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Cosmas & Damian: Patron Saints of Medicine
You may recognize the names of the twin martyrs, Saints Cosmas and Damian, invoked in the Roman Canon of the Mass. But did you know...
23 Christian Herbalist Books for Home Healers
Looking to heal your family at home using God’s natural herbs? Though herbalism has deep roots in Christian tradition, much of the modern information is...
Our Lady Warns: 3 Diseases Will Strike (How to Heal Naturally)
In a recent message to Luz de Maria de Bonilla, the Blessed Virgin Mary warns that three diseases will strike simultaneously. She also shares natural...
How Catholic Herbal Tradition Survived in Protestant England
In the bloody wake of the English Reformation, the Catholic Church faced intense persecution, with monasteries dissolved, priests and religious executed, and Catholic hospitals seized....
Holy Herbs and Sacred Serums: Inside the Pharmacy of Popes
For centuries, the Catholic Church has integrated faith and science for holistic healing. A prime example is the Benedictine apothecary in Trastevere. In this article,...
Paracelsus: Loyal Catholic, Rebel Herbalist
Despite being labeled a heretic by peers due to his unconventional methods, Paracelsus remained a loyal Catholic, believing that virtue and devotion to God are...
Fact vs. Fiction: 7 Myths About St Hildegard von Bingen
Declared a polymath and widely associated with various products and concepts, what is the truth behind the modern image of Hildegard von Bingen? In this...
Saint Hildegard's Herbal Medicines
In this continuation of our series on Saint Hildegard, the "herbalist trained by heaven," Judson Carroll delves into the remedies and recommendations of this revered...
Patron Saints of Herbal Medicine & the Abbot Who Shaped History
In this continuation of our series on the history of Catholic herbal medicine, we explore the legacies of Saint Fiacre, Saint Gertrude of Nivellles, and...