St. Bartholomew invites me to immerse myself in a book – and in the Good Book.
Saint Bartholomew is the patron saint of bookbinders and is often depicted holding the Gospel book.
Saints
Saint James, friend to pilgrims, inspires my lifelong journey with Christ.
St James’ example leads me to understand my place as a pilgrim at all times and in all places.
St. Philip & St. James: We know so little, yet they teach so much.
St. Philip and St. James are almost unknown people. Yet clearly they mattered to Jesus.
St. Joseph – Steadfast and Faithful When Life is Upside Down
Once I buried a statue of St. Joseph upside-down, I started noticing how his steady faith carried him and his family through topsy-turvy situations.
Edible Fudge Rocks for the Confession of St. Peter
The feast of St. Peter’s confession is a great time to mix up some tasty rocks with the kids.
I see my story in the space DaVinci puts between Jesus and St. John.
St. John faints away at the words of Christ announcing his coming betrayal. The space in DaVinci’s painting helps me consider the ways I am separated from Christ.
St. Stephen tells bold truths. Do I encourage that from my children?
My daughter has outgrown her bold statements. But now I miss her brutal honesty.
Jesus welcomed St. Thomas’s doubt. What about mine?
Jesus never condemns Thomas. Instead, he invites Thomas to come closer.
Jesus called; St. Andrew answered.
I imagine hesitation and maybe even resistance into this story. But my children do not.
St. Simon & St. Jude, Peacemakers & Risktakers
The powerful witness of St. Simon and St. Jude inspired a window at Chartres Cathedral – and inspires us today.