LIFE OF SAINTS

Today I want to tell you about Joan of Arc. She lived 500 years ago in France. Joan was just an ordinary teenager. But then something amazing happened when she started hearing voices from God telling her to battle for the king. I know it sounds crazy, but it’s true. Joan went from being a […]

In the 1800s, an Italian priest named John Bosco also known as Don Bosco pioneered new ways of caring for poor and abandoned youth that became his lasting legacy. But this journey never would’ve happened without his mom Margaret’s rock-solid faith and sacrifice. John was eventually made a saint – St. John Bosco, an apostle

Life today is increasingly busy and filled with distractions that can make us feel scattered, stressed, and disconnected. The ancient teachings of St. Hesychios the Priest on hesychasm (a tradition of silence and inner stillness) speak to our modern longing for inner peace and presence. Who was St. Hesychios and what can this Orthodox monk

Imagine you’re born a princess, living in a fancy palace with servants waiting on your hand and foot. You spend your days dressed in silky gowns, dazzling jewels, and golden crowns. Whatever your heart desires is yours with the snap of a finger. A life of power and luxury awaits you. Would you be tempted

High on a cliff in southern Colombia looms an astonishing sight – a glowing image of Mary and Jesus imprinted right into the rockface. This miraculous portrait, known as Our Lady of Las Lajas, draws thousands of Catholic pilgrims each year. But how did this wonder come to be? The origins of Las Lajas involve

Today I want to tell you the story of a kind man named Saint Christopher. He lived a long time ago but is still remembered for helping people on their travels. Let’s pretend to hop in our time machine and learn about this friendly fellow. Who Was St.Christopher? Once upon a time, there was a

Day Of The Saint: 5th June. St. Boniface, known as the Apostle of the Germans, left an indelible mark on the German lands during the 8th century by converting pagan tribes, organizing churches, and founding key monasteries and dioceses. His courageous missionary efforts earned him the title “Father of the German Church,” and his martyrdom

Day of the Saint: December 7th. In essence, Saint Ambrose was one of the most consequential religious figures of the 4th century AD. He served with distinction as the Bishop of Milan from 374 AD until his earthly death in 397 AD. This eloquent and prolific theologian and writer effectively shaped early Western Christianity through

Day of the Saint: December 6th Saint Nicholas was one of the most beloved religious figures in history. His compassion and generosity became the foundation for the legendary Santa Claus. As bishop of Myra, Nicholas dedicated himself to secret gift-giving and helping those in dire need. His miraculous deeds spread far and wide after his

Journey into the life of St. Cummianus, the 7th century Irish monk and scholar whose longing for religious unity led him on dangerous pilgrimage to Rome and inspired his influential writings to consolidate Irish and Roman church rites.