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Lawrence was born in 225 AD in Osca (modern-day Huesca), Spain. As a young man he moved to Rome where he became known for his piety, charity toward the poor and moral integrity.
A refined intellectual whose tireless search for truth culminated in the discovery of Christ and His Cross. Born Jewish, a renowned philosopher and writer, Edith Stein converted to the Catholic faith and chose to consecrate her life to God among the Discalced Carmelites.
A life wholly dedicated to preaching and proclaiming salvation to all people, in truth and in poverty, he united contemplation and action in service to the Church and the Kingdom of God.
He is invoked as the Saint of Divine Providence for his unwavering trust in God. He turned to the Lord in all his endeavors, and even when needs seemed insurmountable, he always managed to find the resources to help the poor and the needy.
The Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord commemorates the episode in which Jesus, on Mount Tabor, was transfigured before the Apostles Peter, James, and John, revealing his divine glory as the beloved Son of the Father. On that occasion, Moses and Elijah appeared beside him—symbols of the Law and the Prophets—confirming his salvific mission.
According to an ancient tradition, during the pontificate of Pope Liberius (352–366), a Roman nobleman named John and his wife, who were childless, decided to donate their wealth to the Virgin Mary for the construction of a church in her honor.
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