Saints

The Surprising Story of Saint Valentine
Feb 05 2019By Adrienne Thorne
The seasonal aisle of the grocery store has been pink and heart-filled for weeks now, which must mean that Valentine’s Day – the day where the entire country celebrates St. Valentine (even if they don’t know who he is) – is up...
5 Dating Lessons That Saints Louis and Zelie Martin Taught Me
Nov 04 2018By Chloe Langr
When it comes to friendship with the saints, it can be challenging to pick a favorite. After all, they’re all holy men and women, offering unique stories on their path to Heaven. If I had to pick my favorites, Edith Stein, John Paul the Great, Mari...
Devotion to Your Guardian Angel Is More Helpful Than You Might Think
Oct 20 2018By Adrienne Thorne
The Catholic Church celebrates the Memorial of Guardian Angels in Autumn. You might remember learning that rhyming prayer to your guardian angel in childhood. Perhaps you’ve seen lovely pictures depicting guardian angels watching over little kids i...
If You Don’t Love Being Single, You Need to Meet These 5 Saints
Sep 29 2018By Laura Craver
If patience is a virtue, then I’m a dirty rotten heathen. I have dreams and aspirations. There are things I want in life, and I want them now. Not tomorrow, not in ten years. I want them now. Can you relate? For some people, singleness is a lif...
Should Catholics Still Practice “Mortification”?
Aug 25 2018By Laura Craver
Fasting, flagellation, hair shirts and more! Saintly mortification has earned a reputation for being a bit bizarre, but it may be more relevant than you think. Although I was well beyond the cradle when I discovered Catholicism, I’m not new to ...
5 Saints You Should Get to Know If You Struggle with Anxiety
Aug 16 2018By Cassi Villanueva
Anxiety. That gnawing feeling of worry, unease and nervousness that lurks in the corner of our minds waiting to pounce when we are at our most vulnerable. Whether it is stress over something imminent or anxiety about the future, we all experience...
Blessed Miguel Pro: An Example of Counter-Cultural Courage
Jun 17 2018By Adrienne Thorne
When we think of our calling to be courageous in the face of the world’s opposition to our faith, we think of things like speaking out against injustice, gently calling out our strayed brothers and sisters, and setting an example of a holy life. Al...
Mother Teresa of Calcutta: Profound Love in the Midst of Darkness
May 26 2018By Adrienne Thorne
Growing up, I never had much of an interest in, or devotion to, Mother Teresa of Calcutta. I was a pretty young child when she died. Even though I remember her death being discussed on the news and seeing pictures of her everywhere, I didn’t have...
Saints for Singles: St. Michael the Archangel
Aug 31 2017By Stephanie Klatt
St. Michael the archangel is one of the seven archangels who stands before God. Michael, which means “Who is like God,” is revered in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Michael is referred to in the Bible—especially in the Books of Daniel, R...