Women Saints Who Cared for the Poor
Learn about two saints who have ties to this Sunday’s observance of World Day of the Poor (11/19): Saint Elizabeth of Hungary and Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne. As we observe […]read more
Black Catholic History Month
November is designated as Black Catholic History Month. It’s a great time to learn about Black Catholics who have been canonized or are on the path to sainthood. Discover and […]read more
Growing in Virtue
We’ve likely all been told—and possibly said on occasion—that patience is a virtue. But just what is a virtue? I like the simple definition in the Catechism handbook for Good […]read more
God Calls All to Sainthood
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
Saint Gregory the Great: A Virtuous Man
We remember Saint Gregory the Great on his feast day, September 3. Learn more about this virtuous man and his part in naming the seven basic virtues here. What is […]read more
Mother-and-Son Saints: Monica and Augustine
Recently, I read a post on social media that said: “I’m not just lucky, my mom is always on her knees praying for me.” The prayer of a parent has […]read more
Honoring Mary, Queen of Heaven
On Tuesday, August 22, the Church celebrates the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Learn more about the liturgical celebration of Mary as queen here. Read “A Woman Clothed in […]read more
The Gospel in Music
From John Burland’s album All Are Welcome Here, “God Reigns” is about a young girl called Mary who trusted in the Lord and said yes to God no matter what. […]read more
Honoring Saint Maximilian Kolbe
August 14 is the feast day of Saint Maximilian Kolbe. Learn more about him here and in this article about him and other “Catholic Heroes of the Holocaust.” “Saints and […]read more
Celebrating the Assumption of Mary
On August 15, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. On this day, we at the Pflaum Publishing Group and other Bayard, Inc. companies also […]read more
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