Life of the Saints

Saint Carlo Acutis: the 21st-century saint who made the internet a path to God

At a time when the internet, social media and new technologies play a central role in our daily lives, a young Italian man has shown that it is possible to live out one’s Christian faith to the full whilst remaining true to the spirit of the times. His name: Saint Carlo Acutis. Read more...

Saint Charbel Makhlouf: life, miracles and prayers to the great saint of Lebanon

Among the great spiritual figures of Eastern Christianity, Saint Charbel Makhlouf holds a very special place. A Lebanese monk and hermit of the Maronite Church, he devoted his life to prayer, silence, penance and a profound union with God. Read more...

Saint Bernard of Clairvaux: the life, history and spirituality of the great Cistercian monk

Among the great spiritual figures of the Middle Ages, Saint Bernard of Clairvaux holds a special place. A Cistercian monk, abbot, preacher, theologian, adviser to the popes and spiritual writer, he exerted a considerable influence on the Church and European society in the 12th century. Read more...

Saint John Chrysostom: the life, history and teachings of the great Christian preacher

Among the leading figures of the early centuries of Christianity, Saint John Chrysostom holds a special place. Bishop of Constantinople, a remarkable preacher, theologian and tireless defender of the poor, he is regarded as one of the greatest Church Fathers. Read more...

Saint Maximilian Kolbe: the martyr of charity who gave his life to save a family man

Among the great Christian figures of the 20th century, Saint Maximilian Kolbe holds a very special place. A Polish Franciscan priest, missionary, apostle of the Virgin Mary and martyr at Auschwitz, he remains to this day an extraordinary witness to faith, courage and charity. Read more...