A Wolf at the Door
Francis has been called the universal saint because almost every religious tradition recognizes and honors him. Of all the stories and legends that swirl around this great saint, one of my favorites is the story of St. Francis and the Wolf of Gubbio. It is particularly meaningful for me as a parable of true discipleship for our times.
Think of God—Like the Saints
Sitting in the dentist's chair waiting to have a tooth pulled, I used my time to do some meditating from a favorite daily prayer guide. The title of that day's mediation was "The Golden Key." It said that when things get difficult, don't think of the difficulty. Think of God.
The Canonization of St. Carlo Acutis: Discover his living faith and love for the...
We have a new saint in Carlo Acutis—a millennial saint!
Today, as the Jubilee year advances, Pope Leo XIV will canonize Blessed Carlo Acutis, a...
The Assistance of Saints
These are extremely difficult financial times for many people. Many of us and our friends, spouses, and other family members are being called to shift our lives—and in the call to do that, we pray for assistance.
Use this video to encourage listeners to become saints
This powerful talk by Chris Stefanik, given to young adults at FOCUS' SEEK 2015 conference is titled "Saint (Insert Your Name Here)". It calls...
Yes You Can—Teach About the Holy Spirit: Compelled by the Spirit
Another lesson from Acts of the Apostles
LYNN WEHNER
After Paul’s powerful conversion, he spent his life in dedicated service to God. He brought the good...
Why Saints?
Saints are found in every part of Catholic life. If we lose something we invoke St. Anthony.
Saint Christopher Seeks Jesus
There are many legends about St. Christopher (c. third century), but there is very little historical evidence of him.
Good Morning, Joe!
Hidden in the midst of March and surrounded by the purple of Lent is the feast of another Joe—St. Joseph. There is very little about St. Joseph in the Gospels. He is important to the Infancy Narratives—obviously. But much of the lore of St. Joseph comes from apocryphal writings and legend. We all have seen the statues and holy cards representing Joseph as an old man carrying a staff with lilies blooming from its top.
Prayer to St. Joseph, Our Guide and Protector
Prepare your prayer space with a table display that includes a Bible; a small flag of your country; a parish bulletin; a picture of St. Joseph or a hammer or other tool; a picture of the Holy Family; and a lighted candle. Divide your group into two. Group One will read the summary from Scripture, and Group Two will reflect on it. All will respond "St. Joseph, pray for us."
