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The story of Saint Crescentia Hoess is a twist on the story of rags to riches. Born into material poverty, she eventually rose to true spiritual wealth. But not without many obstacles, including a number of physical ailments.
Luke remains consistent to the characteristics he’s highlighted all through his Gospel. He especially depicts Jesus’ concern for those on the margins of society–shown as the Lord heals in the Garden, comforts the weeping women, forgives his executioners, and welcomes the repentant thief.
Jesus liberates us and makes us God’s children. And if the Father of Jesus is our father, nothing can enslave us.
We presently have two living Popes, but they are not both contending for the papacy. That was not the case in the lifetime of Saint Vincent Ferrer.
When all is said and done, Jesus means life or death, salvation or destruction. Our acceptance or rejection of Jesus is what determines the meaning and value of our lives.
Pour yourself a glass of water and meditate on the wonder of this element provided to you by your loving God before you drink it. Swallow the water slowly, feeling the flow of God’s gift enter your body and hydrate your cells.
Saint Isidore of Seville was a prolific writer and capable administrator of his diocese. Following his brother as bishop of Seville, he founded schools and seminaries, and he was known for his encyclopedic knowledge. Perhaps Isidore’s greatest accomplishment is that he was a holy man.
We all need God’s mercy for ourselves and for the community in which we live. Harsh and pitiless application of the law is not the way God works.
Trust can serve as a wonderful bond between two people. But it can also tear two people apart if that bond is broken by one of them.
Saint Benedict the African, also called Saint Benedict the Moor and Saint Benedict the Black, lived the life of a slave until he was 18. After joining the Franciscans, he held positions of leadership. He was known for his poverty and humility.
