Catholic Saints
Why St. Francis Belongs on the Birdbath
Since his death, St. Francis of Assisi has been the subject of some of the world’s most admired works of art.
Thérèse of Lisieux: An Unlikely Patron Saint
I searched long and hard for the patron saint I wanted. In the end, my heart chose the one I needed.
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Clare and Francis: Assisi’s Most Dangerous Citizens
Sometimes we are so attracted to the saints for our own personal reasons that we fail to see how radical they were in their day. Clare and Francis are perfect examples.
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Meet the Holy Galilean Women
The holy Galilean women may not be in the forefront in Scripture, but they had a front-row seat to Jesus’ extraordinary life and ministry.
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The Gospels According to Saint Francis
Francis sums up his love for God in his simple little prayer: “My God and my all.”
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A Friar Reflects on Ash Wednesday
As Lent begins, we hear the words in the first reading for Ash Wednesday: “Rend your hearts, not your garments.”
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Four Great Spanish Saints
These Spanish saints lived long ago but can inform us and enlighten our faith journeys.
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