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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Father Stan Rother: American Martyr in Guatemala
Declared a martyr and since proposed for sainthood by the bishops of Guatemala, Stan was an ordinary man who found extraordinary courage in his faith.
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The Face of Jesus
Ancient tradition tells us that Luke, the author of the third Gospel, was a physician.
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Jesus, the Passion, and the Garden of Gethsemane
We speak of one section of the Gospels, that which narrates Jesus’s life from the Last Supper until his death and burial, as chronicling his “passion.”
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Notes from a Friar: Jesus Becomes a Brother to All Creatures
When the Word took on flesh in Christ, not only were human beings lifted up to a new and glorious dignity, but all other creatures were lifted up as well.
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Franciscan Inspirations: Jesus Chooses His 12 Apostles
Many people find Jesus’ choice of his apostles curious. Why did he choose them in the first place? A cynic might think he could have done better blindfolded. The account of Jesus’ selection of his apostles as related in the ...
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Franciscan Inspirations: The Power of Novenas
The Latin word novena means “nine.” Novenas are a form of prayer in which a person, individually or with a group, prays for some special intention for nine days.
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