Catholic Saints

Death and saints

Touched by Death, Healed by Saints

The death of her classmate in fourth grade helped this author discover the Communion of Saints.

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Jane de Chantal: A Saint for the Depressed

Despite debilitating depression, Jane de Chantal led a remarkable life.
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Lent with Padre Pio: Saturday after Ash Wednesday

“Pray, hope, and don’t worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayer.” —Padre Pio
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Lent: Knowing Who We Are Before God

Perhaps no follower of Jesus ever appreciated Lent more than Francis of Assisi did.
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A Prodigal Daughter Returns

After years away from the Church, a prodigal daughter came home again.
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Lent with Padre Pio: Friday after Ash Wednesday

Perhaps Lent is a good time for us to take a look in the mirror.
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Lent with Padre Pio: Thursday after Ash Wednesday

Padre Pio was known for spending long periods of time in the confessional. It has been estimated that he heard two million confessions. He did not, however, allow this ministry to get in the way of his prayer life.
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