How hard is it for you to forgive someone who hurt you? How hard is it to ask forgiveness from someone you hurt? Learn about how Saint Maria Goretti forgave her attacker.
Saint Maria Goretti • Saint stories
The Most Precious Blood of Jesus • Monthly devotion for July
Back in the Middle Ages, many Catholics began observing special devotions around a particular theme each month. Today, many families are reviving this practice as part of the way they observe the liturgical calendar at home. By practicing monthly devotions, the core values of the faith will become more alive within your family. The beauty of monthly devotions is that there is no set way to celebrate. So, be creative, make it fun, and adapt your celebration to your own family.
St. Ignatius of Loyola: Jesuit founder
On July 31 we celebrate the feast day of Ignatius of Loyola, who was born into a family of Basque nobility in the family castle of Azpeitia. He was the youngest of the 13 children of Beltran de Loyola and Marina Saenz de Licona.
Meet St. Kateri Tekakwitha! • Saints for kids
Growing up, Tekakwitha was the girl who didn’t quite fit in. Even her name, which means “she who bumps into things,” mocked her. Becoming Christian only made her more of an outcast among her people. Could she ever find a true home?





