Saint Who? Paul of Thebes

Brian O'Neel October 29, 2020

The First Hermit ca. 228–ca. 341 • Pre-Congregation Memorial: January 15

Why Journal?

Susan Hines-Brigger October 29, 2020

Author Terry Hershey talks about the benefits of putting pen, crayon, marker, or any other writing instrument to paper and capturing what we’re going through at that moment.

Some speculate that Saint Narcissus of Jerusalem lived well beyond 100; some say he lived to 160. We don’t know much about him, but a number of miracles are attributed to him. Narcissus served as bishop of Jerusalem in the late second century.

Leading by Example

Melanie Rigney October 28, 2020

Benedict the African was a natural leader. But the way he exercised his leadership was different from the way we might expect.

Saint Who? Richard of Lucca

Brian O'Neel October 28, 2020

A Holy Patriarch | ca. 670–ca. 725–726 • Pre-Congregation Memorial: February 7

Saints Simon and Jude

Franciscan Media October 28

Legend has it that Saints Simon and Jude traveled to Persia together where they were both martyred. This may explain why they share the same feast day. Saint Simon is usually referred to as “the Zealot,” and Saint Jude, also known as Thaddeus, is often considered the brother of Saint James the Lesser.