Catholic Saints

Prayer of St. Francis

The Prayer of St. Francis: My God and My All!

St. Francis used prayer as his compass. His brothers followed his example.

Read More →
saints at the vatican | Photo by Xavier Coiffic on Unsplash

Saints of September

Here are a handful of saints we celebrate in the month of September.
Read More →
Saint Maria

Saint Maria Goretti, the Merciful

Saint Maria Goretti’s life was short but her legacy looms over the Church.
Read More →
St. Clare of Assisi is depicted in a modern painting by Stephen B Whatley, an expressionist artist based in London. During a Lenten service, St. Clare heard St. Francis preach. She was so moved by his words, she asked him to show her how to live the Gospel more fully. She was only 18, but she left the security of her home, cut off her hair and joined the convent. (CNS/Stephen B Whatley)

Honoring St. Clare of Assisi

The daughter of a noble family, Clare of Assisi was known for her deep spirituality and love for the poor. Her heart was attracted to the radical way of life preached by St. Francis.
Read More →
St. Clare of Assisi

St. Clare of Assisi: A Path of Her Own

Francis’ vision was to walk in the way of the Lord. Clare followed in the footsteps of her friend but also forged her own path to holiness.
Read More →
Saint Joan of Arc

Five Women of Faith: St. Joan of Arc

Joan of Arc was an obedient child and gave her parents no cause for alarm until the famous vision when she was 13.
Read More →
Religious stained glass art

Modern Models of Holiness

What is holiness and how do we respond to its call?
Read More →