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Saint Joseph: A Strong Man for the Single Woman

Saint Joseph: A Strong Man for the Single Woman

Saint Joseph wants to watch over single women in a fatherly way, as you enrich your trust in God’s good plan for your life. 

Nine Saints to Meet in Honor of Black History Month

Nine Saints to Meet in Honor of Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, here is a list of nine Black Saints and their stories that are worth knowing.

Up and Down Emmitsburg, Maryland: A Spiritual Journey

Up and Down Emmitsburg, Maryland: A Spiritual Journey

On the Feast of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, travel the mountains and valleys of Maryland where she lived and worked and grew in holiness—all out of love for God.
New Year, New Word, New Saint

New Year, New Word, New Saint

Discover how to prayerfully adopt a Saint for the year and listen for the word God has for you ... and why you should!
Why the Saints are So Great?

Why the Saints are So Great

There are a few Saints who have been named “Great,” like Saint Gertrude the Great, whose feast we celebrate today. But aren’t all the Saints great? (The answer is of course, yes.)
Being Transformed in Christ with the Hildebrands

Being Transformed in Christ with the Hildebrands

Philosopher Dietrich von Hildebrand gives us both the reason and the spiritual tools to cultivate a life of virtue, discipline, surrender, and love.
A Season of Hope, A Year of Hope

A Season of Hope, a Year of Hope

As we enter into the season of hope, Advent, let us anticipate the Jubilee Year of Hope and the invitation to bear hope in this world.
Let's Celebrate: Ten Years of Blessed Is She

Let's Celebrate: Ten Years of Blessed Is She

So much has changed over ten years . . . and yet so much has remained the same. Jenna Guizar, founder of Blessed Is She, reflects on the minitry's ten year anniversary.

How to Recognize and Avoid Gossip

How to Recognize and Avoid Gossip

Gossip sometimes seems like a harmless way to bond with friends and co-workers. However, it can have deeply negative effects on relationships, workplaces, and our spiritual lives. Understanding the nature...