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Thursday, May 2, 2024

Inspiring Teens: Praying with the Saints

LISA MLADINICH In 1992, just before I returned to the Catholic faith, I met a woman who loved St. Thérèse of Lisieux as a friend...

Celebrating Saints … St. Marie of the Incarnation

by Patricia Mathson CLICK HERE for a pdf about St. Marie of the Incarnation and some of the other feast days in April and...

Advice from a Master Catechist: Help from a Wise Patron—St. John Bosco’s example

Question: I need a patron saint for my new role as a youth leader and catechist. Please help! — Nervous but willing Sr. Brittany Harrison,...

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,...

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...

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...

Celebrating Saints: Guido Conforti (Feast Day: November 5)

PATRICIA MATHSON Guido lived in Italy with his mom and dad and nine brothers and sisters. As a child he read a book about...

Catholic I. Q. — Test Your Knowledge of Saints

David O'Brien Here’s a 20-question quiz on the Saints. It contains sample questions such as: On All Souls Day we pray for _____________. ___________ has...

Meditation Moment: In Tune with All Creation

by Jeanne Heiberg Dim lights and create as much quiet as possible. Slowly read this meditation, pausing between sentences. Saint Francis loved God and all...