This 14th-century saint endured a great deal of violence and sadness in her life, including physical abuse and the death of her spouse and her twin sons. She expressed interest […]
Two saints who lived in different times and came from different backgrounds share the name Isidore. One, Saint Isidore of Seville, lived around 560–636 and was a bishop credited with […]
The signs of spring can help young children begin to understand some of the mysteries of the Easter season, including death and resurrection. Help Seeds children understand that the seasons […]
Saint Damien of Molokai was born Joseph de Veuster in a small town in Belgium. After years of working on his family’s farm, he began to study for the priesthood. […]
Easter Sunday initiates a season of celebration in the Catholic Church. The Feasts of Jesus Crossword begins with the events of Holy Week, through the Sundays of Easter, and the […]
Pope John Paul II wrote and spoke extensively about God’s divine mercy. His devotion to divine mercy began when he was growing up in Poland during World War II. He […]
The major events in the Church Year—the Incarnation, which we celebrate at Christmas, and the Resurrection, which we celebrate at Easter—are so important that they are not celebrated for just […]
Saint Philip was born in Bethsaida in Galilee, the hometown of Peter and Andrew. A disciple of John the Baptist, Philip was a quiet and humble man. He may have […]
On Holy Thursday, Catholics remember the institution of the Holy Eucharist at the Last Supper. At that sacred meal, Jesus and his friends celebrated Passover. Jesus shared the bread and […]
Help children understand and participate in the many celebrations of the Triduum—Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. This Visions activity Triduum Days walks through each of these three holiest […]
