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...
Updates on Future Saint Canonizations and Beatifications including Fr. Michael McGivney from the U.S.
Vatican News reported this past spring, the causes for the three saints were moved toward canonization by Pope Francis and the Congregation for the...
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,...
Saints & Sacraments: St. Philip Neri, a patron for Confirmation
BARBARA YOFFIE
Italian priest Philip Neri had a deep devotion to the Holy Spirit. One evening while praying in the catacombs of Rome, he experienced...
