Catholic Saints

painting of Blessed John Duns Scotus

John Duns Scotus: His View of Christ

Was the sin of Adam and Eve the main reason Christ came to save the world? Not really, says Blessed John Duns Scotus, a Franciscan theologian of the 13th century.

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Catholic Saints atop St. Peter's in Rome

Quotes from Catholic Saints

The Catholic Saints have left us volumes of knowledge and inspiration to satisfy us.
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Halloween candles

Celebrating Halloween and All Saints’ Day

Halloween's roots lie in an ancient pagan festival for the dead. While this autumn feast can be used for evil purposes, our culture celebrates it as an innocent night of begging and fun.
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Follower of St. Francis: Angela Salawa

Seven Followers of St. Francis: Blessed Angela Salawa

Blessed Angela Salawa: “Lord, I live by your will. I shall die when you desire. Save me because you can.”
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Saints Be Praised!

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.
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St. Francis: Giving Comfort to Weary Soldiers

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

"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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