This son of a shepherd, a shoemaker by trade, managed to gain an education in Germany in the 19th century, and become a priest. Expecting to spend a life teaching, he instead spent his life organizing communities of mutual support…
Category: Saints
Advice and Encouragement from St. Peter Canisius
A brief reflection on the life of St. Peter Canisius, with encouragement for those who have way too much they need to do each day. Find It. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
“Anyone who gives you a cup of water to drink … “
Today’s reading from the Gospel of Mark (Twenty-sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle B) is one of the more challenging ones. This post is about the Gospel challenges and the example of St. Vincent de Paul, whose feast is also…
Celebrating Feasts with Food – St. Catherine of Alexandria
A blog post telling a few things about the life of St. Catherine of Alexandria. Includes a recipe for Catherine Cakes, a traditional food used in celebrating this feast. Easy to make with children and enjoy with neighbors! Find it.…
365 Saints: Your Daily Guide to the Wisdom and Wonder of Their Lives, by Woodeene Koenig-Bricker
Revealing how the saints actually lived, a daily guide offers a saint for each day, detailing their hopes, joys, fears, and sorrows, little known quirks and sayings, as well as a full year of meditations and practical suggestions. Find it.…
365 Mary: A Daily Guide to Mary’s Wisdom and Comfort, by Woodeene Koenig-Bricker
She has been called the Blessed Virgin, the Mother of God, the Queen of Heaven, Mother of Perpetual Help, Queen of Peace, and Mother of Mercy. But by any name and in every age, Mary has been the beloved bringer…
