
Saint Francis de Sales
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.
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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.

Racism will never be eradicated. But guiding future generations to face it with courage and steadfastness will make the world a more just and loving place.

In a youth-obsessed culture, 30 might seem practically over-the-hill. But this decade can be a time of growth, satisfaction, and renewed faith.

“All manner of things shall be well.” Julian of Norwich’s words and the example of the hermit saints can help us embrace solitude as an opportunity to grow closer to God.

David is invited to become king of all the tribes. He is known to be pleasing to God. In order to promote unity David chooses Jerusalem as his capital.

While being angry may not be the ideal frame of mind when starting the season of Lent, these three quotations help me find a measure of peace.

Born in Germany, Saint Marianne Cope’s family soon moved to Utica, NY. In 1862 she entered the Sisters of the Third Order of Saint Francis where she served as superior for a number of years.

Prayer is grounded in the profound interdependence of life. Our prayers of gratitude remind us that no one is self-sufficient.

“Though I sit in darkness, the Lord is my light.”—Micah 7:8b. I love that the prophet Micah’s memorial is on December 21—the day of the year with the least amount of sunlight.

Very little is known about Saint Vincent of Zaragossa other than some details about his martyrdom. We know that he was a deacon and that a large devoted following survived his death. Most of what we know comes from the “Acts” of Prudentius.
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