Catholic Saints

Spanish saints

Four Great Spanish Saints

These Spanish saints lived long ago but can inform us and enlighten our faith journeys.

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woman holding a rosary

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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Saint Anthony of Padua praying to God

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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Mother Teresa embraces a child

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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Saint Thérèse of Lisieux

Sisterhood of Saints: Thérèse of Lisieux

When we think of Thérèse of Lisieux, we think of her “Little Way,” the practice of offering up even the most commonplace tasks to God’s glory. But the Little Way came no more easily to its originator than it does to ...
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Hildegard of Bingen

Sisterhood of Saints: Hildegard of Bingen

Surely you have heard of Hildegard of Bingen, the medieval mystic, composer, author, poet, and playwright who, in October 2012, became the thirty-fifth Doctor of the Church—and the fourth female Doctor. 
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