Saints
Francis and Anthony: Brothers in Alms
Anthony’s ascent to sainthood was even more meteoric than Francis’.
Seven Days with Solanus Casey
The monastery doorbell rang at two o’clock in the morning. Father Solanus Casey ran down the steps to the door before anyone else was awakened. When he opened the door, a big, burly fellow blurted out, “Where’s that Father Solanus? I want ...
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Lost & Found: Thank You, St. Anthony of Padua
The array of wonders attributed to St. Anthony in story and legend is astounding in its variety.
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Why So Few Lay Saints?
Few lay men or women have been formally canonized. Most saints belonged to religious communities.
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Advent with the Saints: Francis of Assisi
St. Francis left his prosperous life in Assisi and descended to the marshes to serve the lepers.
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Advent with the Saints: Ruth
A Scripture scholar once commented that the genealogy in Matthew’s Gospel is one of the least-appreciated parts of the Bible.
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Advent with the Saints: Joseph
Joseph is the silent figure in the Christmas stories. We never hear him speak; his annunciation—in Matthew’s Gospel—narrates Joseph’s story without giving us any of his words.
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