Know Your Faith

Courage, purity, and forgiveness - vivid lessons from the life of this young saint. Saint Maria carries the palm of martyrdom and lilies, the symbol of purity in sacred art. Born in Italy in 1890, Ma … read more

We've all seen pictures and figurines of Saint Francis with the animals. Read this article to discover the story behind each of these animals. The Story Behind This Icon Anyone who has had a pet or b … read more

Who was the first iconographer and what were the first subjects for iconography? Learn about the birth and growth of this sacred art form, and the meaning and logic behind this stylized spiritual art. … read more

After almost five centuries of venerating Saint Joseph on the feast day of March 19th, why in 1955 did Pope Pius XII create the feast day of Saint Joseph the Worker? Patron of Carpenters and Laborers … read more

Certainly the past 18 months have presented challenges unique in most of our lives. In these difficult times, it's wise and helpful to remember the lessons that the Scriptures and the writings and the … read more