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Beacon of Compassion: The Selfless Journey of Saint Damien Among the Outcast

Beacon of Compassion: The Selfless Journey of Saint Damien Among the Outcast

On his feast day, let us look to the example of Saint Damien of Molokai, who demonstrated sacrificial love in a profound way. How can we show love and empathy toward others today?

The Hidden Power of Spiritual Motherhood

The Hidden Power of Spiritual Motherhood

Through the example of Mary and the Saints, women discover that spiritual motherhood is not an abstract concept but a transformative grace that brings others closer to Christ.

Liturgical Living During the Easter Season

Liturgical Living During the Easter Season

Looking for ways to live liturgically during the Easter season? Here are eight ideas to consider.

Saint George: the Man, the Myth, the Legend

Saint George: the Man, the Myth, the Legend

While the legend of Saint George as a dragonslayer endures, there is truth about who he was as a man of God that speaks to the courage of this Saint.

On the Feast of Saint John Baptist de la Salle

On the Feast of Saint John Baptist de la Salle

On his feast day, meet Saint John Baptist de La Salle, the patron Saint of teachers, who profoundly impacted education as we know it today.

BIS Reads // Unbreakable: Saints Who Inspired Saints To Moral Courage

BIS Reads // Unbreakable: Saints Who Inspired Saints To Moral Courage

BIS Reads: Unbreakable offers a profoundly clear vision of the communion of Saints: the fabric of sainthood shines brightly through the patterns of spiritual kinship woven within it.

Saint Francis of Paola: Hermit, Miracle-worker, Man of Lent

Saint Francis of Paola: Hermit, Miracle-worker, Man of Lent

On the feast of Saint Francis of Paola, get to know this "Man of Lent." Discover how this Italian hermit and miracle-worker became beloved in the great state of Texas.

Sinners and Saints on the Path of Holiness

Sinners and Saints on the Path of Holiness

What do we do when someone disappoints our illusion of them? Here are three ideas to consider.

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. 

On the Feast of Saint Katharine Drexel

On the Feast of Saint Katharine Drexel

Today we celebrate the feast of Saint Katharine Drexel. She is the second American-born Saint and known for her heroic generosity.

BIS Reads // Weird Catholic Handbook

BIS Reads // Weird Catholic Handbook

In his debut book, Weird Catholic Handbook, Michael Lichens brings his two personal passions to the masses: his love for the Catholic Faith and his love for all things strange about our faith.

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.