Catholic Saints
The Holy Humility of St. Francis
Pat McCloskey, OFM
January 28, 2021
Humility is the guardian and the ornament of all virtues. This virtue filled St. Francis in a more copious abundance, so that nothing should be wanting to a man adorned with so many gifts.
Stress: Our Pathway to God
Kathy Coffey
January 15, 2021
Stressed over the state of the country and our world? Forget the quick fixes. Take your pain to God.
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Mary, Mother of God
Franciscan Media
January 1
Mary’s divine motherhood broadens the Christmas spotlight. Hers role as mother of God places her in a unique position in God’s redemptive plan.
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St. Francis Makes Bethlehem Real
Jeremy Harrington, OFM
December 22, 2020
I know that the Jesus being born with no fanfare in a cave to a young mother seems almost too wonderful to be true—but it is.
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A Look at St. Juan Diego
Susan Hines-Brigger
December 9, 2020
Knowing that Mary would choose to appear to an indigenous farmer when she could appear anywhere and to anyone brings to many people a symbol of hope.
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Saint Sabas
Franciscan Media
December 5
After an abusive childhood, Saint Sabas found refuge in a monastery, where he also found his vocation to the monastic life. Permitted to live as a hermit, Saint Sabas soon found others attracted to his way of life, and he ...
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Saint John Damascene
Franciscan Media
December 4
Saint John Damascene was born in Damascus, but spent most of his life in a monastery near Jerusalem. Little is known about his life, but John is remembered as the last of the Eastern Church Fathers. He gained fame as ...
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