Poor Brigid was always getting into trouble for giving things away. One day, her father got so fed up with her generosity, he decided to give her away! LIVED: Brigid was born in 451 and died about 525 in … Read More
Brother Juniper’s holy foolishness often made his fellow brothers laugh, but the time he stole a farmer’s pig for the sake of love, he may have gone too far. Or did he? This is from MISSION:CHRISTIAN: A Journal … Read More
Meet Saint Elizabeth of Hungary! Elizabeth was a princess who wanted to bring joy to the poor people of her kingdom—even if it meant upsetting the royal court and becoming poor herself. LIVED: Elizabeth was born in the … Read More
Meet Saint Thérèse of Lisieux! She’s one of the Church’s most honored saints—but that doesn’t mean loving Jesus was always easy for her. Here’s the story of how she decided to turn her sacrifices into “flowers” for Jesus. Plus: … Read More
Meet Saint Francis of Assisi! The story of Francis and the leper shows that loving God isn’t always easy at first (even for one of the world’s most beloved saints) . . . but with God’s help, what seems bitter is sweetened … Read More
“I am Raphael, one of the seven angels who stand and serve before the Glory of the Lord!” Raphael, Michael, and Gabriel are three of the archangels honored by the Church on September 29. Here’s a little bit about them, … Read More
American Father Stanley Rother was an ordinary man who used his skills and talents to be extraordinary for the Church. Use his story of selfless love for the poor of Guatemala’s highlands to inspire you to be extraordinary … Read More
How do you celebrate this beloved and well-known saint cherished by Catholics and non-Catholics around the world? How do you and your family remember her story and remarkable works of charity? Here are eight simple ways to celebrate St. … Read More
Not much is known about the parents of our Blessed Mother and the grandparents of Jesus, Saints Joachim and Anne, but there are simple ways to remember these special saints by honoring and spending time with those who bless … Read More
Growing up, Tekakwitha was the girl who didn’t quite fit in. Even her name, which means “she who bumps into things,” mocked her. Becoming Christian only made her more of an outcast among her people. Could she ever find … Read More
