Catholic Saints
St. Mary Magdalene: Leader and Visionary
Mark Etling, PhD
March 22, 2025
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.
Lent with Padre Pio: Second Saturday
Franciscan Media
March 22, 2025
All of us have had times when we’ve reacted harshly or unkindly to someone. Padre Pio was not exempt from this either.
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Lent with Padre Pio: Second Friday
Franciscan Media
March 21, 2025
Meditate on Padre Pio's words. He sought God's grace during every trial. How might we follow his example this Lent?
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An Armchair Pilgrimage to Assisi
Patti Normille
March 20, 2025
Spending time in Assisi—if only in our minds—can bring us closer to Saints Francis and Clare.
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Lent with Padre Pio: Second Thursday
Franciscan Media
March 20, 2025
When he first received the stigmata—wounds similar to those borne by Christ—Padre Pio begged that the outward signs of it be taken away.
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Lent with Padre Pio: Second Wednesday
Franciscan Media
March 19, 2025
Following Padre Pio’s death, Pope Paul VI told the Capuchin friars that what made Padre Pio such an important person to so many was his devotion to prayer and suffering.
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