Catholic saints sometimes become popular for strange reasons. Saint Nicholas, bishop of the early Church, may have inspired the legend of Saint Nick, but he bore little resemblance to today’s chubby Santa Claus. Saint Ambrose […]
When we think of great Catholic mystics, names like Teresa of Ávila, John of the Cross, and Margaret Mary Alacoque come to mind, along with modern saints such as Faustina Kowalska and Pio Forgione. But […]
While Father Damien de Veuster had become somewhat famous by the time of his death, not everyone agreed that he was a holy man. His bishop scoffed at the suggestion that Damien should be declared […]
Since the death of the first pope, Saint Peter, two hundred and sixty-five men have succeeded him in that office. And now, following the death and burial of Pope Francis, we can consider how the […]
The modern debate over health care is certainly a debate worth having. But sometimes it’s helpful to step back from modern proposals about the care of the sick—typically involving legislation, bureaucracy, and costs—to think about […]
Saint John Henry Newman (1801-1890) was not the first Protestant who decided to become a Catholic after reading the Fathers of the Church. And he’s not alone. The Coming Home Network, a group established to […]
Not all Marian apparitions are created equal. The worldwide impact of the Blessed Mother’s appearances on Tepeyac Hill and at Cova da Iria far overshadow almost all other approved Marian apparitions. Granted, no one in […]
The tragedy of boys failing to grow into good men is not a modern phenomenon. While there are many reasons that young men today drift through life or engage in dangerous behaviors, this is not […]
One of the finest aspects of modern American culture is our willingness to find innovative ways to help individuals with disabilities. From motorized wheelchairs to individualized education programs to cutting edge assistive technology devices, there […]
As a Catholic, I am grateful that a respected Hollywood filmmaker chose to spend his time and talents to produce a television show about, of all subjects, Catholic saints. After all, Martin Scorsese has been […]
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