Catholic Saints
Saint Joan of Arc’s Message for Today
Was Joan of Arc inspired? Was she mentally ill? Does her example of armed resistance have anything to say to Americans mired in unrest?
Sacred Heart of Jesus Prayers: A Collection of Devotions
O most holy Heart of Jesus, fountain of every blessing, I adore you, I love you and will a lively sorrow for my sins. I offer you this poor heart of mine. Make me humble, patient, pure, and wholly obedient ...
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Lent with the Saints: Mary Magdalene
Mary Magdalene is one of the main characters in the story of Jesus’ passion, death, and resurrection.
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Lent with the Saints: Peter
Isaiah 49:1–6; Psalm 71:1–2, 3–4a, 5–6ab, 15, 17; John 13:21–33, 36–38 Peter is a central character in the Passion narratives. On Palm Sunday each year, we hear the story of his denial of Jesus.
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Lent with the Saints: Martha and Mary
Isaiah 42:1–7; Psalm 27:1, 2, 3, 13–14; John 12:1–1 During Holy Week, the liturgy begins telling the story of the passion of Jesus. The four Gospels do not offer consistent versions of Jesus’ passion and death. They know nothing of ...
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Lent with the Saints: Stephen
In his life and death, Stephen claims identification with Jesus and his power and presence in the world.
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Lent with the Saints: Leonard of Port Maurice
In recent years the Holy Father has led the Way of the Cross during Holy Week at the Colosseum in Rome. This annual custom would have pleased the great Franciscan preacher Leonard of Port Maurice.
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