Young Saint Mark 14

I was recently asked what gave me the greatest delight and satisfaction when working with young people. First, I wanted to say, just working with young people. When the youth get motivated, they have the potential to change the world.

Take for example Saint Mark, whose feast day we celebrate today.  More…

Saint Luke 12

Saint Luke, Evangelist (entered heaven in the first century)

From Uncle Eddy’s E-mails

Dear Lu,

Your note about the religious studies classes you are taking intrigued me.  I have always been interested in great intellectuals who try to reduce man’s thirst for God to neat sociological formulas.  Do keep sending me articles and updates; I’ll look forward to following along.

As for yourself, I issue a humble, avuncular warning. More…

Saint Lawrence — Service with a Smile 6

August 10, The Feast of St Lawrence

Saint Lawrence Deacon and Martyr — c. 225–258

God loves a cheerful giver — 2 Corinthians 9:7 More…

Life as a Pilgrimage: What Have We Learned from St James? 18

Antonio Veneziano — Apostle James the Greater

Calicem salutaris accipiam et nomen Domini invocabo!

Three lessons I’ve learned from Saint James

The Catholic Church venerates saints in a particular way. More…

Life As a Pilgrimage: What Can We Learn from St James? 10

July 25, Feast of St James the Apostle

El Greco – Apostle St James the Greater

To follow the path God set before you all your life. Imagine only doing that. What would that be like?

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