Christian Saints & Heroes
Honoring St Benedict and the Role of Monks in the Church
I spent 21 months in a Benedictine monastery shortly after coming home to the Church as a young man. There, I began what has become a ... continue reading
Vatican Establishes Commission to Preserve Testimonies of Christian Martyrs in the Modern Era
The Vatican made an announcement on Wednesday, revealing the creation of a commission dedicated to researching and documenting the stories ... continue reading
Pope Francis Advances Cause for Sainthood of Mother Mary Elizabeth Lange
In a significant step toward canonization, Pope Francis has officially recognized the heroic virtue of Mother Mary Elizabeth Lange, a Black ... continue reading
St. Thomas More and the Crisis we Face
The United States of America is in a spiraling crisis. Some insist we are only in an economic and international crisis. In doing so, ... continue reading
Justin the Martyr is a Model for Our Mission
One has only to open social media or any other source of news to discover the obvious. Our Society is in a serious moral decline. Many ... continue reading
Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster found Incorrupted
Pilgrims flock to a remote Benedictine monastery in rural Missouri following the stunning discovery that the exhumed remains of Sister ... continue reading
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Surfer Guido Schaffer Closer to Sainthood
Guido Schaffer, a seminarian, doctor, and avid surfer from Brazil, has been recognized for his heroic virtue by Pope Francis. In a decree ... continue reading
Pope Francis Hails St. Francis Xavier as 'The Greatest Missionary of Modern Times.'
During his general audience on May 17, Pope Francis emphasized the significance of St. Francis Xavier as a role model for sharing the ... continue reading
Petition Launched for the Beatification of Fulton Sheen
A global petition has been launched urging the Vatican to move forward with the beatification of Ven. Abp. Fulton J. Sheen. The petition, ... continue reading
Do you know Saint John?
Many say, "I know about the Apostles." You may know about the Apostles, but do you know the Apostles? The study of the apostles shows they ... continue reading
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