Sisterhood of Saints: Maria Goretti
Melanie Rigney
July 6, 2021
Like St. Maria Goretti, we must strive to forgive all, just as God does.
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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.
Letting Go of What We Love
Melanie Rigney
June 30, 2021
Despite physical and mental problems that led to his death a few years later, Louis Martin did nothing to discourage his daughter Thérèse’s vocation.
When Angels Speak
Melanie Rigney
April 20, 2021
When angels told Joseph to take Mary into his home, flee Bethlehem for Egypt, and then leave Egypt for Nazareth, he did so without questioning.
Saving By Showing
Melanie Rigney
February 27, 2021
After little Jacinta Marto became ill, the Blessed Virgin asked if she was willing to suffer further to convert more souls. Jacinta said she was—and did.
Reliance on God
Melanie Rigney
January 4, 2021
Even if you just want to be left alone, have a conversation—real-time or virtual—with a family member or friend. Let him or her help.
St. Juan Diego, Pray for Us!
Melanie Rigney
December 9, 2020
Juan Diego reminds us to keep our ears attuned to God rather than keeping our eyes on the clock.
St. Andrew: Pray for Us
Melanie Rigney
November 30, 2020
He was among the first to be drawn to the young rabbi. Andrew and another of John the Baptist’s disciples heard John refer to Jesus as “the Lamb of God,” and began following him.