Couple credits Blessed McGivney for saving husband from COVID-19

OSV News August 19, 2022

It’s miraculous Joseph and Megan Hermosillo were able to walk across the Thomaston Opera House stage together Aug. 13.

Saint John Eudes

Franciscan Media August 19

Saint John Eudes was a noted preacher and confessor. He founded several seminaries because he saw the need for clerical formation. He also founded a couple of religious communities to address other needs that he saw. Saint John had a great devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Saint Maximilian Mary Kolbe

Franciscan Media August 14

Saint Maximilian Mary Kolbe, a Conventual Franciscan, is best known for volunteering to take the place of a condemned prisoner in a death camp. But he also worked tirelessly for the spiritual welfare of people through his deep devotion to the Blessed Mother.

Saint Jane Frances de Chantal

Franciscan Media August 12

Jane Frances de Chantal was a wife and the mother of six. When her husband was killed, Saint Jane Frances took a vow not to remarry and sought to join a religious community. She was dissuaded by her spiritual director, Saint Francis de Sales.

Novena to Saint Clare | Day Nine: Ripples of Faith

Susan Hines-Brigger August 10, 2022

Much like a stone thrown into water extends ripples far and wide, Clare’s holiness helped spread the vision of Saint Francis.

Saint Lawrence

Franciscan Media August 10

Devotion to Saint Lawrence dates back to the earliest days of the Church. While we do not know many facts about him, his courageous witness to the faith is well known, as well as some interesting legends which may or may not be true. They show a fascination with Saint Lawrence and his testimony to the faith.

Novena to Saint Clare | Day Eight: Honoring Our Talents

Susan Hines-Brigger August 9, 2022

Whenever Francis struggled with the direction of his mission and vocation, Clare provided him with insight and encouragement.

It Takes Courage

Theresa Doyle-Nelson August 9, 2022

“Joseph of Arimathea, secretly a disciple of Jesus for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate if he could remove the body of Jesus”—John 19:38a. The horror of the crucifixion was overwhelming. Joseph’s desire to properly bury Jesus overcame his desire for covertness.

Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross

Franciscan Media August 9

The story of Teresa Benedicta of the Cross begins with her life as Edith Stein, a noted philosopher raised in the Jewish faith. Her studies led Edith to the Catholic Church and to becoming a Carmelite nun. She died in the gas chambers of Auschwitz in 1942.