Christian Saints & Heroes
Which is it? Saint Teresa of Calcutta or Mother Teresa of Kolkata Watch
![The icon of Saint Teresa of Calcutta. Image of The icon of Saint Teresa of Calcutta.](/files/images/ins_news/small_2016090112.jpg)
There is confusion over the proper title of Mother Teresa. Her name is appearing in the media as both "Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta" and ... continue reading
The saints are real and active in our lives! Saint Padre Pio intercedes on behalf of baby with critical heart condition Watch
![Saint Padre Pio has been credited with intercession that saved the life of baby Caitlin Dooley. Image of Saint Padre Pio has been credited with intercession that saved the life of baby Caitlin Dooley.](/files/images/ins_news/small_2016084850.jpg)
The saints are real and active in our lives. This is more obvious than ever following the miraculous recovery of a baby in an Irish ... continue reading
Clare of Assisi as Model: Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Calls for Women of Courage to Renew the Church Watch
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In her convent of San Damiano, Clare heroically practiced the virtues that should characterize all Christians: humility, a spirit of piety ... continue reading
Fr. Paul Schenck on Edith Stein: Daughter of Israel, Daughter of the Church Watch
![St. Teresia Benedicta a Cruce, Edith Stein, Catholic feminist, philosopher and martyr of Auschwitz: Throughout her life, Edith never renounced or denounced her Jewish identity. Rather, as demonstrated in her memoir, her participation in Jewish customs at home, her letter to the Pope and in her correspondences, she spoke of her Jewish roots as intrinsic to her self-identification, to her views and even to aspects of her vocation Image of St. Teresia Benedicta a Cruce, Edith Stein, Catholic feminist, philosopher and martyr of Auschwitz: Throughout her life, Edith never renounced or denounced her Jewish identity. Rather, as demonstrated in her memoir, her participation in Jewish customs at home, her letter to the Pope and in her correspondences, she spoke of her Jewish roots as intrinsic to her self-identification, to her views and even to aspects of her vocation](/files/images/ins_news/small_2013083440.jpg)
August 9 is the Memorial of St. Teresia Benedicta a Cruce, Edith Stein, Catholic feminist, philosopher and martyr of Auschwitz. In this ... continue reading
Saint Ignatius of Loyola Challenges All of Us to Become Saints Watch
![On July 31st we remember the founder of the Company or Society of Jesus (Jesuits), Ignatius of Loyola. He is the patron saint of soldiers and of retreatants. There is a connection. He was a soldier and the Spiritual Exercise which he left us have been used for hundreds of years to help men and women like us encounter Jesus Christ, on retreats, and in our daily lives. The disciplines they promote can help us to grow in holiness of life, no matter what our state in life, and equip us for service in the Army of the King, Jesus Christ. Image of On July 31st we remember the founder of the Company or Society of Jesus (Jesuits), Ignatius of Loyola. He is the patron saint of soldiers and of retreatants. There is a connection. He was a soldier and the Spiritual Exercise which he left us have been used for hundreds of years to help men and women like us encounter Jesus Christ, on retreats, and in our daily lives. The disciplines they promote can help us to grow in holiness of life, no matter what our state in life, and equip us for service in the Army of the King, Jesus Christ.](/files/images/ins_news/2014072530ignatius_loyola_156.jpg)
Over the centuries, the Jesuits have been relied upon by Popes as trustworthy, heroic soldiers for Jesus Christ and His Church. Yes, ... continue reading
Here's 3 reasons why the canonization of Mother Teresa matters to you Watch
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On September 4, 2016, Pope Francis will canonize Mother Teresa as a saint of the Roman Catholic Church. Her canonization is an important ... continue reading
After the Corned Beef: St. Patrick Challenges Modern Christians to be Missionaries
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We need to learn a lesson from this great missionary. He saw what was good in the culture and "baptized" what could be redeemed. He ... continue reading
Pope Francis continues tradition of blessing two lambs in memory of St. Agnes Watch
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On Thursday Pope Francis celebrated St. Agnes' feast day in the Vatican by continuing the centuries-old tradition of blessing two lambs in ... continue reading
Jennifer Hartline: Trying to Learn Humility From St. Therese Watch
![St. Therese of Lisieux Image of St. Therese of Lisieux](/files/images/ins_news/2013092009st_therese_156_this_one.jpg)
St. Therese helps me understand: "the splendor of the rose and the whiteness of the lily do not take away the perfume of the little violet ... continue reading
Saints and Heroes of the Faith: Fr Dwight Longenecker On The Day I Met St Therese Watch
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I was an Anglican priest the summer I met St Therese of Lisieux. I was living in England and had three months free between jobs, so I ... continue reading
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