OBEDIENCE TO GOD ABOVE ALL “We must obey God rather than men.” — Acts 5:29 Catherine desired to live a life fully consecrated to God, even […]

GOD CALLS BEYOND HUMAN PLANS “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you.” — Jeremiah 1:5 […]

HIDDEN SERVICE CAN GLORIFY GOD “AND YOUR FATHER WHO SEES IN SECRET WILL REWARD YOU.” — MATTHEW 6:6 Saint Nicholas Owen lived much of his life […]

SILENCE REVEALS GOD’S VOICE “Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10 St. Nicholas of Flüe withdrew from the noise of society into […]

BACKGROUND AND WITNESS Saint Joseph, the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the foster father of Jesus, is a model of quiet holiness, obedience, and […]

BACKGROUND AND WITNESS Saint Cuthbert (c. 634–687) was a monk, bishop, and hermit of Northumbria in England. Known for his deep prayer life, love for solitude, […]

BACKGROUND AND WITNESS Saint Cyril of Jerusalem (c. 313–386) served as Bishop of Jerusalem and was a great teacher of the early Church. He is especially […]

BACKGROUND AND WITNESS Saint Patrick (c. 385–461) was born in Roman Britain and was captured by Irish raiders as a teenager and sold into slavery in […]

BACKGROUND AND WITNESS Saint Heribert of Cologne (c. 970–1021) served as Archbishop of Cologne and was a trusted advisor and chancellor to Emperor Otto III. Despite […]

BACKGROUND AND WITNESS Saint Louise de Marillac (1591–1660) was a French noblewoman who became a remarkable servant of the poor. After the death of her husband, […]

LEADERSHIP CAN BE AN ACT OF SERVICE “Whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant.” — Mark 10:43 Saint Matilda, queen of Germany […]

HOLINESS CAN BEGIN IN CHILDHOOD “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” — […]

TRUE WEALTH IS FOUND IN GOD “What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul?” — Mark 8:36 Saint […]

FAITH MUST BE PRESERVED IN EVERY GENERATION “Guard the good deposit entrusted to you, with the help of the holy spirit.” — 2 Tmothy 1:14 Saint […]

FAITH GROWS STRONGER IN COMMUNITY “for where two or three are gathered in my name, there am i in the midst of them.” — matthew 18:20 […]

HOLINESS IS POSSIBLE IN ORDINARY LIFE “Whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.” — 1 Corinthians 10:31 Frances was born into a noble […]

SILENCE IS THE WOMB OF RENEWAL Before beginning the great work of reform, St. Colette of Corbie withdrew into a life of deep solitude and prayer. […]

HUMILITY PROTECTS THE SOUL FROM ITS OWN GIFTS St. John Joseph of the Cross possessed many extraordinary spiritual gifts, yet he feared praise more than suffering. […]

HOLINESS IS POSSIBLE IN POWER “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” — Matthew 5:8 Born a prince of the Kingdom of […]

RADICAL RENUNCIATION FOR THE SAKE OF CHRIST “Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.” — Philippians […]