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Saint Francis de Sales was born into a senatorial family where he was destined to work in government positions of authority. Instead, he felt a call to the priesthood and was ordained for the Diocese of Geneva.
Saint John Neumann was the first member of his community, the Redemptorists, to profess vows in the United States. He did missionary work in Maryland, Virginia, and Ohio, and became the bishop of Philadelphia. Noted for his humility and organizational skills, he helped form the Church in the New World.
Convert, wife, mother, widow, teacher, religious─Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton did it all. Yet, in many ways, she was an ordinary woman of her time who lived life in an extraordinary way.
Here are short biographies of some well-known Advent saints.
A rich treasury of spirituality and service can enhance the later stages of life.
St. Joseph may not have speaking parts in Scripture, but his role in the life of Jesus—and ours—is hardly a bit part. A film reviewer explores characters that showcase Joseph’s virtues.
Pilgrimages add a spiritual dimension to travel, opening us up to authentic and unexpected encounters with God. Here are seven reasons people make these holy journeys.
A former military chaplain explains how St. Francis can be an example for those struggling with the traumas of war.
Faced with a difficult decision, Joseph teaches us that righteousness means loving both God and neighbor.
Meet Blessed Carlo Acutis, a teen who combined devotion to the Eucharist with a passion for computer technology.
