February 11, 2021
Meet the incredible Sister Andre who just overcame COVID and turns 117
The second oldest person in the world shares "my joy is to pray." Sister Andre has been in the media recently for surviving COVID-19. After contracting the virus on…
January 25, 2021
A lesson for 2021 from a mathematician’s mistake
These equations were famously impossible to solve, but a young student didn't know that. The story begins with a mistake. The year is 1939, Berkeley University in California. George…
January 23, 2021
This Venezuelan doctor treated the poor for free
José Gregorio, the "Doctor of the Poor," will be beatified by the Catholic Church in 2021. José Gregorio Hernández is well known in the Spanish-speaking world for his legacy…
January 21, 2021
St. René Goupil was a highly praised missionary surgeon
In 1951 the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists chose St. René Goupil as their patron. Listed as one of the North American Martyrs, St. René Goupil is well-known both…
January 18, 2021
How St. Anthony Zaccaria healed both body and soul
The 16th-century priest was also a doctor and desired to treat the entire human person. The primary focus of medical professionals is to treat the ailments of the body.…
January 18, 2021
St. Martin de Porres was a skilled surgeon and healer
The humble Dominican became well known for his medical knowledge and healing abilities. St. Martin de Porres is well-known for his humility and holiness, but few remember his medical skills.…
January 16, 2021
Traces of miracles remain at the birthplace of St. Rita of Cascia
Pilgrims visiting the Umbrian hill town can follow the spiritual journey of Saint of the Impossible. Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as…
January 13, 2021
How my 7-year-old’s first experience of death was deeply imbued with peace … and even joy
Our accidental encounter with a coffin brought home the beauty of our faith My son and I dashed off to morning Mass earlier this week with plans to hit…
December 22, 2020
The miraculous story of a monk saved by St. Joseph
The Spanish monk was saved when a mysterious old man, leading a donkey, appeared to him. St. Joseph is known as a protector, and many over the centuries have invoked his…
December 17, 2020
5-year-old walks 10 km with prostheses and raises $1 million
This extraordinary little boy's courage and commitment is drawing international acclaim. As the year draws to a close, it’s good to look back on moments of triumph and hope…
November 21, 2020
47 Saints who were musicians: Find your favorite instrument
Heaven must have not only choirs of angels, but bands and orchestras, too! Though St. Cecilia is (quite famously) the patron saint of musicians, this patronage finds its origin not in…
November 18, 2020
Saint of the Day: St. Rose Philippine Duchesne
Missionary in Louisiana, Missouri, and Kansas. Religious Sister of the Society of the Sacred Heart (1769-1852) Her life + Rose Philippine was born in Grenoble, France. At the age…
