Pray, Pray, Pray
Melanie Rigney
February 12, 2022
You may never have heard of Sister Euphrasia of the Sacred Heart (1877-1952), and that’s likely the way this Indian saint wanted it.
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Melanie Rigney
Melanie Rigney is the author of Brotherhood of Saints and Radical Saints (Franciscan Media). Melanie is also a regular contributor to Living Faith, the Catholic devotional, and writes weekly for Your Daily Tripod, a Catholic blog. She is a member of the Catholic Writers' Guild, Capital Christian Writers, and several other writing groups. She lives in Arlington, Virginia, where she is a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church and is active in the Cursillo movement.
Sisterhood of Saints: Josephine Bakhita
Melanie Rigney
February 8, 2022
St. Josephine Bakhita shows us that mercy and love can conquer the evils of our world.
Speaking Truth
Melanie Rigney
January 16, 2022
She was a big deal—until she wasn’t. Joan of Arc (about 1412-1431) heard voices of saints from an early age. Eventually Joan was burned at the stake as a witch and heretic.
The Vocation That Suits
Melanie Rigney
January 10, 2022
Leopold Mandić (1866-1942) wanted to reunite Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox Christians, and became a Capuchin friar as a step toward that desire.
Having It All
Melanie Rigney
December 28, 2021
Gianna Beretta Molla (1922-1962) had it all—a loving husband, three children, a fulfilling career as a pediatrician. What mattered more than any of those earthly joys was her faith.
Listen For Angels
Melanie Rigney
December 15, 2021
Joseph’s love for Mary and Jesus began in his obedience to God. When angels told him to take Mary into his home, flee Bethlehem for Egypt, and then leave for Nazareth, Joseph did so without questioning.
Opening the Door
Melanie Rigney
November 19, 2021
In just six years, Alphonsus Rodriguez (1532-1617) lost his mother, wife, and young children. Who would have blamed the 38-year-old if he had become bitter and angry with God?