Wyatt North

The Chaplet of the Divine Mercy is rooted in traditional themes of God’s mercy, particularly for those burdened in their consciences by sin. St. Faustina Kowalska, who, after a vision from Christ, created the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy....

Sister Faustina’s most extraordinary revelation — the one she is famous for — was of Jesus appearing to her with white and red rays protruding from his heart. Jesus told her that he wanted her to have a painting made of the vision....

In an age that smirks at the mention of miracles, sin, angels, and demons, St. Pio of Pietrelchina has emerged as a figure of immense popularity, attracting fascination, veneration, and emulation....

The office of bishop of Rome is one of the most powerful positions in the world. As an ancient institution stretching back for centuries, the papacy has a history....

The world needs saints to show it the way to true humanity. The church needs saints to show it how to live out its calling. The witness of the lives of the saints is a powerful testimony to the reality of God’s plan and the possibility for truly following it in one’s life....

St. Benedict is regarded as the father of the Benedictine order of religious men and women. Today, many find inspiration in his call to balance, discipline, and prayer....

Let’s live a life of love. Let’s reflect on and learn from the lives of saints. The word saint comes from the Latin word sanctus, a translation of the Greek word hagios, which means “holy”....

There is much to be learned from the words, acts, and lives of the saints of the Roman Catholic Church. Each concise biography, from Saint Padre Pio to Saint Catherine of Siena, provides guidance for living a life of love....

The popes led the early church through persecution, acquired temporal power through the actions of Constantine, and oversaw the universal church in the early middle ages....

Throughout her life, Mother Teresa worked to transform our ideas of home, love, and family. Her life teaches us that it is never too late to make a difference in the world....

The world needs saints to show it the way to true humanity. The church needs saints to show it how to live out its calling....

One part biography, one part prayer book, The Life and Prayers of Saint Padre Pio is an essential for any Christian....

Before she even turned 40, Florence Nightingale was the darling of the British public, the heroine of the Crimea. We owe the respect we now have for nurses to Florence Nightingale....

One part biography, one part prayer book, The Life and Prayers of Saint Francis of Assisi is an essential book for any Christian....

A master of visual illustration and allegory, Lewis wrote with the intuitive understanding that his readers wrestled with the same questions about the Christian story....

While the 20th century was often a time of selfishness, godlessness, and violence, Mother Teresa of Calcutta was a witness to love. She was a clear reminder of the goodness within human nature....

One part biography, one part prayer book, The Life and Prayers of Saint Michael the Archangel is an essential book for any Christian....

Angels are, indeed, everywhere. Their purpose is to serve God and guide us. They are formidable warriors against evil, guardians of the whole of God’s creation, witnesses to God’s sacred mysteries, and messengers of God’s salvation....

Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153) was a Burgundian abbot who was credited with the revitalization of the Benedictine order through the nascent Order of the Cistercians. Benedict played a significant role in unifying the church....

St. Catherine of Siena was born during an outbreak of the Plague in Siena in 1347. She was brought up in the faith, and especially after her own sister died at the age of 16, found herself committed to pursuits of piety....