Form a Closer Partnership with the Catholic Saints
Having a relationship with the saints is an integral part of Catholic spirituality. As Catholics, we recognize that Jesus has not just saved us from sin as individuals. He has also made us members of a covenantal family. That family includes the universal worldwide Church, but it also includes the Catholic saints and the angels in the Church Triumphant and the suffering souls in the Church Penitent.
The articles listed below will reveal to you what might be keeping you from having as intimate and meaningful a relationship with God's holy ones as you could have. They will also take you to the next step.
Author Book Reading: 100 Ways John Paul II Changed the World
Author Patrick Novecosky reads from the chapter “Be Not Afraid” from his book 100 Ways John Paul II Changed the World. “Be not afraid” was one of the main themes of Pope John Paul II’s papacy, encouraging people to fearlessly open their hearts to Jesus Christ and allow Him to transform us. Novecosky recalls how Pope…
Do Catholics Worship Saints?
Father Mike Schmitz explores the claim that Catholics worship saints by praying to them. 00:00:07 Hi my name’s Father Mike Schmitz and this is Ascension Presents. 00:00:10 So I was recently talking with a man, he’s a missionary with FOCUS: The Fellowship of Catholic University Students. This awesome guy; he wasn’t always a missionary and…
Why We Catholics Pray to the Saints
Learn the answers to 8 questions about the practice of praying to Catholic saints in Catholic spirituality.
The Three Biggest Myths About Catholic Saints
If you want to grow in holiness and to avoid a shallow spiritual life then you need to avoid these myths about the Catholic saints. Let’s talk about theses myths and discover the TRUTH.
Quick Tips for Maximizing Your Relationship with the Catholic Saints
Having a closer relationship with the saints is a central part of Catholic spirituality. Sacred Scripture makes it clear that we are not only saved from sin, but we are saved into a Covenant. That means that we are made members of a family – the Family of God. Here are some quick tips for…
Thousands of Catholic Saints – How Do You Choose?
One piece of advice I’ve given in previous articles about having a solid saintly devotion is to choose specific saints to build a relationship with rather than holding a general devotion to all of them. When I suggest this, some people get immediately overwhelmed. There are so many to choose from! How can you choose…
3 Traps to Avoid in Forming Your Relationships with the Saints
Devotion to the saints is a strong part of Catholic spirituality. Jesus did more than save us from sin. He made us members of a New Covenant. That means that we are members of God’s Family. Death does not divide God’s family. God calls us to help each other get to Heaven. That’s why we…
The 3 Biggest Mistakes Made in Our Devotion to Catholic Saints
Many Catholics make these three common mistakes when they try to build an intimate devotion to the Catholic saints. Learn what these mistakes are and how to avoid them.
Overcome Your Worry About Praying to the Catholic Saints
Are you a Catholic who sometimes worries about your devotion to the Catholic Saints? Learn about the most common concerns and put them to rest. What if you don’t feel worthy of the attention of the saints? What if you don’t have time to foster a devotion to the saints? What if you’re concerned that devotion to the saints will keep you from true intimacy with Jesus? Learn why you don’t have to worry.
How To Push Past the 3 Barriers to Intimacy With the Catholic Saints
What keeps you from having a more meaningful, intimate devotion to a Catholic saint? Discover the three barriers faced by most Catholics and how to break through them.