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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 they were also renowned physicians, whose healing gifts continue through their intercession? In this...
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 unfortunately influenced by New Age ideas. In this post, we’ll introduce 23...
Catholic mystic Luz de Maria de Bonilla has received prophecies from Jesus, Mary, and St. Michael, warning of plagues that will affect humanity.* Through these private revelations, specific natural remedies have been recommended to help...
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 remedies to be used at the first signs of illness. In this post, we’ll explore the message...
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. How would herbal medicine, once safeguarded by monks...
For centuries, the Catholic Church has been at the forefront of healthcare, merging faith with science for complete healing of body and soul. A shining example of this tradition is the Benedictine apothecary in Trastevere – a testament to...
In this continuation of our series on the history of herbalism, we shift our focus from St. Hildegard to another often misunderstood figure: the "father of toxicology," Paracelsus. Despite being labeled a heretic by peers due to...
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 article published in the German Alternative Medicine Journal, medical historians and...
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 medieval healer. Discover the herbs Saint Hildegard advocated for treating...
The writings of Saint Hildegard von Bingen, 12th century Doctor of the Church, contain unparalleled knowledge and insight into human health, the universe, and the natural and spiritual worlds—knowledge not learned through study and...
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 Abbot Walafrid Strabo. Join us as Judson Carroll illuminates their enduring impact...
In an often-overlooked chapter of history, it was Catholic monks, nuns, and priests who played a crucial role in preserving traditional medicine through the centuries. In this excerpt from Christian Herbal Medicine, History and Practice, Judson...
