Saint Charbel Makhlouf, born Youssef Antoun Makhlouf on 8 May 1828, is one of Lebanon's most venerated saints and an emblematic figure of Christian monasticism. He is famous for his life of prayer, his extreme asceticism and the many miracles attributed to him, both during his lifetime and after his death. His life is an example of total devotion to God, renunciation of the material world and dedication to a contemplative life. Read more...

Saint Dominic, also known as Dominic of Guzmán, is one of the most influential saints in Christianity. He is best known for founding the Order of Preachers, also known as the Dominican Order, a Catholic religious order dedicated to preaching and teaching. His life is marked by his dedication to the faith, his commitment to the fight against the heresies of his time, and his quest for the truth through study and preaching. Read more...

The Nativity of the Virgin Mary, celebrated on 8 September, is one of the great feasts of the Christian liturgical calendar, particularly in the Catholic Church and the Orthodox Churches. This event, although it does not appear explicitly in the canonical Gospels, is drawn from ancient and apocryphal traditions, in particular the Protoevangel of James, which recounts the birth of Mary, the future mother of Jesus, and the singular role she was to play in salvation history. Read more...

The question of why the Blessed Virgin Mary was chosen to give birth to Jesus, the Son of God, is deeply rooted in Christian theology and has immense mystical and spiritual significance. Mary, a central figure in the Christian faith, is seen as the pinnacle of salvation history, having played a unique role in the fulfilment of the divine plan for the redemption of humanity. Her selection is not based solely on human criteria, but is the result of a divine choice, guided by grace, faith and divine will. Read more...

The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Christian feast celebrated on 8 September, commemorating the birth of the woman who, according to the Christian faith, was chosen by God to become the mother of Jesus Christ. This birth, shrouded in mystery and piety, marks the beginning of a sacred story that will lead to the incarnation of God on Earth. Although the story of Mary's birth does not appear in the canonical Gospels, it is recounted in several apocryphal writings, in particular the Protoevangelium of James, a text that has profoundly influenced Christian tradition. Read more...