I spend a lot of time telling stories of our saints; some very famous, others quite obscure. But one of my favorite lessons to teach comes from the Book of Revelations, Chapter 7. It happens to be our first reading this weekend.
We’ve all got a lot on our minds these days, but it helps to have someone to talk to. If you need a lifeline, you can send a prayer up to one of the saints.
The Catholic Church has a calendar of saints. Each saint has a memorial day, a day when the Church remembers and honors that saint for their example of holiness.
Update on Religious Ed., First Communion, and Confirmation programs: As schools scramble to write, release, and rewrite reopening plans for the fall, I’m beginning to field questions about what our formation ministries will look like this year.