Studying the lives and virtues of saints as models of holiness and seeking their intercession through prayer, recognizing them as part of the "Communion of Saints" and drawing inspiration from their examples of faith and service
In a world often characterized by fast-paced living and distractions, the story of Blessed Carlo Acutis stands as a beacon of hope and inspiration for all Christians, but particularly for young people. Carlo's short but extraordinary life was marked by deep faith, unwavering devotion to the Eucharist, and
To fall in love with God is the greatest romance; to seek him is the greatest adventure; to find him is the greatest human achievement. ~Saint Augustine
Learn from Saints
“O Father, in your Truth (that is to say, in your Son, humbled, needy and homeless) you have humbled me. He was humbled in the womb of the Virgin, needy in the manger of the sheep, and homeless on the wood of the Cross. Nothing so humbles the proud sinner
“Joy is the most infallible sign of the presence of God.” — St. Teresa of Avila Joy is an essential aspect of Christianity, and it is a sign of the presence of God in our lives. This was a teaching emphasized by Pope Francis, who encouraged religious priests and nuns to
Yesterday I had the blessing of attending the burial mass for a fellow Bible study participant; she died at the age of 93. We had class together just a few months ago. She was always full of pep, full of life, and full of opinions :) I loved that at her
Saint Anthony of Padua is the first saint I remember studying and admiring as a teenager. I wrote about him in this article: St Anthony of Padua: greater than for finding lost objects. Ever since then, I have had a strong devotion to St Anthony. This year, my wife and
Peace is not the product of terror or fear. Peace is not the silence of cemeteries. Peace is not the silent result of violent repression. Peace is the generous, tranquil contribution of all the good of all. Peace is dynamism. Peace is generosity. It is right and it is duty.
“May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given
St Anthony is famous for being the saint that helps us find lost objects. "Dear St. Anthony please come around [name what is lost] is lost and it cannot be found” or “St. Anthony, perfect imitator of Jesus, who received from God the special power of restoring lost things,
Thought-provoking quote from Saint Oscar Romero delivered as part of his las Christmas eve homily before been martyred. "Tonight we do not look for God among the opulence of the world, or among the idolatries of wealth or among those eager for power or among the intrigues of the
I was asked to speak to my church’s Youth Group last night on how to live a life a holiness, how to live like saints in this life. I’m sharing my thoughts with you and hope that you find them fruitful. We know that hell is a horrible
Last week out of the blue I had he urge to learn about Saint Pope John XXIII, who was pope between 1958-1963. So, I downloaded the movie “Pope XXIII: the Pope of Peace” and I watched it on the way to CA. It’s not a documentary, but a movie