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St. John XXIII: Genius Humor From the Farm Boy Turned Powerhouse Pope

Oct 09, 2017 by Ashley Olik

Just in the last 100 years, the Church has seen popes as varied as an array of Italian wine. It’s difficult to capture the essence of any pope with only one or two words. Pope St. … Read more

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5 Things We Can Learn From St. Padre Pio

Sep 20, 2017 by Catherine McManamon

Francisco Forgione was born on May 25, 1887, to a poor farming family in the small town of Pietrelcina, Italy. From a young age little Francisco was very pious, and he expressed hi … Read more

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A Mother's Tears: The Story of Our Lady of La Salette

Sep 18, 2017 by Ashley Olik

In March of 2011, I went with my mom to visit a boarding school for teenage girls who want to begin discerning consecrated life. On one of the days, the director announced that we … Read more

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The Flying Patron Saint of Test-Takers: Joseph of Cupertino

Sep 17, 2017 by Catherine McManamon

I graduated from college this past spring, and St. Joseph of Cupertino was a saint I came to know very well. Taking five 400-level courses during my senior year, it was almost … Read more

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7 Quotes from the Saints on the Holy Name of Mary

Sep 11, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

On September 12th the Church venerates the holy name of the Blessed Virgin Mary because of her unique privilege as the Mother of God, the holiest of all God's creatures, the Qu … Read more

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Holy Smokes: Why Catholics Use Incense in Worship

Sep 09, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

At Mass and other liturgical services we see priests and altar servers swinging censers, sending clouds of incense wafting through the air. In Catholic liturgy, everything symboliz … Read more

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Three of the Most Misunderstood Saints of All Time

Aug 30, 2017 by Genevieve Cunningham

Most Catholics can rattle off a list of who they consider to be the ten most popular saints. The lists would vary, of course, but would most likely contain many of the same name … Read more

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A Hope-Filled Story: Mary Statue Survives Hurricane Devastation

Aug 29, 2017 by Catherine McManamon

Even amidst the devastation and tragedy of Hurricane Harvey, there have been many stories filled with hope. This Texas family lost everything, due to a fire that was caused b … Read more

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Praying to St. Bartholomew for Physical Healing

Aug 23, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

There are many go-to saints for physical ailments and medical conditions, but little-known among them is St. Bartholomew the Apostle.Read 30 Healing Saints for Common Ailments … Read more

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St. Rose of Lima, First Flower of America

Aug 22, 2017 by Pam Carton

August 23rd marks the feast of St. Rose of Lima, patron saint of florists and gardeners. St. Rose was canonized in 1671 as the first native-born saint from the Americas, known as … Read more

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The Dignity and Qualities of a Holy Priest by St. John Eudes

Aug 18, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

St. John Eudes (feast day August 19th) was a priest and parish missionary in 17th century France, the most renowned and effective preacher of his day. At the age of 14 he con … Read more

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The Story of St. Roch, Patron Saint of Dogs and Dog Lovers

Aug 16, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

St. Roch, also known as St. Rocco, was a nobleman from Montpellier, France, the only son of the wealthy governor of the city.St. Roch (c. 1295–1327) was born with an unusual and de … Read more

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St. John XXIII: Genius Humor From the Farm Boy Turned Powerhouse Pope

5 Things We Can Learn From St. Padre Pio

A Mother's Tears: The Story of Our Lady of La Salette

The Flying Patron Saint of Test-Takers: Joseph of Cupertino

7 Quotes from the Saints on the Holy Name of Mary

Holy Smokes: Why Catholics Use Incense in Worship

Three of the Most Misunderstood Saints of All Time

A Hope-Filled Story: Mary Statue Survives Hurricane Devastation

Praying to St. Bartholomew for Physical Healing

St. Rose of Lima, First Flower of America

The Dignity and Qualities of a Holy Priest by St. John Eudes

The Story of St. Roch, Patron Saint of Dogs and Dog Lovers