Joseph wasn’t the brightest kid in his neighborhood, and he wasn’t the most pleasant, either. It seemed he could do nothing right, and that no one wanted him around. But then the Holy Spirit began working on him….
St. Francis of Assisi • Saint stories
Have you ever wished you could talk to animals? What would you say to them if you could?
Saint Josephine Bakhita • Saint stories
Meet Josephine Bakhita, who was kidnapped in 1876 from her loving family in Sudan at age seven and sold into slavery! Can you imagine how scared she must have felt? This horrible experience made her completely forget her name. Her kidnappers renamed her Bakhita, which means “fortunate one.” Online you’ll find her complete story and an activity for your Catholic kids.
Saint Blaise • Saint stories
St. Blaise, whose feast is celebrated on February 3, is another saint who lived a LONG time ago–during the 4th century, when being a Christian was a crime. He was a bishop and a doctor for people and animals. To avoid being caught, he lived in a cave outside of the city. Legend has it that sick animals would come to him to be cured. But if St. Blaise was praying, the animals would patiently wait so as not to disturb his prayers. On his feast day, some people go to church to have their throats blessed. You’ll find a St. Blaise activity online.
Saint Macarius • Saint stories
How much do you like your vegetables? St. Macarius ate nothing but vegetables and bread crumbs for seven years!