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Capuchin Friar
(1870–1957)
Solanus Casey, the son of Irish immigrants in Wisconsin, felt called to the priesthood after witnessing a drunken sailor stabbing a woman. Somehow, this scene of sin and suffering caused Casey to dedicate himself to God and to promote God’s love as the answer to the world’s troubles.
During the 50th anniversary of a key year in the civil rights movement, St. Francis School looks to the future in Mississippi.
A Zen Buddhist teacher I know recently shared with me a famous saying from his tradition: “Before enlightenment, chop wood and carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood and carry water.”
Clare of Assisi gave up a world of privilege for a world of poverty. Her radical faith is a model for us all.
If we look at Jesus as human, as his earliest disciples did, it may change the way we follow his teachings.
I have a very simple but important question: How can I know God’s will in my life?
Your Saint of the Day Internet feature sometimes has saints on days other than the ones listed on the worldwide liturgical calendar. Why?
Did the Catholic Church ever officially teach that all Protestants go to hell?
Third Order Regular, Servant of the Lepers
(1838–1918)
Barbara Koob, who was born in Germany, immigrated with her family to the United States when she was less than two years old. At the port of entry, the family name became Cope. In 1862, Barbara entered the Third Order Regular of Franciscans and received her religious name, Sr. Marianne.
Franciscan Theologian
(ca. 1266–1308)
John Duns Scotus, later known as the Subtle Doctor, was called Scotus on account of his birth in Scotland. He entered the Franciscans at the age of fifteen and was later ordained a priest. After studies in Oxford and Paris, he went on to hold teaching positions in Paris and Cologne, where he was acclaimed as one of the greatest of the Scholastic theologians.
