Christian Saints & Heroes
St. Eugene de Mazenod who cared for the poorest Watch
Today's saint of the day is St. Eugene de Mazenod, who was born in France during the era of the French Revolution and lived through ... continue reading
St. Dymphna, patron of those with mental afflictions, pray for us! Watch
St. Dymphna is our Saint of the Day. Dymphna is a 7th century Irish saint, often invoked against mental illness. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic ... continue reading
Saint Matthias, an outsider welcomed in
Catholic Online's saint of the day is St. Matthias. Matthias is the apostle who replaced Judas after his betrayal and suicide. The ... continue reading
Fr Paul Schenck on the Feast of Athanasius: Defenders of Life Against the World
Athanasius vigorously defended the divine personhood of Christ, even when it seemed the majority of the Church had accepted Arius's error. ... continue reading
Duc in Altum: Men, Put Out Into the Deep on the Feast of St Joseph Watch
This model of Christian manliness recommends himself to us not for any strange or exciting things he did (because he really didn't) but ... continue reading
Feast of Joseph, Husband of Mary: Time for Christian Men to Follow His Example Watch
He still gives His message and His mission to men who, like Joseph, cultivate ears to hear and then choose to exercise authentic manly ... continue reading
Is St. Joseph worthy of commemoration?
Today is the feast day of St. Joseph, which means this is the perfect time to check out our offerings of St. Joseph medals, prayer cards ... continue reading
Thomas Aquinas: An Example for a New Generation of Apologists Watch
St. Thomas Aquinas knew that all truth finds its source - and its fulfillment - in the One who is Truth Incarnate, Jesus the Christ. In ... continue reading
Hallelujah! Pierre Favre recognized as a saint Watch
Pope Francis has named his favorite Jesuit a saint, bypassing traditional rules for sainthood. On his birthday last Tuesday, Pope Francis ... continue reading
Il Papa! Deal Hudson Reflects on His Encounter with Saint John Paul II Watch
I never thought I would be part of a cheering, waving crowd. After all, I was too old, too sophisticated. Then John Paul II walked out on ... continue reading
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