Catholic Saints
Seven Days with Solanus Casey: Relying on Mary
Leo Wollenweber, OFM Cap
July 26, 2022
“The Blessed Virgin Mary! Next to Jesus Himself, and always with Him, may she ever be our refuge and our stay during this pilgrimage on earth.” —Solanus Casey
Words of Wisdom from St. Clare of Assisi
Susan Hines-Brigger
July 25, 2022
Through her writings, St. Clare of Assisi offers us a guide to a stronger faith life.
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Franciscan Media
July 16
The Blessed Virgin has many, many titles—among them is Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Mount Carmel is in northern Israel and has long been the site of a monastery of religious monks.
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Cry Freedom
Christopher Heffron
July 15, 2022
At a young age Josephine Bakhita was kidnapped from her Sudanese home, tortured, and forced into slavery. But on her deathbed she exhibited mercy and forgiveness to those who harmed her.
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Saint Bonaventure
Franciscan Media
July 15
Saint Bonaventure was in many ways the second founder of the Franciscan Order. He served as the Minister General of the Franciscans and as the Cardinal Bishop of Albano. Through his teaching, writing, and mysticism, Bonaventure captured the spirit of ...
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Saint Kateri Tekakwitha
Franciscan Media
July 14
Known as the Lily of the Mohawks, Saint Kateri Tekakwitha courageously converted to Catholicism at age 19 despite her family's disapproval. She was ostracized and forced into extreme poverty. Escaping to Montreal, Kateri continued to live a life of prayer ...
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Saint Henry
Franciscan Media
July 13
Saint Henry, a German king and Holy Roman Emperor, lived life according to the customs of his times, but did it in a holy way. He is a clear witness to the holiness of secular life lived according to the ...
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