Catholic Saints
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 the style of reporting found in the twenty-four–hour news cycle of today! Instead, the Gospels offer theological reflection, taking common details from the tradition and shaping them to each story’s purpose.
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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Lent with the Saints: Jeremiah
There the Lord promises a “new covenant” to the people. Once again, Jeremiah anticipates Jesus.
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Lent with the Saints: Teresa of Avila
Teresa brought her prodigious gifts to her time. She grounded her public persona in a deep personal life.
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Lent with the Saints: Ignatius of Loyola
Wisdom 2:1a, 12–22; Psalm 34:17–18, 19–20, 21, 23; John 7:1–2, 10, 25–30 “You know me, and you know where I am from. I have not come on my own. But the one who sent me is true, and you do ...
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Lent with the Saints: Anthony of Padua
Exodus 32:7–14; Psalm 106:19–20, 21–22, 23; John 5:31–47 Before he became the “go-to” saint for finding lost objects, St. Anthony of Padua had another nickname: “The Hammer of Heretics.”
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