Getting to Know St. Anthony of Padua
A favorite in much of the Catholic world, St. Anthony of Padua has more cities and places named after him than any other saint—68.
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Chronology of the Life of St. Francis
The appeal of St. Francis remains undimmed almost eight centuries after his death. In looking at him, people have always been helped to see Christ.
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The Words of Saint Anthony Live On
Near the end of his life, Anthony of Padua composed a collection of sermons or “sermon notes.” Having been an outstanding theology teacher and preacher for much of his life, Anthony wanted to help his Franciscan confreres in their preaching ...
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St. Francis and Pope Francis: Our Environmental Teachers
Francis of Assisi is my model. He saw the world as a paradise and everything in it as gifts of the Father.
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Easter Sunday: Room for Everyone
There is a story of Saint Francis eating with his friars one Easter.
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Rediscovering Catholic Traditions: Devotion to Saints
Something I find most gratifying about the saints is that they exhibit characteristics that we find in ourselves.
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