Word

Today the Church celebrates St. Augustine, a fifth-century bishop of Hippo in northern Africa, and a doctor of the Church. Of course, the more interesting saint in Augustine’s family is his mother, Monica, whom the church celebrated yesterday.

Today the Church celebrates St. Augustine, a fifth-century bishop of Hippo in northern Africa, and a doctor of the Church. Of course, the more interesting saint in Augustine’s family is his mother, Monica, whom the church celebrated yesterday. Without Monica’s unshakeable faith, there would be no St. Augustine. As it turned out, his keen mind

Memorial of St. Monica

21st Sunday in ordinary time

Saturday of the 20th Week in ordinary time

Feast of St. Bartholomew, apostle