Catholic Saints

Saint Who? Pietro Parenzo

Brian O'Neel May 19, 2020

Deeply Devoted and Passionate • d. May 21, 1199 • Canonized: 1879 • Memorial: May 21

Jesus and the Canaanite woman

Franciscan Inspirations: Jesus and the Canaanite Woman

Jim Van Vurst, OFM May 18, 2020

Many people face a conundrum when reading the scene in Matthew’s Gospel where Jesus meets the Canaanite woman.

Pray on the Way: A Pilgrimage Story

Barbara Beckwith May 17, 2020

I went through Italy last summer. Franciscan Pilgrimage Programs took our group to places associated with Saint Michael the Archangel, Saint Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio), Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi, Saint Anthony of Padua and Saint Pope John XXIII.

Statue of St. Anthony and Jeuss | Photo by Wolfgang Krzemien

Franciscan Inspirations: Memories of Padua

Jack Wintz, OFM May 16, 2020

As the feast of Saint Anthony (June 13) draws near, my memories go back to Padua where I spent several days in 2014.

Christ with small steps

Following Christ with Small Steps

Kathy Coffey May 15, 2020

Sometimes beautiful deeds done for Christ are hidden within terribly ordinary tasks.

Saint Anthony holding jesus

Follower of Francis: St. Anthony of Padua

Jack Wintz, OFM May 15, 2020

Older churches most always count Saint Anthony among their pantheon of statues.

The 14 Stations of the Cross at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Nashville, Tenn., are seen in this composite photo. As Catholics, we surround ourselves with depictions of the passion and death of Jesus. (CNS composite; photos by Katie Peterson, Tennessee Register)

Following Christ to Calvary

Rev. Alfred A. McBride May 15, 2020

When I look at the unfair judgments endured by Jesus for our salvation, I think of the judgments I have made in my lifetime.