Truth Bombs About the Power of Prayer
How can we have friendship with Christ is we never pray?
How can we have friendship with Christ is we never pray?
You know the name, and perhaps the Order he founded, but do you know the heroic life this saint lived?
Why St. Augustine is probably the most relatable saint.
Most of us know that St. Cecilia—whose feast day is November 22nd—is the patroness of music and musicians. Many of us know that many Catholic artists, such as Audrey Assad, have written songs inspired by saints. Saints and religious were a popular subject for classical composers but did you all know that even secular artists …
15 Melodic Creations Inspired By and Named After Saints Read More »
Gotta Catch ’em All, Gotta Catch ’em All… Saints? VATICAN CITY, ROME – A new app has been released by an independent creator, inspired by the popular game, POKEMON GO! The app-based game, Follow JC Go! will have catholics watching their phone for all the right reasons: learning about the saints, growing in their faith, …
This App Is like Pokemon Go! Meets the Saints . . . We Tried It Out Read More »
The month of October is full of the feast days of saints who are household names. Pope John Paul the Great, Therese of Lisieux, Teresa of Avila, and Pope John XXIII are just a few of the giant saints we celebrate. But also on the liturgical calendar are obscure saints who you may have never …
Here are 8 Obscure Saints With October Feast Days – How Many Do You Recognize? Read More »
Saints sometimes feel far off from us. They seem to be those super good and holy people who rarely did anything wrong and were practically super human! After all, how else could they attain spiritual perfection? But did you know that we are all called to be saints? You may think the call to sainthood is …
Saint Dominic was born into a rich, noble Spanish family. But by the time he was 21, he had sold everything he owned so that he could help feed the homeless population of Spain. The founder of the Dominic order was friends with Saint Francis Assisi. He pursued a life of humility, poverty, and obedience. …
Saint Maria Goretti is often remembered as a martyr who died in defense of her chastity. In the face of being violated and raped, she cried out to her attacker, “No! It is a sin!” She even forgave her attacker and murder while she lay in the hospital dying. No doubt some, if not all, …
5 Real Reasons Why Saint Maria Goretti is Remarkable Read More »
On May 10, the Catholic Church celebrates Saint Damien of Molokai who worked in the leper colony on the island of Molokai in Hawaii. The heroic and virtuous life of Father Damien De Veuster is recognized not only by the Church but also by the State of Hawaii which still recognizes April 15 as a …
Robert Louis Stevenson’s #SAVAGE Defense of St. Damien of Molokai Read More »