Catholic Saints
Becoming a Friar: My Vocation Journey
Many people—still living or long dead—guided me to becoming a Franciscan friar. This is my vocation story.
A Friar Reflects on Ash Wednesday
As Lent begins, we hear the words in the first reading for Ash Wednesday: “Rend your hearts, not your garments.”
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Four Great Spanish Saints
These Spanish saints lived long ago but can inform us and enlighten our faith journeys.
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The Origins of the Rosary
The Mysteries of Light seem to be not only a most fitting development of the rosary, but also a providential one for our age and one that is likely to stand the test of time. The Poor Man’s Breviary
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Powerful Prayers to Saint Anthony of Padua
It is a venerable Christian tradition to turn in prayer to Anthony of Padua—and to other saintly men and women already enjoying the glorious presence of God.
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Getting to Know Joel, Old Testament Prophet
Every Ash Wednesday this Old Testament prophet sets the tone for Lent.
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Fr. Gary Caster on Mother Teresa
Fr. Gary Caster will be the first to admit that his life has been touched by countless moments of grace. One memory in particular stands out.
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