Inspiration

Stained glass window of female saints

The Catholic Saints and Us

Within the Catholic Church, we see unmistakable evidence of the ongoing popularity of Catholic saints.

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The Gospel of Prayer

We want Jesus’ depth and graciousness in our own lives. Like Jesus’ disciples, we also know we can attain this only through prayer.
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Notes from a Friar: The Hour of Our Death

No death is solitary, whether a soldier on the battlefield or a poor, abandoned person in an alleyway.
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Let Justice Flow Like a River

Dorothy Day lived in a time replete with injustice against others, and she actively refused to fade into all the noise. Her life—marked by justice and solidarity—serves as a reminder of the gospel message.
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Perceptions of migrants are in the political crosshairs ahead of midterms

The political ads began appearing in early October, strategically aired a month before the November midterm elections that will determine which party will control the U.S. House of Representatives.
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7 Key Moments in the Life of St. Francis

These events in St. Francis’ life brought him closer to Christ.
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St. Francis of Assisi: The Ultimate Disciple

In poverty, Francis of Assisi found the greatest of riches.
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