Saints
Mary: Mother and Mystic
Murray Bodo, OFM
April 25, 2025
She is beloved for her unshakable faith in her son, Jesus. But this Franciscan writer argues that Mary had a deeper understanding of his mission than we realize.
St. Mary Magdalene: Leader and Visionary
Mark Etling, PhD
March 22, 2025
One early Christian writing describes Mary Magdalene as equal to the apostles, perhaps even a leader among them. It claims that anyone with spiritual maturity has the ability and authority to teach and interpret the Gospel.
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The Loneliness of Mary
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
March 19, 2025
The loneliness of Mary is not as well-documented. She suffered great isolation, from confusion about her unique call to the deaths of those closest to her. Yet her trust in God was rewarded.
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Meet Saint John of the Cross
John P. Moore
March 14, 2025
Saint John of the Cross shows us how to be reflective in our distracting world.
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John Paul I’s 33-Day Papacy
Mo Guernon
March 13, 2025
Though brief, Pope John Paul I’s papacy had a far-reaching influence on future Church leaders.
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Joan Chittister, OSB, on Hildegard of Bingen
Alicia von Stamwitz
March 11, 2025
St. Hildegard of Bingen has been called brilliant and fearless. Sister Joan explains why.
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