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Christian Saints & Heroes

Pope Benedict XVI at the Helm: The Prophetic Vision of St Don Bosco Watch

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The heroic leadership of this Pope may well represent one more fulfillment of the prophetic vision of the Saint whose Feast we ... continue reading


Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton: Uncompromising Widow, Mother and Catholic Watch

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"If I am right Thy grace impart still in the right to stay. If I am wrong Oh, teach my heart to find the better way" -- the prayer of ... continue reading



The North American Martyrs: Our Founding Fathers in Faith Watch

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They set out into lands where a violent, gruesome death was constantly before them.  We set out into an increasingly ... continue reading


Ave Maria: Growing into Total Consecration to Mary Watch

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In the end, like so many of my devout Catholic brothers and sisters, I found that St. Maximilian Kolbe was right when he exhorted us, ... continue reading


'All of Rome became Christian': Deacon Lawrence, Model for New Missionary Age Watch

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Roman authorities charged Christians of that era with "odium humani generis" [hatred of the human race]. The Romans claimed to be citizens ... continue reading


Fr. Paul Schenck: A Jewish, former Anglican Minister, Catholic Priest on St. Theresa Benedicta Watch

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Saint Theresa Benedicta of the Cross was the quintessential example of penetrating intellect, social concern and personal piety. ... continue reading



My Pilgrimage to Ars and Devotion to Saint Jean Vianney - the Curé d'Ars Watch

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When I was reading about the Curé d'Ars spending hours in that cramped and stiffly hot confessional, I wanted to bring him a little pillow ... continue reading


Reflection: Feast of Saints Ann and Joachim, First Holy Family of Nazareth Watch

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Catholics, for the most part, are probably pretty familiar with the Feast of the Holy Family that is celebrated on the Sunday after ... continue reading


Blessed Bartolo Longo: The Ex-Satanist On the Path to Sainthood

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He consecrated the world, entrusting it to Mary's hands, offering the Blessed Virgin a golden rose. In his homily, Benedict XVI likened ... continue reading


Back to the Roots: Examining Maryknoll's Heroic Beginnings

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The saintly co-founder of Maryknoll, Father Thomas Fredrick Price, was an apostolic priest, faithful to Catholic orthodoxy, totally ... continue reading


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