Vincenzo Romano: A priest of the people

Friday, October 5, 2018

Fr. Matt Gworek

Read about Vincenzo Romano, who dedicated his life to the service of the people of Torre del Greco and will be canonized on October 14.

Nunzio Sulprizio: Model of patience and gentleness in suffering

Thursday, October 4, 2018

Fr. Matt Gworek

Read about Nunzio Sulprizio. Though he suffered much during his short life, he was filled with love for God and others, and will be canonized on October 14.

Nazaria Ignacia de Santa Teresa de Jesús: "You, Nazaria, follow me."

Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Fr. Matt Gworek

Read about Nazaria Ignacia, who promised at age 9 to “follow Jesus as close as a human creature can,” and will be canonized on October 14.

Maria Katharina Kasper: Poor Handmaid of Jesus Christ

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Fr. Matt Gworek

Read about Maria Katharina Kasper, who left behind a legacy of love, simplicity, and openness to God and to others, and will be canonized on October 14.

Francesco Spinelli: Champion of the poor and marginalized

Monday, October 1, 2018

Fr. Matt Gworek

Read about Francesco Spinelli, who devoted his life to the care of the poor and the marginalized and who will be canonized on October 14.

Decree of St. Mary Magdalene

Friday, June 10, 2016

Salt + Light Media

The significance of today’s announcement from the Vatican Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments decrees that the liturgical memory of Mary Magdalene becomes a feast, like that of the other apostles. In the Mass and in the Divine Office to be celebrated on July 22, Feast of St. Mary Magdalene, the […]

Thank you, John Paul II!

Saturday, April 2, 2016

Salt + Light Media

A video tribute to a great saint who walked among us on the 11th Anniversary of his death.

Why going on a pilgrimage is worth every penny

Saturday, June 27, 2015

Cheridan Sanders

I came across an article the other day that indicated there’s research that suggests that experiences, not things, make us happier. Turns out there are a few reasons for this – the value of experience increases over time, and it’s something that people share, and even bad experiences (apparently) are valued more over the course […]

“What John Paul II asked of everyone, he was himself the first to do” – Full text of beatification homily

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Salt + Light Media

The following is the full text of the homily of Pope Benedict XVI, preached today at the Mass of Beatification of John Paul II in St. Peter’s Square. Homily of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI Beatification of Pope John Paul II Sunday, 1 May 2011 Dear Brothers and Sisters, Six years ago we gathered in […]

CNS: Pope advances sainthood causes, including Canadian brother

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Salt + Light Media

By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI advanced the sainthood causes of 35 candidates, including Canadian Christian Brother Adolphe Chatillon. During a meeting April 2 with Cardinal Angelo Amato, prefect of the Congregation for Saints’ Causes, the pope signed a decree recognizing that Brother Chatillon lived the Christian virtues […]