Inspiration

Stained glass of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

Elizabeth Ann Seton: A Profoundly Human Saint

Daughter, wife, mother, widow, friend—all of these describe Elizabeth Ann Seton, this first American-born saint.

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St. Christopher and Jesus medal

Saint Christopher: Fact or Fiction?

Saint Christopher—patron of travelers—is one of the most endearing for Catholics. His life and story, bordering somewhere between legend and legitimacy, is an exercise in service, grace, and love.
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St. Paul Illustration

‘Sincerely Yours, Paul’

St. Paul’s letters to two coworkers and a friend have helped countless Christians over the centuries.
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statue of St. Joan of Arc

Saint Joan of Arc’s Message for Today

Was Joan of Arc inspired? Was she mentally ill? Does her example of armed resistance have anything to say to Americans mired in unrest?
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Sacred Heart of Jesus Prayers: A Collection of Devotions

O most holy Heart of Jesus, fountain of every blessing, I adore you, I love you and will a lively sorrow for my sins. I offer you this poor heart of mine. Make me humble, patient, pure, and wholly obedient ...
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Wolf shows its teeth

St. Francis and the Taming of the Wolf

This beloved story of Francis and the wolf has a lot to teach us about peacemaking in our own times.
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public market with bananas

Justice within God’s Kingdom

In his book The Foundations of Christian Faith, theologian Karl Rahner asks us to think about a man engaged in the simple act of buying a banana at the grocery store.
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