A Look Back at the Life of Padre Pio

Fr. Bryan Shortall, OFM Cap. May 9, 2020

Throughout his life, the boy who became Padre Pio was to bear a huge resemblance to the seraphic saint.

The Legacy of Saint Katharine Drexel

Peter Finney Jr. May 9, 2020

Katharine Drexel’s story is rich, overflowing and, quite frankly, mind-boggling. Her story goes far beyond the millions of dollars she invested in establishing and supporting 65 schools, churches and centers in 21 states through her religious order, the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament.

‘Sincerely Yours, Paul’

Theresa Doyle-Nelson May 9, 2020

St. Paul’s letters to two coworkers and a friend have helped countless Christians over the centuries.

Illustration of Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII

John XXIII and John Paul II: Beloved Saints

Christopher M. Bellitto, PhD May 9, 2020

God touched the lives of John XXIII and John Paul II.

What Is Your View on Reality?

Richard Rohr, OFM May 9, 2020

Everybody looks at the world through their own lens, a matrix of culturally inherited qualities, family influences, and other life experiences.

Basilica of St. Francis | Photo by Raimond Klavins on Unsplash

Saint Francis for Seekers

Barbara Beckwith May 9, 2020

Over 40 years ago, a gentle Franciscan high school teacher penned a seminal book about Saint Francis. It wasn’t a biography or a treatise on the little Poor Man of Assisi but a romantic, imaginative work that presents the saint from the inside out.

Saint Francis Makes Bethlehem Real

Jeremy Harrington, OFM May 9, 2020

A joyful Christmas to you! Thanks for spending a minute with me on this great day.

Statue of St. Anthony and Jeuss | Photo by Wolfgang Krzemien

Saint Anthony, the Contemplative

Jack Wintz, OFM May 9, 2020

It was not until the year 2002 that I discovered the very first book ever written about Saint Anthony, the contemplative.

Saint Juan Diego: New World Apostle

Jack Wintz, OFM May 9, 2020

Juan Diego is more well-known than any king, queen, bishop, missionary or conquistador of that era. Though famous personalities pass away, Juan Diego continues to live in the memory of the people.