Catholic Saints

Lent with Padre Pio: Third Tuesday

“Stay with me, Lord . . .” That was the prayer Padre Pio often recited—simple, straightforward, to the point.

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Canticle of the Creatures

Living ‘The Canticle of the Creatures’ 

Francis’ experience with loss illustrates a path to deeper relationships, including with God.
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Lent with Padre Pio: Third Monday

Padre Pio’s day usually lasted about 19 hours. Each day for him was another opportunity to bring people closer into communion with Christ.
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Illustration of Saint Carlo Acutis

Dear Carlo Acutis…

A proud member of Generation X pens an open letter to the millennial saint, Carlo Acutis. 
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Lent with Padre Pio: Third Sunday

Following a vision in which Christ appeared and pierced the friar in the side with a sword, Padre Pio was left with a physical wound to his side.
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man holds up a sign

Housing First, Humanity Always 

In a city known for its relentless pace, St. Francis Friends of the Poor offers a sanctuary where time slows and healing begins.  
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painting of mary magdalene

St. Mary Magdalene: Leader and Visionary 

One early Christian writing describes Mary Magdalene as equal to the apostles, perhaps even a leader among them. It claims that anyone with spiritual maturity has the ability and authority to teach and interpret the Gospel. 
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