Celebrating Saint Thomas of Villanova
Thomas of Villanova is known as the Father of the Poor. He cared about people who were sick, homeless, and living in poverty. He said, “If you want God to hear your prayers, hear the voice of the poor.” He lived his life with love for others as Jesus teaches us.
Celebrating Saint Genoveva Torres Morales
Genoveva was a person of great faith and courage. She wanted to join the Carmelite Order but was not accepted due to her health. She was very disappointed, but she did not give up. She knew that God has a purpose for each of our lives.
Advent Journey to Christmas
One of the loveliest images of Joseph is of him leading a donkey that is carrying Mary who is pregnant with Jesus. They are traveling from their home in Nazareth to Bethlehem. The journey made by Joseph and Mary may hold more spiritual gold and meaning than the census that caused it.
Not of This World!
by Cullen Schippe
I was never
any good at checkers. The stratagems of this simplest of board games elude me.
My leaky defenses always leave a...
Celebrating Saint Teresa of Ávila
Teresa liked living in a convent, so in 1534, when she was 19, she became a Carmelite nun. Teresa loved God with all her heart. She called God her best friend. She was a person of prayer in all things. Her favorite prayer was the Our Father.
Celebrating Saint Joseph of Cupertino
People in Cupertino, Italy, just shook their heads when Joseph was around because he had difficulty completing tasks. Much of the time he forgot what he was supposed do. He often stared off into space. Other children made fun of him. Everyone thought he was clumsy and forgetful.
Celebrating Saint Philip Neri
Saint Philip Neri, Joyful Person
His Invitation, Our Response
"Let's get away, just the two of us."
"Great! Where are we going?"
"We are going to get away from it all. No TV. No computer. It will be just the two of us."
"I can hardly wait to spend the time together! But where are we going?"
"It's very remote. No internet. No cell phone."
"It sounds wonderful! But where are we going?"
"We are going to the desert."
"Are you crazy?"
Celebrating Saint Anne Marie Eugenie of Jesus
Anne Marie was born in 1817. She was sad when her parents separated. She moved with her mother to Paris. When she was 15 years old, her mother died, and she went to live with relatives. It wasn't until a Catholic cousin invited her to church that she learned about living the gospel.
Walking With Jesus in Lent
by Jeanne Heiberg
After a long drive home following a weekend workshop at beautiful Lake George, NY, I dropped friends off at a train...
