To some, Fr. Damien of Molokai was a dirty beast. To others, such as Robert Louis Stevenson, he was a beautiful saint. What is the verdict?
St. Damien of Molokai, Beauty or Beast?
Hermann Cohen was a child prodigy who grew into a wild man. His life changed dramatically after he conducted music for a Benediction service.
The Metamorphosis of Hermann Cohen
Many religions are based on the notion that there is a creator of life and the universe. This article is not meant to argue with beliefs, but to suggest something else to think about.
Did God Have a Creator?
Imagine a dog that never ate, drank, or aged, and who would mysteriously appear at critical moments of danger. Was St. John Bosco’s dog Grigio an angel clothed in a furry disguise?
Don Bosco's Mysterious Dog
Some saints traveled to Heaven by way of an illumined path. Others, no less holy, journeyed in darkness. These saints teach us how to bear with doubts.
Saints Who Struggled With Doubt
St. Maximilian Kolbe's heroic life culminated in Auschwitz, as he gave his life to save another man from death.
St. Maximilian Kolbe: Death Camp Hero
The article explores the meaning of Isaiah 53 and how it relates to Jesus of Nazareth, who is called The Christ (The Messiah).
The Identity of God's Servant in Isaiah 53
An overview of what is known about Clement of Rome "The First Apostolic Father" and the epistle ascribed to his hand known as Clement's First Epistle to the Corinthians.
What Is 1st Clement and Who Wrote It?
Every person has a guardian angel. Only the rarest of souls have seen them. Padre Pio saw and spoke regularly with the guardian angels of his spiritual children.
Padre Pio and the Guardian Angels
The life of the early church cannot be understood without understanding its persecution, most notably at the hands of the Romans. But why did the Romans so desire to rid the world of Christianity?
Roman Persecution of the Early Church: Why Did the Romans Persecute Christians?
"Star of the Sea" has long been a popular interpretation of the name Mary. How did this understanding develop and what is the spiritual significance?
The Virgin Mary as Star of the Sea
St. Teresa of Avila offers the best advice on prayer and awakens the desire to pray. This article considers some of her best counsels on prayer.
10 Tips on Prayer From St. Teresa of Avila
Why are there so many similarities in the life story and teachings of Jesus Christ and Buddha? Were the authors of The Holy Bible influenced by Eastern traditions?
The Many Similarities Between Jesus and Buddha
Sister Nazarena was an American Camaldolese nun, who lived like an Egyptian hermit in a Roman convent for forty-five years.
An American Enigma: Sister Nazarena
Joseph Dutton decided to leave a comfortable life to live at the leper colony of Kalaupapa, Molokai. Did his nearly 45 years there make him a saint?
Br. Joseph Dutton, a Saint on Molokai?
The significance and origin of the Christian Ichthys.
Ichthys: What Does the Christian Fish Mean?