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Strong Women Make Waves - Defining True Strength

"Strong women make waves." Sayings along these lines support a popular, favored notion in the public square today—the belief that women are strong, that women greatly contribute to society. I am among the many who uphold these sentiments, whose heart beats in accord with this anthem of recognition and empowerment. But, I am curious—what is this strength we refer to? And what does true strength mean?

Mother Teresa's Call to Love

Mother Teresa, or Saint Teresa of Calcutta, is one of the most well known, loved saints of our time. She spent her adult life serving the poor in India, despite her own medical challenges and spiritual darkness. Through nearly 50 years of not feeling God's presence in her life, she showed perseverance and followed the path she knew God had intended for her.

10 Saint Francis of Assisi Quotes To Inspire Discipleship

Saint Francis took a vow of poverty after receiving multiple visions from God, where in one of which God told him to "repair my church, which is falling in ruins."

St. Joseph and What the Saints and Popes Have to Say About Him

Saint Joseph is widely known for being husband to the Virgin Mary and foster father to Jesus, the Son of God. Although it is believed that he died while Jesus was young, he played an extremely important role in taking care of Him and Mary during His early years.

Dorothy Day And Her Prison Dress

Pictured here is Servant of God, Dorothy Day, holding her prison dress. Dorothy had been arrested, along with 40 other women, for picketing at the White House on behalf of women's suffrage. She was sentenced to 30 days in jail, she served 15 days before being released, 10 of them on a hunger strike.

Saint Oscar Romero - 10 Quotes

Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez was a voice of justice for the Catholic Church in El Salvador. He spoke out against poverty, social injustice, assassinations, and torture.

8 Reasons to Get to Know St. Gianna

St. Gianna was a wife, mother, and doctor. Her name means “God is gracious,” and St. Gianna knew and understood that in a way our world needs these days. The more I learn about St. Gianna, the more I admire her. Here are the top 8 reasons why I ask for this holy woman’s intercession...