Catholic Saints
Dear Reader: Saints Be Praised!
Christopher Heffron
October 25, 2021
This month, to commemorate the feast of All Saints, we are offering a lineup of articles that acknowledge and celebrate a handful of saints and blesseds.
St. Francis: Giving Comfort to Weary Soldiers
Katie Rutter
October 25, 2021
A former military chaplain explains how St. Francis can be an example for those struggling with the traumas of war.
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Our Saints, Ourselves
Vanesa Zuleta Goldberg
October 25, 2021
"I'm no saint," we may tell ourselves. But stories of the saints show us that we, too, are capable of extraordinary faith, courage, and love.
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St. Joseph: Man of Virtue
John R. Barker, OFM
October 25, 2021
Faced with a difficult decision, Joseph teaches us that righteousness means loving both God and neighbor.
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Your Field Guide to Flying Saints
Kathleen M. Carroll
October 20, 2021
There are some saints who were so immersed in prayer that their feet literally left the ground. While amazing, this is by no means unique.
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Blessed Carlo: The First Millennial Saint
Natalie Ryan
October 14, 2021
Meet Blessed Carlo Acutis, a teen who combined devotion to the Eucharist with a passion for computer technology.
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The Brief Life of St. Francis
Murray Bodo, OFM
October 4, 2021
The man who longed to be a knight, a man of war, dies a man of peace, at peace with God, with himself, and with all of creation.
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