Servant of the Poor (1914–1992) Irmã Pontes was born in Salvador, Brazil, to a well-to-do family. As a child, the sight of homeless beggars in her neighborhood… Read more “Blessed Dulce Pontes”

St. Maximilian Martyr (d. 295) St. Maximilian, a third-century martyr in North Africa, was killed for refusing to serve in the Roman army. He was twenty-one when… Read more “Saint Macimillian “

Abbess (1413–1463) St. Catherine was born of a noble family in Bologna and raised in luxury. Yet at fourteen she persuaded her family to let her join… Read more “St. Catherine of Bologna”

Founder of the Brothers Hospitallers (1495–1550) The early life of John of God is cloaked in mystery. He served in the Spanish army until the age of… Read more “St. John of God”

Loving Father,Here I am. I trust that you have an incredible plan for me. Transform me. Transform my life. Everything is on the table. Take what you… Read more “Giving up to our Lord Prayer “

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Corinthians 13:4-8. Ask yourself, is this how I love? Am I laying down my life for God?

“Faith is a journey and each step calls us to remember God’s gift and the action of grace, which alone guides and transforms the person deep within.… Read more “Creed”