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Surrounded by high society with its pomps and glory, this young saint's life is a beautiful example of spiritual strength. Keeping his soul focused on the everlasting riches of virtue and holiness,...

  Had he pursued his career in law, the name and life of Alphonsus Ligouri would have been forgotten soon after his death. We must be forever grateful that by cooperating with grace, Alphonsus...

This is the extraordinary account of Korea's Catholic history and its most illustrious saint and martyr, Saint Andrew Kim, its first native born priest. From the Housetops Magazine issue. Other...

  Saint Anne, mother of the Mother of God, has remained one of the most dear saints since the very start Christianity. Many shrines in her honor have been the haven of consolation for the...

Born in Portugal, Saint Anthony has been adopted by the Italians as the patron of Padua. Once an Augustinian priest, he later joined the newly founded Franciscans and preached throughout Europe,...

Saint Benedict, Father of Western Monasticism, cuts a prestigious figure both historically and spiritually. His influence is still with us today, leaving his impact on the world in education, art,...

This issue of "From the Housetops Magazine" features the life of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux. One of the most influential men of the twelfth century, Saint Bernard should serve as an inspiration for...

  This astounding story of conversion and sanctity is an encouraging example to those discouraged and seemingly hopelessly addicted to bad habits. It shows that nothing is beyond God's...

  This is the story of a priest, who instead of fleeing sickness to preserve his own health, rather gave his life for those suffering from an incurable sickness, feared by all; leprosy...

Saint Dominic, a contemporary of Saint Francis of Assisi, was zealous for the conversion of souls which lead him to found the Order of Friars Preachers. His life is an exciting adventure of...

Though she only stood a little under five feet tall, this zealous Italian nun took to the missionary fields of America and beyond with great fervor… but not without overcoming great obstacles...

Saint Francis de Sales' story can well be described as that of a true gentleman who became a saint. Overcoming his personal faults he gently counseled souls, founded an order of religious women,...