Catholic saints are like the Hall of Fame for our faith. For Catholics, having the saints as role models and a source of inspiration allows us to look at others who may have found themselves in similar situations that we are currently in. By looking to the saints, we have a model to follow.
For Catholic singles, following the lives of the saints is critical to using our time as singles to grow in our faith and to be ready for whatever God has in store for us.
July 11th marks the feast of Saint Benedict in the Catholic liturgical calendar. He is a 5th-6th century abbot and monk. Benedict created the Benedictine Rule that is the foundation of the entire monastic life in the Church as we now know it. While I’ve never had a particularly strong devotion to him, I do […]
Have you ever heard this iconic quote that’s attributed to St. Padre Pio? I definitely have. And as much as I can easily get on board with the, “Pray,” and the “hope,” parts, well that “don’t worry,” part gets me every time. Easy for you to say, Padre Pio! You’re in heaven now. And you […]
Back on Divine Mercy Sunday of April 2014, John Paul II was canonized. But he wasn’t the only one. There were actually two past Popes canonized that day, and the other is a little easier to forget in the shadow of the tremendous figure of JPII. But Pope St. John XXIII is quite a powerhouse […]
Thomas Merton was a Trappist monk and prolific writer who lived in the early to mid-20th century. He was not a saint, nor is he likely to become one, as he had some confusing tendencies toward eastern religions later in his life that at least outwardly appear to be a bit off the saintly path. […]
You have seen the pictures of St. Jude. He is usually dressed in green. I have seen his image on key chains and on many candles. You may have seen his prayer card in church with his image on the front and the St. Jude Prayer on the back. When I traveled to Mexico City […]
For many traditional Catholics, St. Josemaria Escriva is a quotable and inspiring modern-day saint. With an appealing writing style and a history of speaking to people from all kinds of backgrounds, St. Josemaria Escriva will challenge you, will ask you to confront your shortcomings, and will also lift up your spiritual life. Opus Dei Founder, Traditional Catholic, and Renowned Spiritual Writer Besides being an excellent spiritual author, […]
What’s not to love about Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati? He is famous for his good looks, sense of humor, adventurous spirit, and devotion to Christ. Born in Turin, Italy in 1901, Pier Giorgio overflowed with boundless energy, which he applied to his studies and prayer as well as to practical jokes and adventure sports. Pier […]
Single life has its perks, but it can also be a real struggle. The joy of freedom is often accompanied by loneliness and the desire to explore is often countered by the need to have a “home base.” Catholic singles may feel isolated in a culture of quick hook-ups. We are looking for something deeper, […]
For Catholics, online dating is becoming more commonplace. As dating methods have changed in the modern age, you may be surprised to learn that Saint Josemaria Escriva can offer insightful lessons for Catholic singles. Spain has produced many saints over the years, and one of its newest is Saint Josemaria Escriva. St. Josemaria was a […]
Most of us have probably heard of Saint Thomas referred to as “doubting Thomas.” He declared that he wouldn’t believe Christ was risen from the dead unless he saw with his own eyes. There are a lot of spiritual lessons that can be gained from the story of Thomas’ doubting. Maybe you’re struggling to see […]
