Saint of the Day

Mosaic of St. John of the Cross | Image by EUGENE PLAISTED, OSC

Meet Saint John of the Cross

Saint John of the Cross shows us how to be reflective in our distracting world.

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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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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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person asking and receiving forgiveness after hurting another person.

Flawed and Forgiven

St. John Bosco once said, “Enjoy yourself as much as you like if only you keep from sin.” In this modern age of moral pitfalls, that can be a tall ask! But God loves us in spite of our sins.
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Forgiveness Leads to Peace

As others have written, the person who benefits most from forgiving is the one who forgives. 
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Caring Heals

Why not call or write a sick friend or relative? Caring heals.
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A New Understanding of the Prayer of St. Francis 

This author shows how you can use this well-known prayer as a guide to inner healing and loving yourself. 
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