Saints St. Elizabeth of Portugal and the roses she carried for the poor
St. Elizabeth of Portugal turned roses into instruments of peace and survived a difficult marriage through prayer and charity.
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Saints St. Thomas the Apostle and the faith that comes from seeing
July 3 is the feast of St. Thomas the Apostle, patron of architects, who touched Christ's wounds and proclaimed 'My Lord and…
Saints The Annunciation and the fiat that changed everything
Today we celebrate the Annunciation, when the Angel Gabriel announced Christ's coming and Mary gave her fiat.
Saints St. Junipero Serra and the missions that became California
On July 1, meet the Franciscan missionary who walked thousands of miles to build the missions that became California.
Saints St. Joan of Arc: The Teenage Girl Who Led an Army
St. Joan of Arc heard voices, led soldiers, and died at nineteen. Her feast is June 30. Here's what her courage means…
Saints St. Peter and St. Paul: The twin pillars who built the Church
June 29 honors the two greatest Apostles together. One held the keys, the other carried the Gospel to the world.
Church Sts. Peter and Paul: The two foundations of everything you believe
June 29 honors Peter with the keys and Paul with the sword. Two apostles, two paths, one foundation for the Church you…
Saints St. Matthias the Apostle and the casting of lots that changed everything
St. Matthias was chosen by lot to join the Twelve after Judas's betrayal. His feast on June 25 reminds us God works…
Saints St. Mary Magdalene and the witness Christ chose first
The woman Christ chose to announce his Resurrection. What St. Mary Magdalene's witness means for your faith today.
Church St. John Fisher and St. Thomas More: When saying no cost everything
Two English martyrs who chose death over compromise when Henry VIII broke from Rome. Their witness matters for every Christian facing pressure…