September 2, 2026

man with guitar

A Prayer for Artists

“Humanity in every age, even today, looks to works of art to shed light upon its path and destiny,” said Pope St. John Paul II.

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Jesus on the cross

God’s Face

In the Incarnation, God revealed to us who God is. The Incarnation showed us the face of God.
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Four popular female saints are represented in stained glass at St. Therese of Lisieux Church in Montauk, N.Y. Depicted, from left, are Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Teresa of Avila, Therese of Lisieux and Catherine of Siena. The feast of All Saints, commemorating all those in heaven, is celebrated Nov. 1. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz, Long Island Catholic)

Who Assigns Patron Saints?

How is the patron saint of an occupation, a country, or a group of people decided? Specifically, how did St. Nicholas come to be the patron saint of brides, grooms, children, bakers, and pawnbrokers?
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