I Want to Be a Saint
AMY WELBORN
When my daughter was six years old, I remember deciding with her which saint she'd be for her Catholic school's All Saints' Day...
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha: Native American Saint — July 14
On October 21 this year, Kateri Tekakwitha, a Native American woman from New York, will be canonized a saint. Kateri trusted in God at all times, even when people were against her. She is an example of faith for our lives today.
‘Wherever You Go, I Will Go’ — Friendship and Loyalty Activities
The Heart of the Missionary Disciple
LYNN WEHNER
In the Book of Ruth, we hear of Naomi and her daughters-in-law, all widowed in Moab, and of...
Celebrating Saints–Saint George Preca–May 9th
BY PATRICIA MATHSON
FEAST DAY: MAY 9
Malta is an island in the Mediterranean Sea just south of Italy. That’s were George Preca lived with his...
Celebrating Saints–Philip and James–May 3rd
Philip and James
PATRICIA MATHSON
Jesus called Philip and James to be among the twelve apostles who followed him. The apostles were regular people who said...
Celebrating Saints: St. Patrick
PATRICIA MATHSON
FEAST DAY: MARCH 17
As a teen Patrick was kidnapped and taken to Ireland by slave traders. He was put to work as a...
Celebrate St. Jane of Valois – Feb. 4
BY PATRICIA MATHSON
FEAST DAY: FEBRUARY 4
Jane of Valois was often disappointed by the people in her life who should have cared about her,...
Celebrating Saints—Caterina Volpicelli—December 28
PATRICIA MATHSON
Caterina lived in Italy with her family. As a teen she enjoyed going to plays and dances with friends. When Caterina was 15...
Living the Liturgical Year: Feast of St. Nicholas, December 6
Let Your Generosity Shine — Like St. Nicholas!
CONNIE CLARK
In pictures, he often has a long beard and a red hat. It’s said that he...
