Stories

Family, Living the Christian Life

Little Paul, who is only four-and-a-half-years old, is kneeling beside his bed saying his night prayers; they seem to be very long.

Educational, Saints & Heroes, Living the Christian Life

One day a lady presented herself to Saint Philip Neri and confessed of being given to slander. “Do you frequently fall into this fault?” inquired the Saint.

Educational, Family, Living the Christian Life, Our Catholic Faith

Now, will you tell us about God being a pure spirit? What is a spirit, anyway?

Society & Culture, Educational, Saints & Heroes, Our Catholic Faith

“Send for the priest!” exclaimed the dying soldier; “The religion that teaches such a charity must be from God.”

Our Blessed Mother Mary, Miracles, Saints & Heroes

In the time of Saint Catherine of Siena there was a famine, and most people were obliged to buy long stored wheat.

Our Blessed Mother Mary, Educational, Saints & Heroes, Our Catholic Faith

One day, when Saint Mechtilde was praying and trying to think of some way in which she could express her love of the Blessed Mother.

Saints & Heroes, Family, Living the Christian Life, Our Catholic Faith

This story confirms how powerful Saint Joseph is to help us in our material needs. So, let’s ask, and ask, and not just for our material needs either.

Our Blessed Mother Mary, Saints & Heroes, Living the Christian Life, Our Catholic Faith

Abbé Francis Trochu, in his book, The Cure D’Ars, relates a story of a young lady who, sought Saint John Vianney, for a general confession.

Society & Culture, Saints & Heroes, Living the Christian Life

Youth is not a time of life. It’s a state of mind. It’s a test of the will, a quality of imagination, vigor of emotions, and a predominance of courage over timidity, of the appetite for adventure over love of ease.

Society & Culture, Family, Living the Christian Life

When Austria was ruled by Emperor Franz Joseph, his Empress, Elizabeth, was legendary for her beauty, and also for her love of the outdoors.