Saintly Role Models
In times of challenge, looking to saintly models of faithfulness can inspire us. Every saint in Heaven faced life’s challenges with faith. During their earthly lives, they placed their trust […]read more
When Is a Chair Not a Chair?
Visitors at the Vatican can view the remains of a simple wooden chair associated with Saint Peter that is kept above the main altar at Saint Peter’s Basilica. But when […]read more
Honoring Our Lady of Loreto
Pope Francis has decreed that the celebration of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Loreto be added to the General Roman Calendar as an optional memorial for December 10, the date […]read more
Saint Ambrose
When Saint Ambrose became bishop of Milan, he had some catching up to do. In fact, at the time, Ambrose was not yet a priest, nor was he even baptized […]read more
More November Saints and Feasts
We remember all the saints and those on their way to Heaven throughout the month of November. Here are a few we shine a spotlight on in our seasonal resources […]read more
Saints and Feast Days
Five years ago, my husband and I were returning home heavy-hearted from a vacation out west. My younger brother had died in May after a short but rough battle with […]read more
Honoring Saints and All the Faithful Departed
Friday, November 1 is the Solemnity of All Saints (Holy Day of Obligation). This is immediately followed by The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls) on Saturday, November […]read more
Harvest Time Saints
Saints provide excellent models of service and faith to children. It’s never too early to introduce the children to saints, any one of whom may become a lifelong inspiration. Play […]read more
Praying with Saint Francis of Assisi
The Church honors Saint Francis of Assisi on October 4. Pope Francis took his papal name after Saint Francis; the name recalls the saint’s commitment to the poor as well […]read more
Saint Jerome
Saint Jerome is proof that saints aren’t perfect. In fact, Saint Jerome was known as crabby, irritable, and sarcastic, and yet he still made it to sainthood—of course, by asking […]read more
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