Inspiration
St. Josephine Bakhita—A Model of Faith
Her kidnappers gave her the name Bakhita, meaning “fortunate. ” Her life in captivity wasn’t quite so. Born in Darfur in 1869, Josephine Bakhita was taken by Arab slave traders when she was 9.
Notes from a Friar: Jesus and the Moth
Chapters 5, 6, and 7 of Matthew’s Gospel contain Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. These chapters contain about 101 verses and are considered a basic summary of Jesus’ teaching for anyone wishing to become his disciple.
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John Vianney: The Saint Who Could Read Souls
John Vianney, a beloved saint, the patron of parish priests and confessors, has a lot to teach believers the world over.
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The Words of Saint Anthony Live On
Near the end of his life, Saint Anthony of Padua composed a collection of sermons or “sermon notes.”
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St. Rita of Cascia, Peacemaker
St. Rita of Cascia shows what God accomplishes when he finds humble hearts open to his love. Enjoy this look at a holy and beloved Catholic saint.
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Franciscan Inspirations: Communion of Saints
A friar writes a love letter to our Communion of Saints.
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Saint Teresa of Avila: Mystic and Multitasker
Saint Teresa of Avila, a Doctor of the Church and foundress of the Discalced Carmelites, was a woman of contemplation and action.
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