In 897, Pope Stephen VI commanded that the corpse of the seven-month dead Pope Formosus be disinterred. His assistants then dressed it in papal garments and a tiara and transported it to the Basilica of Saint John Lateran in Rome. They placed the decomposing body of Formosus on a throne and propped it up so […]
Today, people remember Saint Nicholas as a generous man who lived long ago in Anatolia (modern-day Turkey). His superiors chose him as the bishop of Myra because of his admirable reputation. His gift-giving, miracle-working, and great wisdom combined to make people respect him as a saint even during his lifetime. He died in AD 343, […]
This summer I launched my book and dealt with a very hot, dry summer. The summer was an ordeal because we have lots of plants, birds, and squirrels we wanted to keep healthy. Then, my wife and I went on a vacation that had been postponed for two years due to Covid. I’m ready to […]