Anne DeSantis

Anne DeSantis, MA Theology, is the author of the book Love and Care for the Marginalized, 40 Meditations for Catholics. She is a wife, mother, podcast and TV host, and the Executive Director for the St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation at Nonnatus.org. Learn more about Anne at Anne DeSantis.com.


 


 


 

Latest Articles By Anne DeSantis
Our Lady of Mercy: learn more
Our Lady of Mercy: learn more
Our Lady of Mercy is honored and celebrated on September 24th as part of the Roman Calendar. The Mercedarian Religious Order pays special attention and reverence on this day in celebration of Mary as the Mother of Mercy. Learn more about Our Lady of Mercy in this article by Anne DeSantis. Please share so that others may learn more too.
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Let's get out there and make a difference
Let's get out there and make a difference
Anne DeSantis calls out to the church in this article with a call to serve. We can all become pessimistic at times and fail to see all the good God is already doing in us and in our world. Jesus need US now, and he needs us to decide that we want to serve him and others. It is a daily decision for each one of us. Learn more in this article, and feel free to share.
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When clergy become narcissistic
When clergy become narcissistic
Anne DeSantis discusses the problem of narcissism in the priesthood and religious life. Sadly, it is a "thing", and it must be recognized for what it is. We must pray for our priests and religious and also for all those people who are affected by this unhealthy behavior. Read more in this article, and please share.
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September 11th Remembrance prayer
September 11th Remembrance prayer
Anne DeSantis offers a prayerful remembrance of September 11, 2001 as a memorial to all who lost their lives and those who continue to suffer as a result of that fateful day in history. The prayer is meant to bring all of us together in prayer asking the Lord for his love, consolation, and guidance as we continue to seek healing twenty-one years later.
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25 years since St. Teresa of Calcutta's passing
25 years since St. Teresa of Calcutta's passing
Anne DeSantis discusses the 25th anniversary of the passing of St. Teresa of Calcutta, Mother Teresa. There is much to learn about this great saint. In this article, Anne brings forth three of her most famous quotes and comments on each one. Enjoy, and feel free to share!
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The Worst Sin
The Worst Sin
Anne DeSantis talks about the fact that scripture states that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is the worst sin. With this said, what does this exactly mean for us as Catholics who wish to become saints and enter Heaven some day? Here is one hint: being a police officer for the sins of others is not the door to sainthood. Learn more in this article.
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Parents: teach chastity as your child goes off to college
Parents: teach chastity as your child goes off to college
Anne DeSantis discusses the value of chastity especially during a time of year when young people head off to college. Parents these days are concerned about the beautifully decorated college dorm and the happiness of their child, but what about chastity? In this article Anne talks about the value of parents discussing the importance of sticking with one's faith especially during college years.
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Adult children of alcoholics: a Catholic perspective
Adult children of alcoholics: a Catholic perspective
Anne DeSantis offers reflections for those who are adult children of alcoholics. The perspective she offers in the article is the Catholic perspective of healing. Being a child of alcoholic is never an easy thing to deal with. Anne discusses the realities of healing and offers advice to find God's peace throughout life after dealing with the trauma of family addictions.
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The importance of contemplation
The importance of contemplation
Anne DeSantis talks about how contemplation in prayer is very important. We, as Catholics, hear this word a lot, "contemplation", but few understand what it means. Anne unpacks how all of us can make contemplation a reality in our daily lives.
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7 tips to heal from cancer
7 tips to heal from cancer
Anne DeSantis offer "7 tips to heal from cancer". Is it humanly possible to heal in every sense of the word from cancer? In light of an upcoming Keynote Address that Anne will give at Resurrection of Our Lord Parish in Philadelphia, she discusses how it really IS possible to heal from cancer. Learn more here in her latest article.
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Need to speak to a priest? The St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation can help
Need to speak to a priest? The St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation can help
Priests can be very busy people and not all have time to speak at length to families with struggles. The St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation offers free pastoral support for those people who wish to make an appointment with a Catholic priest. Learn more in this article by Anne DeSantis.
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Hope for cancer patients through a poem called: The Dash
Hope for cancer patients through a poem called: The Dash
Anne DeSantis refers to a poem by Linda Ellis called The Dash. The poem refers to the dash which is found between the date of birth and the date of death on a gravestone. Cancer patients and their loved ones will be encouraged by the poem and this article. Feel free to share with those you love.
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Does Being "Nice" Have Relevance to Our Faith?
Does Being "Nice" Have Relevance to Our Faith?
Anne DeSantis unpacks the idea that niceness actually does have some relevance in living a good Christian and moral life. This is a controversial topic especially amongst well-schooled Catholics, and Anne takes on this issue to set the record straight on why niceness is important in living the gospel of Christ.
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GIVEN Conference Philadelphia PA Recap
GIVEN Conference Philadelphia PA Recap
The GIVEN Institute held its yearly conference in June 2022 in Philadelphia. Anne DeSantis was in attendance for the initial evening kick-off celebration. She gives a recap of the event. Learn more here.
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How the Sacrament of the Sick Healed Me from a Serious Heart Condition
How the Sacrament of the Sick Healed Me from a Serious Heart Condition
Anne DeSantis tells her personal faith journey and how by the grace of God and the Sacrament of the Sick she was completely healed of a serious, life-threatening illness in 1999. Learn more here.
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