Top 10 Most Influential Catholics: Famous Catholic People That Impacted the Faith
In celebration of their holiness, virtue, and influence, here is a Top Ten list of saints who substantially shaped the face of the Catholic Church.
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Saint Who? Rasso of Andechs
Page through a history book for epic, decisive events, such as battles, treaties, and technological advances. Besides the major players, consider the others who helped make these things possible, most of whom are not even a footnote.
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Franciscan Inspirations: A Foundational Faith
One of the beautiful characteristics of Jesus’ teachings is that his examples are easy to understand and down to earth.
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Franciscan Inspirations: Jesus’ Special Friends
The Gospels relate many people Jesus met and talked to during his three-year ministry.
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Franciscan Inspirations: ‘I Will Never Take Back My Love’
“I will never take back my love,” is a message from God in Psalm 89. The words struck me as I was praying the Office of Readings. They are appropriate for Valentine’s Day and for reflection during Lent.
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Franciscan Inspirations: Jesus and the Canaanite Woman
Many people face a conundrum when reading the scene in Matthew’s Gospel where Jesus meets the Canaanite woman.
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Richard Rohr on Sacred Violence
Both René Girard and Gil Bailie have taught us that the most effective and common way to turn social hatred into social harmony is via a scapegoat.
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