Catholic Saints
A Letter to Elizabeth Ann Seton
On the day of your canonization as the first saint born in the United States, I happily anticipated the well-deserved attention your remarkable life would receive.
The Enduring Prayer of St. Francis
Wind, water, fire, and earth are creation’s basic elements that work together to sustain life.
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Living Gardens of the Lord
St. Thérèse of Lisieux wrote that there is more power in one little act done with all the love one possesses than in the most impressive spiritual displays or works of service if they are not rooted in pure love ...
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Saints Invite Us to the Table
The saints draw us into the conversation of faith, life, and the ways in which we can love each other and, in doing so, love God.
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Seven Days with Solanus Casey
The monastery doorbell rang at two o’clock in the morning. Father Solanus Casey ran down the steps to the door before anyone else was awakened. When he opened the door, a big, burly fellow blurted out, “Where’s that Father Solanus? I want ...
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Pray to Saints for Peace
With God’s help through the intercession of the saints, may our world be set free from war, violence, and terrorism.
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Why Was St. Francis So Devoted to Mary?
I have heard that St. Francis of Assisi was very devoted to Mary, the mother of Jesus. Why? Did Francis write about her?
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