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Christ crowned with Thorns, Maarten van Heemskerck (1498–1574), c. 1550, oil on panel. Frans Hals Museum, Wikimedia Commons.

5 Lenten Prayers Revealed by Christ

Joan Carroll Cruz

Discover 5 short prayers on the Passion revealed to the saints by Jesus Christ and the graces He promises to those who keep these devotions!

The Fall of the Rebel Angels, Pieter Brueghel the Elder (1526/1530-1569), 1562, oil on wood. Royal Museum of Fine Arts of Belgium. Google Cultural Institute / Wikimedia Commons.

Pride Transforms Angels Into Demons

Fr. Cajetan Mary da Bergamo

There is no saint in Paradise who did not possess humility. Pride is so powerful a vice that it transformed the angels to demons—imagine what

Melancholia I, Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528), 1514, engraving. Minneapolis Institute of Art, The Ethel Morrison Van Derlip Fund, proceeds from the 2011 Minneapolis Print and Drawing Fair, the Richard Lewis Hillstrom Fund, gift of funds from Nivin MacMillan, the Winton Jones Endowment Fund for Prints and Drawings, and gift of Herschel V. Jones, gift of Mrs. Ridgely Hunt, and gift of Miss Eileen Bigelow and Mrs. O. H. Ingram, in memory of their mother, Mrs. Alice F. Bigelow, by exchange. Wikimedia Commons.

The Four Temperaments of the Saints

Rosemary McGuire Berry

Holiness does not erase our personality, but perfects it. Which saints share your temperament? Read on for a guide to the four temperaments and the

The Three Angels Appearing to Abraham, Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo (1727-1804), 1773, oil on canvas. Gallerie dell'Accademia / Wikimedia Commons.

Answering Questions About the Angels

Matt Fradd

Angels have been the subject of human fascination for millennia. As the subject of countless works of art, music, literature, and legends, the fate of

Santa Teresa de Jesus, Anonymous, after Jusepe de Ribera (1591-1652), 17th Century, oil on canvas. Church of San José / Wikimedia Commons.

Is the Interior Life Selfish?

Fr. Jean-Baptiste Chautard

Follow along as Dom Jean-Baptiste Chautard answers a thought-provoking objection to the spiritual life: Is the Interior Life Selfish? Let us not speak of the

Joan of Arc Listening to the Voices, Eugène Romain Thirion (1839–1910), 1876, oil on canvas. Ville de Chatou / Wikimedia Commons.

The Call of Saint Joan of Arc

Kimberly Begg

How were the saints inspired by other saints? Unbreakable chronicles the lives of some of the greatest saints, revealing how they were assisted and inspired

Ruth in Boaz's Field, Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld (1794–1872), 1828, oil on canvas. National Gallery in London / Wikimedia Commons.

Two Kinds of Saints

Fr. Paul O'Sullivan, O.P.

An Easy Way to Become a Saint lays out St. Therese’s Little Way to Heaven, offering readers the way to sanctity that all Christians are

The Adoration of the Name of Jesus, El Greco (1541-1614), between 1577 and 1580, oil on canvas. Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial / Wikimedia Commons.

The Saints and the Holy Name

Fr. Paul O'Sullivan, O.P.

The name of Jesus can be invoked for comfort in times of distress, solace in sadness, gratitude when blessed, or protection against evil spirits. The

Saint Catherine With a Monstrance, Joseph Hasslwander (1812-1878), 1838, oil on canvas. Österreichische Galerie Belvedere / Diocesan Library of Art

The Saints Praise the Eucharist

Dr. Paul Thigpen

A Year with the Saints offers 365 daily meditations drawn from the treasury of saintly writings. Spend each day with the saints this new year,

Discover the power of angelic intercession. Join us in seeking protection and grace through the mighty angels who serve at God's throne for eternal praise.

3 Powerful Prayers In Times Of Need

Thomas A. Nelson

BLESS the Lord, all ye His Angels! Thou who art mighty in strength and do His Will, intercede for me at the throne of God. By thine unceasing watchfulness, protect me in every danger of soul and body. Obtain for me the grace of final perseverance, so that after this life, I may be admitted to thy glorious company and sing with thee the praises of God for all eternity.

Discover the profound insights of beloved saints on the Blessed Sacrament. Meditate on the Eucharist and deepen your faith through their timeless wisdom.

Adoring Jesus With The Saints

The Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration

Throughout the ages, the saints have proclaimed the Blessed Sacrament as the answer to all. Here, meditate upon the Eucharist with the Church’s most beloved saints.

Delve into Saint Alphonsus Liguori's wisdom on using everyday events to glorify God and connect the soul with His divine plan. Learn about God's will to bestow blessings and spiritual purification upon us.

How To Converse With God

St. Alphonsus Liguori

In this booklet, Saint Alphonsus Liguori teaches the reader to use the small events of everyday life to praise God and unite the soul to His Will. This excerpt encourages readers and describes God’s desire to bless us and purify our souls.

Embark on a transformative journey as you explore the remarkable story of salvation, recounted by the venerable Bishop Pechthelm. Experience the power of this narrative for yourself.

St. Bede’s Account: The Black Book Of Crimes

Dr. Paul Thigpen

This story, as I learned it from the venerable Bishop Pechthelm, I have thought worthy to set forth plainly, for the salvation of those who may read or hear it.

Step back in time and delve into the extraordinary life of Saint Benedict, as seen through the eyes of St. Pope Gregory the Great. Experience profound spirituality and remarkable feats.

Three Miracles Of Saint Benedict

Pope St. Gregory the Great

Journey back in time and witness the extraordinary feats and profound spirituality of Saint Benedict through the eyes of St. Pope Gregory the Great.

Delve into the significance of confession as a powerful weapon against the diabolic. Spiritual Warfare and Divine Mercy by Fr. Ken Garci, CPM reveals its spiritual effects and presents compelling quotes on this essential sacrament.

Five Powerful Protections From Demons

Joan Carroll Cruz

Amidst a backdrop of contemporary skepticism, Cruz champions the enduring belief in these spiritual entities, drawing from the rich tapestry of insights gleaned from the annals of the Church, saints, and mystics. Within these pages, she unveils a sacred arsenal of protections bestowed upon the faithful by the saints themselves, offering five potent defenses against the malevolent forces of darkness, serving as beacons of hope and resilience in an age of doubt and disbelief.

Christ in the Wilderness, Ivan Kramskoi (1837-1887), 1872, oil on canvas. Tretyakov Gallery, Google Cultural Center / Wikimedia Commons.

Ash Wednesday With The Saints

St. Alphonsus Liguori

Compiled from St. Alphonsus Liguori’s greatest works on Christ’s Passion, The Road to Calvary is a daily Lenten pilgrimage that masterfully transports the reader to the foot of the Cross to meditate on Jesus’s suffering. With devout detail, St. Alphonsus inspires true contrition and sorrow as he shares endless insights on each pain Our Lord endured.

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5 Lenten Prayers Revealed by Christ

Pride Transforms Angels Into Demons

The Four Temperaments of the Saints

Answering Questions About the Angels

Is the Interior Life Selfish?

The Call of Saint Joan of Arc

Two Kinds of Saints

The Saints and the Holy Name

The Saints Praise the Eucharist

3 Powerful Prayers In Times Of Need

Adoring Jesus With The Saints

How To Converse With God

St. Bede’s Account: The Black Book Of Crimes

Three Miracles Of Saint Benedict

Five Powerful Protections From Demons

Ash Wednesday With The Saints

The Hidden Graces Of The Holy Name

Solitude with the Communion of Saints

St. Catherine of Alexandria: A Beauty not of this World

All Saints Day Reflection

“All Hallows’ Eve” is a Catholic Day

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