Sometimes it can be difficult to see what, if any, enduring legacy exists in the 21st century for a saint who died 800 years ago this October. But St. Francis...
Saints
Explore U.S. Catholic articles on saints—stories, reflections, and resources celebrating their lives, teachings, and example of holiness.
When I look at the calendar on my phone, each day is more color-coded than the dashboard of a 20-year-old clunker of a car. I cannot recall how long I have...
“Don’t just do something, sit there!” That’s one of my favorite expressions, and I often say it to urge friends to engage in contemplation even when busy. This...
Every Sunday, during the Creed, Catholics profess their belief in the “communion of saints.” For most of us, most of the time, this conjures an image of...
“She had an insane experience where she wanted to die and decided to devote her life to something [after], and then other people came in and were a part of it...
Listen on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts You don’t have to be Catholic to recognize St. Francis of Assisi. Across the nation, you can find this...
Veronica is the patron saint of photographers and laundry workers, but in my humble opinion, she would be just as suited to be the patron of one of the key...
Catherine Conybeare is Leslie Clark Professor in the Humanities and professor of Greek, Latin, and classical studies at Bryn Mawr College. “I never intended to...
Many years ago, I visited the beautiful Belgian city of Bruges. Wandering along the canals, I came to what is called a beguinage, where women called Beguines...
When we think of the saints, we may picture peaceful souls lost in prayer, far from political turmoil. In fact, however, many of the holiest people in...
