Catholic Saints

priest holding the sacramental bread to the sky.

St. Francis and the Body of Christ

Christopher Heffron March 12, 2026

Thomas of Celano, an early friar and author of three hagiographies of Francis, wrote that the saint “burned with a love that came from his whole being for the sacrament of the Lord’s body.”

Worship God Alone

Pat McCloskey, OFM March 8, 2026

Francis knew that idolatry was the key sin in the Old Testament.

St. Teresa of Avila: Prayer Coach

Gina Loehr March 7, 2026

St. Teresa of Avila’s prayer life did culminate in the “spiritual rain” of mystical union with Christ.

Two people praying together with folded hands.

Our Prayer Partners

Gloria Hutchinson March 6, 2026

For decades, the saints have been my mentors in prayer, faith companions whom the centuries cannot separate, beloved friends.

Mysteries of the Rosary

Jack Wintz, OFM March 5, 2026

The Mysteries of the Rosary are key events in the life of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary that Catholics meditate on while praying the rosary.

Pilgrims in Rome | Photo by Chris Czermak on Unsplash

Restless Hearts Fixed on God

Christopher Heffron March 5, 2026

I spend my last night of my pilgrimage to Italy on the balcony of my hotel room drinking wine and looking up at a heavy sky.

John, Matthew, and Jesus’ Mission

Pat McCloskey, OFM February 23, 2026

We were discussing the Gospel (Matthew 9:36—10:8) read on the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time last year. Matthew writes about Jesus' missionary discourse.