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Christian Saints & Heroes

Honoring St Benedict and the Role of Monks in the Church

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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

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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

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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

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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

Image of Justin Martyr was put to death for his faith, and in so doing became a saintly inspiration for Christian witness.

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

Image of The body of Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster has been found incorrupt.

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

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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.'

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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

Image of Archbishop Fulton Sheen may soon be recognized as a Saint by the Vatican. But to be clear, it is God, not people, who makes saints.

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?

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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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