Tag: Catholic Saints
Letters reveal another side to Sr Wendy Beckett
The art historian and 90s TV star was a contemplative, a holy woman and perhaps a saint says author and friend Robert Ellsberg
Sr Wendy...
St Joseph the man, the knight, the prince, the saint
By Professor Tracey Rowland
A recurring question about St Joseph is that of his age at the time of his marriage to Our Lady. It...
An Augustine for our time
Two sharply different portraits depict the life and character of Charles de Foucauld. One is of a dissolute man, obese and wildly self-indulgent; an aristocrat who scorned his heritage, and a soldier who dishonoured his profession. The other is of an emaciated hermit, generously open to the needs of others, especially the lowly; an ascetic […]
Paul Catalanotto: You may not be evil, but don’t get ahead...
What does it mean to be a good person?
Groups of people gather in pubs and university classrooms and announce themselves as “good persons.”
Their criteria:...
Bishop Greg Homeming OCD: The hidden life of St Joseph
We can learn from this quiet saint if we ponder his life
St Teresa of Avila dedicated 10 of the 15 monasteries which she founded...
Saints light the way
Rita Di Napoli has a passion for sharing her Catholic faith with others by helping to give them an experience of prayer or to...
Fr Flader: St Jose, the Lion of Sahuayo
Dear Father, I was fascinated by your account of the life of the young Blessed Carlo Acutis. Are there any other young people who...
Pope proclaims year dedicated to St Joseph
Special graces will mark the year of the earthly guardian of Jesus and Mary.
Postulator pays tribute 10 years on from St Mary MacKillop’s canonisation
A Josephite sister inspired to join the order due to the tireless work of its founder Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop
Body of Carlo Acutis venerated in Assisi
Teenager's body found 'not incorrupt' but will inspire many while on display before his beatification.
St Anthony of Padua an inspirational model
Young people understand the 'restlessness' of this Franciscan, pope says in advance of feast day.
Australia’s next possible saint honoured
The young woman who could become Australia’s second canonised saint has been honoured on the 98th anniversary of her death, after a life of...
