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Saint Henry, Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, stands as a shining example of righteousness and justice in governance. In a challenging era for Europe, he managed to live out the principles of the Gospel while exercising temporal power.
He found the strength to forgive his brother’s murderer, even though this act caused serious conflict within his family. His father, in particular, never accepted this position. It was precisely for this reason that John Gualbert decided to enter the Benedictine monastery of San Miniato in Florence.
He is the father of a countless multitude of contemplative men and women who found in his Rule a source of life and inspiration. There is no doubt that the influence of Saint Benedict of Nursia spans the centuries and remains relevant even today.
Saints Rufina and Secunda were two Christian martyrs born in Rome, whose lives and martyrdom are documented by numerous authoritative sources, including the Martyrologium Hieronymianum, various Roman pilgrim itineraries, the Notitia Ecclesiarum by William of Malmesbury, and above all, the Roman Martyrology, which commemorates them on July 10. They were martyred near Rome in a place called sylva nigra (“dark forest”) around the year 260.
She experienced mystical phenomena, had visions of Hell and Purgatory, and even received the stigmata—so much so that the Inquisition became suspicious. After a thorough investigation, however, they confirmed the authenticity of her experiences.
“As soon as Peter recognized the Lord, he threw himself into the water and reached Him, while the others arrived by boat. [This event…] is a sign of Peter’s unique authority as Pontiff […]. [Peter] was given governance over the whole world, not just a single boat like the other Apostles.
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