St. John Bosco is known for many dreams he had, in which God’s will was revealed to him. It was because of his first dream that he began working with and helping poor, neglected boys. He spent his life teaching them how to live moral lives, often sharing his dreams with them. Throughout his life,Read more
Angela devoted herself to God from a very young age. After her sister’s sudden death at a young age, Angela joined the Third Order of St. Francis. She is famous for saying “no” to the pope. When Pope Clement VII asked her to take over a religious order of nurses, Angela refused. She did notRead more
This feast day celebrates the baptism of the Lord by John the Baptist in the Jordan River. Pope John Paul II began a tradition of baptizing babies in the Sistine Chapel on this day each year. Click the image below to print the coloring page.Read more
Ever wonder what to do with those big, plastic containers once they are empty? Here is a fun, easy craft that is sure to please the Lego addicts in your house! Lego head storage containers are easy to find in toy stores, but the prices are mind-boggling. The only cost associated with our DIY LegoRead more
If All the Swords in England: A Story of Thomas Becket by Barbara Willard (ages 10 and up; 181 pages) “If all the swords in England were pointed against my head, your threats could not move me.” With those words, Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, fearlessly refused to give in to King Henry II’s demands,Read more
Treasury of Catechism Stories: 400 Illustrations for Instructions in Religion by Fr. Lawrence G. Lovasik This book is a compilation of 400 stories that show the faith of the Catholic Church over the centuries. From miracles to martyrs, sacrifices to sainthood, these are stories about historical figures, priests, nuns, and everyday people who lived outRead more
Anne: The Life of Venerable Anne de Guigne (1911-1922) by a Benedictine nun of Stanbrook Abbey (121 pages). The life of Anne de Guigné is not a very familiar story, yet it is one of the most beautiful stories about a child saint. Anne, born in 1911, was the oldest of four children. She wasRead more
Saint Agnes was only thirteen when she became a martyr. Many men wanted to marry the beautiful young girl, but Agnes had already dedicated herself completely to Christ. She refused to be married to a pagan and was tortured cruelly before being killed. Click on one of the images below to print a coloring page.Read more
André was a brother of the Congregation of the Holy Cross. When André first came to the Holy Cross Brothers, he had a note from his pastor that said, “I am sending you a saint.” André had a very hard childhood and many struggles in his life as a brother. His challenges began as anRead more
Saint Elizabeth was born in America and married at a young age. When her husband grew very ill, they traveled to Italy. There, Saint Elizabeth learned about the Catholic faith and eventually converted. Later in life, she took vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, and became known as Mother Seton. Saint Elizabeth was the firstRead more
Saint Genevieve became a nun at the age of fifteen. She was known for her frequent prayer, visions of the saints, and acts of charity. When the Huns were about to attack Paris, Saint Genevieve encouraged the people of Paris to stay in the city and pray and fast, instead of leaving. Miraculously, the cityRead more
After a career in law, Saint Basil became a monk and founded a monastery. He founded several other monasteries in his life, as well, and later became a bishop. He is now a Doctor of the Church and his parents and several of his siblings are canonized saints as well! Saint Basil is the patronRead more
Advent is a wonderful time for carrying on old traditions, as well as beginning new ones. In Around the Year with the Trapp Family, Maria Augusta Trapp shares many of her family’s beautiful Advent traditions. One of these is a secret name exchange. Each family member draws the name of another member. This person isRead more
“Amen I say to you, as long as you did it to one of these my least brethren, you did it to me.” Matthew 25:40 What is Advent? The word Advent comes from the Latin adventus for “coming” and refers to the four weeks of preparation for Christmas. Beginning on the Sunday closest to theRead more
Who doesn’t love soup on a chilly day? This is a fun soup with a great flavor that is SO easy to make! It’s also a perfect jar mix gift-giving. Or, turn dinner into a special occasion with this tasty new recipe! Follow the directions below for assembling and cooking your patchwork soup. (To preventRead more
Not only do they taste great, but the mix looks so pretty in a jar! We altered this recipe slightly to include these limited edition dark chocolate and mint chips. Though you could give this mix-in-a-jar gift anytime of the year, we decided to make it a Christmas gift for a relative who loves mintRead more