Many Catholics will doubtless find the St. Gregory’s Prayer Book an aid to living a life conformed to Jesus Christ as described by Cardinal Newman: “Yet have I a part in this great work; I am ...

Francisco de Goya, “St. Gregory the Great,” 1796/1799 (photo: Public Domain) Jim Graves Blogs September 3, 2023 Pope St. Gregory the Great (540-604) was born into a wealthy family in Rome.

As a monk he dedicated his time to prayer, study and apostolic work. ... St Gregory the Great, as seen in the statue at his church in Sliema, is shown with a dove near his ears.