Catholic Saints

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Dance with the Spirit

Megan McKenna May 9, 2025

Why would God summon us to be disciples of his beloved Son? In the words of a Sufi master: “I chose to call you because you need it more than the others!”

Pope Francis greets an elderly woman as he meets with people in Asuncion, Paraguay, July 12, 2015. The pope in January 2021 established the World Day for Grandparents and Elderly, celebrated annually on the fourth Sunday of July, near the July 26 liturgical memorial of Jesus' grandparents Sts. Joachim and Anne. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

In 12 years, Pope Francis made enormous impact on church, liturgical life

OSV News May 2, 2025

While the liturgical legacy of Pope Francis may have flown under the radar for many, several experts told OSV News his 12-year papacy made a definite impact.

carpenter working in his wood shop on wood.

Joseph the Righteous

John R. Barker, OFM May 1, 2025

In Joseph, who decided to send Mary away without disgracing her, we find the essence of what it means to be righteous.

Jesus on the cross

The Face of God

Roch Niemier, OFM April 30, 2025

In the Incarnation, God revealed to us who God is. The Incarnation showed us the face of God.

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St. Catherine of Siena: Pray for Us!

Franciscan Media April 29, 2025

Catherine of Siena stands as a companion with us on the Christian journey in her undivided effort to invite the Lord to take flesh in her own life.

folded hands holding a rosary with a cross, praying

Bring Everything to Christ

Carol Ann Morrow April 27, 2025

People walked days to hear me preach and in such numbers that I often spoke outdoors.

black sneakers standing next to a bible verse engraved in stone tile.

Carlo Acutis: You Belong to the Ages

Christopher Heffron April 25, 2025

I have always categorized you, Carlo, as “the millennial saint,” but that is limiting. You are timeless.