Articles in 'Mary & The Saints'

Soft-Shell Crabs Remind Us How the World Is Wrong About Softness

By Chelsey Kennedy

Soft-shell crabs remind us how the world is wrong about softness. Their softness makes them even better!

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The spiritual physics of St Ignatius of Loyola

By The Catholic Nurse

Spark notes for The Spiritual Exercises

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August 2026 Feast Days and Sunday Readings

By The Catholic Philadelphian

August 2026 breakdown of Sunday readings and feast days

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Gradually unfolding (from St Faustina's Diary)

By Stephen Clark

(excerpt from St Faustina's Diary) ..

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Finding God in the Gap Between Careers

By BJ Gonzalvo

How the Ignatian Examen helped me get through my cannonball moment

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Who were the Boxer Rebellion martyrs?

By The Catholic Nurse

Today is the memorial of 120 known martyrs

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A Prayer for the Elements of Our Homes (e.g. HVAC, appliances, repairs, etc.)

By Chelsey Kennedy

A Prayer for the Elements of Our Homes (e.g. HVAC, appliances, repairs, etc.). Includes praying to specific saints regarding specific elements (e.g "For our water heaters, St. Florian pray for us").

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Jesus, I Surrender Myself To You, The Life of Don Dolindo Ruotolo

By Marianne Zanko Komek

This is a biography of Servant of God Don Dolindo Ruotolo, the author of the popular Surrender Novena. He was a contemporary and friend of St. Pio.

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Mary of Bethany, Mary Magdalene & the unstoned adulteress: 1, 2 or 3 persons?

By The Catholic Nurse

The Mary dilemma, dissected

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A place Prepared for us

By Stephen Clark

I imagine she was quite motivated to become a saint following such a harrowing vision. And we too must take our commitment to God seriously, to choose our eternal destination carefully. “To not decide is to decide”.

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If Catholics Walked the Red Carpet: How We Can Edify the Culture

By Chelsey Kennedy

Like celebrities on the red carpet, we can ask each other, "Who are you wearing?," in reference to our medals.

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St. Titus Brandsma: The Gentle Martyr

By Belinda Terro Mooney

Saint Titus Brandsma was a Carmelite priest who used journalism to oppose the Nazis. This led to his imprisonment at Auschwitz. He ministered to the other prisoners, encouraging them and leading them in prayer for their captors. He was martyred by lethal injection on July 26th, 1942. He is known as the "gentle martyr" and his feast day is July 27th.

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A Prayer to Saint Joseph for Employment: For Perseverance And Hope

By Christopher Castagnoli

Has searching for a job left you weary? Go to Saint Joseph in prayer for assistance, comfort and strength in your trials as you try to find work.

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The 3 worst lies we tell ourselves

By The Catholic Nurse

Danger lurks in every human heart

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Man or Myth? St Christopher's feast 7/25

By The Catholic Nurse

Who is the Christ-Bearer?

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Mary as Mother of the Church

By Aaron Schuck

Mary is Mother of the Church, not by sentiment, but by Christ’s gift at the Cross. Understand this profound Catholic teaching and how it forms disciples in faith, suffering, and love for the Eucharist.

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Sacrifices: Staying In the Fight

By Adore Him Meditations

Adore Him Meditations — Holiness is rarely built through dramatic moments. More often, it grows through countless hidden acts of love, small sacrifices, faithful prayer, and trusting God one day at a time. What small “yes” might the Lord be inviting you to offer today?

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