Augustine the Saint
Clearly, after God, it is to Monica his mother that Augustine owes everything. And he heaps upon every memory he has of her, of the great goodness of her life and example, all possible praise.
Clearly, after God, it is to Monica his mother that Augustine owes everything. And he heaps upon every memory he has of her, of the great goodness of her life and example, all possible praise.
St. Valentine apparently did not meet the DEI criteria or the historical-critical requirement, so he was removed from the liturgical calendar.
The dominant narrative of victimized American Indians and victimizer white settlers has a tendency to obscure what the many civilizations and tribes of our continent’s indigenous populations were truly like.
What would Pope Francis have done with an Ambrose standing in the emperor’s path?
The wisdom and witness of Fr. Willie Doyle challenged me personally and both enriched and renewed my priesthood. Fr. Doyle has made me a better priest.
Through the life and witness of the saint of Padua, we can learn how to navigate our time of heresies as well.
The reality of the True Cross, found by St. Helena, testifies to the historical facts behind the Gospel, and thereby behind our salvation.
One of St. Damien of Molokai’s strongest defenders was the non-Catholic novelist Robert Louis Stevenson.
In our world today, it is boldness among the faithful which is the ingredient that we lack the most.
I recently returned from a trip to Gower, Missouri to venerate Sister Wilhelmina, founder of the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles, and an incorrupt.
Relics and sacramentals—bone, skin, muscle, clothing, salt, water, ash—are all things that ground us, the humblest of spiritual weapons.
Saints such as Joan of Arc and Thomas More demonstrate that being holy does not mean being disengaged from public service.
The biggest problem of the participation of women in the leadership of the Church today is frankly being ignored: the decline of active religious life.
Cabrini is basically an action movie, a David and Goliath tale. You can’t help but cheer for the underdog who feels God’s call so intensely. It will capture young viewers with the risk and excitement of the Christian life.
St. Paul Miki and his companions rejoiced at the news that they were to die for Christ.
St. John Bosco underwent assassination attempts because of his bold mission in Catholic education. Should Catholic schools expect to make similar enemies if they are truly teaching the Faith?
Fr. Al Lauer was a faithful priest whose impact is felt decades after his untimely death.
Think about all the saints in Heaven who have never had big followings, or have simply been forgotten by us on this side of the veil. They are waiting there for you and me to ask for their intercession.
Gaining a cozy, daily familiarity with a handful of the old saints can alleviate some of the depression and loneliness we might feel in the present often unfriendly environment of our Church.
St. Peter Claver’s ministry to black slaves is plainly remarkable and perhaps unparalleled among anyone in the history of the Catholic Church and perhaps Christianity as a whole.