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Originally posted at catholic365.com: Can one man be both a pope and an antipope? Pope Leo VIII did it. https://www.lanternariuspress.net/how-pope-leo-viii-was-bo/

Who invented the period, comma and colon? https://www.lanternariuspress.net/st-isidore-archbishop-of/

A little-known saint made a big difference in the second century. Bishop Dionysius of Corinth

"Right is Right even if nobody does it. Wrong is wrong even if everybody is wrong about it. There is a road from the eye to the heart that does not go through the intellect. "--GK Chesterton

The first American born saint. Received into the church 216 years ago this past week. Read more at: https://www.lanternariuspress.net/saint-elizabeth-ann-seto/

What do you know about Saint Patrick? https://www.lanternariuspress.net/saint-patrick/

Originally posted at catholic365.com: All the popes of the Catholic Church have not been "the good guys". A case in point is Pope John XII, who ascended the throne at the end of his teens, thanks to his father, who had bribed Roman officials to vote him in. Read about him here: https://www.lanternariuspress.net/pope-john-xii-the-bad-bo/

Why Did Jesus Fold the Napkin? This is one I can honestly say I have never seen circulating so; if this touches you, you may want to forward it. Why did Jesus ...fold the linen burial cloth after His resurrection? I never noticed this.... The Gospel of John (20:7) tells us that the napkin, which was placed over the face of Jesus, was not just thrown aside like the grave clothes. The Bible takes an entire verse to tell us that the napkin was neatly folded, and was placed separate from the grave clothes. Early Sunday morning, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance. She ran and found Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. She said, 'They have taken the Lord's body out of the tomb, and I don't know where they have put him!' Peter and the other disciple ran to the tomb to see.. The other disciple outran Peter and got there first. He stooped and looked in and saw the linen cloth lying there, but he didn't go in. Then Simon Peter arrived and went inside. He also noticed the linen wrappings lying there, while the cloth that had covered Jesus' head was folded up and lying to the side. Was that important? Absolutely! Is it really significant? Yes! In order to understand the significance of the folded napkin, you have to understand a little bit about Hebrew tradition of that day. The folded napkin had to do with the Master and Servant, and every Jewish boy knew this tradition. When the servant set the dinner table for the master, he made sure that it was exactly the way the master wanted it... The table was furnished perfectly, and then the servant would wait, just out of sight, until the master had finished eating, and the servant would not dare touch that table, until the master was finished. Now, if the master were done eating, he would rise from the table, wipe his fingers, his mouth, and clean his beard, and would wad up that napkin and toss it onto the table. The servant would then know to clear the table. For in those days, the wadded napkin meant, 'I'm done.' But if the master got up from the table, and folded his napkin, and laid it beside his plate, the servant would not dare touch the table, because........... The folded napkin meant, 'I'm coming back!' He is Coming Back! So; if this touches you, you may want to forward it. And praise the name of Jesus!

Lenten reading for children? Here are two older books which explain Catholic life in a way most of us can't do it. A Catholic Mother Speaks to Her Children is for younger children, First Communion and up. Conferences for Boys is addressed to high school age young men. Both are available at Amazon in paperback.

What do you know about the Irish saint Brendan? Read this to find out a few curious facts. https://www.lanternariuspress.net/st-brendan-the-navigator/

One of the longest-lived popes, no one seems to know who this man is. Here is a little story of this pope. https://www.lanternariuspress.net/pope-agapetus-ii

In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, we are dedicating the month to looking at Irish saints. Aside from Patrick, few know the others. Here is your chance to learn. https://www.lanternariuspress.net/saint-brigid-of-kildare/

Two books for younger traditional Catholics. For Lenten reading or a First Communion/Confirmation gift. "A Catholic Mother Speaks to Her Children" is a series of short essays for children up to age 12. The essays cover ideas such as obeying parents, being respectful and being kind to younger siblings. https://www.amazon.com/Catholic-Mother-Speaks//ref=sr_1_5 Conferences for Boys discusses subjects of interest to high schoolers, including school, getting caught up in scandal, and determining ones future. There are several saints stories at the end. www.amazon.com/dp/0983975841