
Saint Josephine Bakhita
Kidnapped at the age of nine and being too terrified to remember her name, Saint Josephine Bakhita acquired the name “Bakhit” which means “fortunate one.”
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Kidnapped at the age of nine and being too terrified to remember her name, Saint Josephine Bakhita acquired the name “Bakhit” which means “fortunate one.”
There are priorities in religious practice. Some things are more important than others. Jesus is not opposed to religious tradition, except when it is observed without love of God and neighbor.
God takes away the shame we have by giving us back to ourselves—by giving us God! It doesn’t get any better than that.
Walking through a doorway means you exit one place and enter into another. You have to be willing to leave the old place in order to enter a new one. You have to be willing to let go so God can work.
Saint Colette is known as a reformer of the Order of Saint Clare. Known as the Colettine Poor Clares, these nuns follow a more primitive rule of Saint Clare and are known for their austerity.
Christ is accessible to us today in many ways. If we are not healed of our ills the problem is not Christ’s but ours for not reaching out to be in touch with him.
God is not afraid of mistakes, it seems. God knows that God can turn everything around—into good.
A Jesuit Brother and native of Japan, Saint Paul Miki and Companions were martyred for preaching their belief in Jesus.
Experience the revelation of God in ordinary and daily life. Recall and reflect on moments of encountering God’s presence in everyday experiences.
One of the four virgin martyrs celebrated in the Catholic calendar of saints, Saint Agatha was arrested during the persecution of Decius in 251. Tortured for her beauty and tempted to violate her chastity, Agatha was eventually martyred.
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