Anthony of Padua: The Italian Years

By Jack Wintz, O.F.M.

Last month we followed St. Anthony's path through Portugal. Here we continue the saint's life-journey through Italy.

The Catholic Role in Health Care

By Susan Hines-Brigger

This month, members of the Catholic Health Association gather in Chicago to reaffirm the Catholic role in health care. But Sister Carol Keehan, D.C., says we all should be involved.

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My Father's Hands
He lifted me to places I couldn't reach, held me when I needed support and wiped my feverish forehead when I was ill. By Gail MacMillan

St. Paul: Patron Saint for Laity
Laypersons today are occupying more leadership roles in the Church. A tireless evangelizer, Paul models collaborative ministry. By Ronald Witherup, S.S.

Online Marriage Prep for Catholics
Christine and Christian Meert have developed a marriage-preparation program that assists couples in Colorado and across the globe. By Gerilyn Herold

Fiction: The Promise
They were after the same rainbow's end. By Jody Evans

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