St. Teresa of Kolkata
In this internet age, we have unique insight into the lives of modern day saints. St. Teresa of Kolkata is much beloved for her care for the poorest of the poor in the slums of India. Born in Albania, St. Teresa began her religious life as a member of the Sisters of Loreto. After a …
Stewardship Saint for August: Saint Clare of Assisi
Clare of Assisi was a close friend of Saint Francis of Assisi and the foundress of the Poor Clares. She was born in Assisi in 1194 and at age 18 was so moved by the Lenten sermons of Francis that she renounced all of her possessions and entered a convent, much to the dissatisfaction of …
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Stewardship Prayer for August
Lord God, As we prepare for the transitions of August; of routines becoming regular,signs of schools beginning to emerge, and traffic patterns getting heavier,help us to appreciate the sacred rhythms in our lives. Give us the wisdom to make our hearts be still, much as the August wind is still, so that we may listen to the gentle …