Catholic Saints
Who Assigns Patron Saints?
How is the patron saint of an occupation, a country, or a group of people decided? Specifically, how did St. Nicholas come to be the patron saint of brides, grooms, children, bakers, and pawnbrokers?
Love Builds
From the depth of St. Francis' relationship with God, he intuited a profound understanding of the human ego.
Read More →
Saint Christopher: Bearing Christ
This saint reminds us that, in our own way, we carry Christ on our shoulders and in our hearts across mighty rivers.
Read More →
My Prayer Partners
For decades, the saints have been my mentors in prayer, faith companions whom the centuries cannot separate, beloved friends.
Read More →
Restless Hearts Fixed on God
I spend my last night of my pilgrimage to Italy on the balcony of my hotel room drinking wine and looking up at a heavy sky.
Read More →
God’s Love Is Boundless
The answer God promises to give to you or me will be unique to each of us.
Read More →