Saint Rocke
Hermosa Beach, CA:
(Quiz) Discover what Saint would like to be your friend!
What’s the greatest part about being friends with the saints? It reminds us that the saints were normal people just like us.
What does "communion of saints" mean?
Every time Christians say the Apostles’ Creed, we profess belief in the communion of saints. But what does the term mean?
The ancient, secular reason why saints are shown with halos
And did you know that not all halos are circular? The different shapes convey different meanings.
Just what is a saint? It turns out, people don't really know
By Gretchen R. Crowe. Just what is a saint? It turns out, people don't really know
The Little Known History of Transgender Saints
What makes a family holy?
We may not yet be saints, but this does not make our families any less sacred.
How can we reflect the image of God?
Many of the great saints typify one or more of the beatitudes.
Why saints are never sure of their salvation
Pride may well be the first deadly sin to arrive and the last to leave.
What can we learn from the sins of the saints?
Have you heard the saints confess? It fills you with wonder at God’s grace, so clearly at work in their lives, in our world.
Our Children Need to Know the Saints
I want my children to grow up knowing that a life of sanctity is the only life worth pursuing, that we are not promised happiness in this...
10 Dads who became canonized saints
Being a dad isn’t an easy job; in fact it could try the patience of a saint. So this Father’s Day we want to celebrate 10 special men whose deep love for their children and for God made…
Old Saints, Where Are Your New Songs?
If you are somewhere on the continuum of older saint, the church needs you. We need your wisdom, your resource of experience, your critical eye.
Who is the Patron Saint of Your Profession?
These holy men and women provide us with inspiration to live out our careers with the virtue and love of Christ. Having a patron saint gives us support.
Secrets of cave dwelling may include a king who became a saint
5 Scandalous sinners who became great saints
Saints were not perfect. They made mistakes during their lifetime and often led public lives of depravity before their hearts were converted. This is good news. It gives us hope that even our cold …
QUIZ: Can You Identify the Saints In These Childhood Photos?
Too Young to Be Saint? 10 Phrases That Prove You Wrong
What is it that separates you from these young men and women? What is holding you back from becoming a Saint?
Should I pray to specific saints for specific requests?
Certain saints are regarded as having particular "specialties" — either because of the history of that saint's life or the record of certain favors being granted through their intercession.
Who needs a philosopher-king when you have a saint-emperor?
In Plato’s Republic, Socrates famously said that the ideal form of government would be that of the “philosopher-king,” the man who loves wisdom and willingly leads a simple life. Plato wrote that h…
Want to become a saint? Pretend to be someone you admire for a day.
You might ask, “Shouldn’t we all pretend to be Jesus?” We should, but that does not seem to have gotten most of us all that far. Perhaps a humbler role is a better beginning.
