Celebrating Saints: Luke (Feast day: Oct. 18)
FEAST DAY: October 18
PATRICIA MATHSON
The Gospel of Luke is sometimes called the Gospel of mercy because it includes many teachings of Jesus...
Celebrating Saints: St. Faustina (Feast day: Oct. 5)
FEAST DAY: October 5
PATRICIA MATHSON
St. Faustina shared a message about God’s love and mercy for all people. After her death, devotion to...
St. Francis of Assisi, October 4 (a lesson + free activity)
Celebrate God’s creation!
Connie Clark
Have you ever seen dogs and cats at church? At this time of year, you might — along with hamsters, tortoises,...
Saints & Sacraments: Pio of Pietrelcina
BARBARA YOFFIE
A patron saint for Penance and Reconciliation
Pio of Pietrelcina, better known as Padre Pio, was a popular Franciscan priest and beloved confessor. His...
Celebrating Saints: John Chrysostom
FEAST DAY: September 13
PATRICIA MATHSON
John lived in Greece a long time ago. His father died when John was young, so he lived with...
Meet the Gaze of Jesus
An unlikely apostle
SUSIE LLOYD
Picture this. Five rich men are seated in a dark room around a table. We can see all of...
Saints & Sacraments: St. Maximilian Kolbe, a patron for the Sacrament of Anointing of...
BARBARA YOFFIE
Maximilian Kolbe was a Franciscan priest and missionary. His great love for the Blessed Virgin Mary inspired his work and spirituality. During...
Saints & Sacraments: John Vianney, a patron for Holy Orders
BARBARA YOFFIE
The humble and holy St. John Vianney is one of the most beloved priests in the history of the Catholic Church. He...
Saints & Sacraments: Sts. Louis and Zelie Martin, patrons for Matrimony
BARBARA YOFFIE
Louis and Zelie Martin are the first married couple to be canonized together. Their marriage was a true love story. They loved God,...
Saints & Sacraments: John the Baptist, a patron for Baptism
BARBARA YOFFIE
Exemplifying the sacrament of Baptism is the great preacher and prophet John the Baptist, an obvious choice. Through his preaching and teaching,...
