Catholic Life

A one time "man of the world," Gabriel Possenti forsook the limelight of Italian society to dedicate his life to God as a Passionist. Adventure, however, followed him into the cloister, making his story an exciting example of holiness in action. From...

Saint Germaine Cousin, the young shepherdess of France, is a victim of circumstances yet she defies all obstacles by turning loneliness into solitude; abuse into sacrifice and merit; hatred into love. She surmounts all excuses and energetically finds...

This Vision book for youth 9 - 15 years old tells the exciting, dramatic story of St. Ignatius of Loyola and the order he founded, the Society of Jesus. As a young man, Ignatius had dreams of an adventurous life as a soldier. His dreams, however, did not...

Saint John Bosco was a revolutionary in the field of Education. This pedegogue revamped the system of his era with a timeless system based on joy and kindness. His unique life, dreams and prophecies distinguish him in the annals of the Church and make...

Saint John de Brebeuf, a professed Jesuit of towering stature, left his comfortable surroundings in France to evangelize the "Children of the Forest" in North America. His mission was urgent, his message had an eternal consequence. His zeal and...

The life of Saint John Marie Vianney is one of a priest in a lonely and obscure village in France, has left an unforgettable mark in the history of the Church. Declared "Patron of Parish Priests," his zealous example would be well imitated by today's...

May Saint Joseph guide and guard all travelers, just as he did his own little family, two thousand years ago, according to the promptings of the Holy Spirit, with the help of angels. Amen. Simple installation instructions are printed on the decal...

Reflections on the Miracle of the Sun. By Msgr. Joseph A. Cirrincione On October 13, 1917, just before the great "Miracle of the Sun" was manifested to some 70,000 spectators at Fatima, Portugal, there appeared to the three child-visionaries an unusual...

  Chosen by God as the head of the Holy Family, Saint Joseph humbly took on the great responsibility of providing and caring for Jesus and Mary. Throughout his life he had complete trust and confidence in God, and perfect abandonment to His...

Saint Josephine Bakhita ~ Flower of the African Desert The life of Saint Josephine Bakhita is a journey of incredible grace. She was kidnapped, abused, and sold into slavery. However, what could have been fuel for a deep and lasting hatred turned...

In this issue the heroic life of Saint Kateri Tekawitha is beautifully written by Sister Marie Bernard, who also painted the picture of the saint for the front cover. If you know little or even nothing of this great native born American saint, this issue...

This Vision book for youth tells the beautiful story of American's recently canonized saint and servant of the oppressed, St. Katharine Drexel. Born in 1858 to Francis and Emma Drexel, Katharine grew up in a happy, devout, and wealthy Catholic family in...