Catholic Saints

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Unsung Saints

Diane M. Houdek July 6, 2026

We can all think of people who have made a significant difference in the major decisions and directions of our lives.

Q: The feast of Saint Charles Lwanga and companion martyrs (June 3) recently raised a question for me. On July 17, 1794, 16 Carmelite nuns were guillotined in Compiègne, France, for their faith. As a secular Carmelite, I have always considered them ...

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The Words of St. Teresa of Avila

Patricia Morrison June 26, 2026

Perhaps Saint Teresa of Avila’s greatest gift to busy people is the truth that ordinary life and holiness are not in conflict.

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Francis of Assisi, Wedded to Poverty

Christopher Heffron June 19, 2026

“And to this poverty, my beloved brothers, you must cling with all your heart, and wish never to have anything else under heaven.”

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Pray the Words of St. Francis

Franciscan Media June 15, 2026

One of my favorite authors is the great Hoosier science fiction writer, Kurt Vonnegut. A theme he often plays with in many of his novels is the notion that human beings are becoming more machine-like in their dependence on technology ...

Prayer for St. Anthony

Christopher Heffron June 12, 2026

St. Anthony may help us find keys or wallets when we lose them, but have you ever prayed to this great saint to help you find healing, wholeness, wellness, or peace? It’s the intangibles that matter most, and he’s ready ...