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Saint Elizabeth of Portugal: A Model Queen, Wife, and Mother

by Plinio Maria Solimeo August 10, 2023

The story of our saint begins with King James I of Aragon, known as the Conqueror for his military glories and as the Saint for his admirable piety. He broke off relations with his son and heir Peter (called the Great) because his marriage to Princess Constance, daughter of the King of Sicily, was contracted … Read more

A Symbol of Stability in a Gelatinous World

by Norman Fulkerson February 14, 2022February 11, 2022

A curious thing happened the other day. While attending a book sale at a local library, I stumbled upon a marvelous photo album of Queen Elizabeth’s Golden Jubilee in 2002. Moments later, a Canadian lady saw the book and expressed trepidation about who will occupy her throne next. “After all,” she concluded, “She is my … Read more