I was never interested in the martyrs. Not even the 103 Korean martyrs that the Korean Catholic Church holds pride in. Even though the martyrs are considered great heroes of the faith, I was never drawn to them. However, everything changed one afternoon. The…
There is no greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for his friends.” Jn 15:13 After a very risky foreign underground Church mission, I had a chance to have a layover at Seoul, Korea before returning to my…
It doesn’t matter what you look like, where you come from, or what people think of you. You have the potential to change the world and make a positive impact. St. Margaret of Costello shows us that we can be…
Waiting. It’s one of the hardest things to do, and in an age of instant gratification such as drive-thru restaurants, same-day deliveries, and free two-day shipping, it’s not something we’re used to, either. But often, in the waiting seasons of…
St. John the Evangelist did some pretty amazing things. Not only did he give us a wonderful account of Jesus’s life, but through his mystical experiences, the letters he penned, and a life shared with Jesus’s Mother, Mary, St. John…
Mankind will not have peace until it turns with trust to My Mercy.” Jesus to st. faustina Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, an apostle of Divine Mercy, is considered to be one of the most popular and well-known saints of the…
Greetings and welcome to Saints for Slackers. I’m Fr. Chas Canoy, and I’m the Pastor at St. John Parish in Jackson, Michigan. And the saint whose quote I have the privilege of sharing with you today is my personal hero,…
All people are born as originals but many die as photocopies.” Blessed Carlo Acutis This is a quote from Blessed Carlo Acutis. This quote is a call to recognize that our differences are what make us unique in God’s eyes.…
Love is more important than fear.” Blessed Chiara Badano Chiara was a vibrant young teen who played sports, was incredibly social, keenly interested in others, and never gave up an opportunity to genuinely live out the Good News of the…
On May 4, 2019, the world witnessed the beatification of the first lay woman of Mexico in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Blessed Maria Concepcion Cabrera de Armida, known as Conchita, was born on December 8, 1862 on…
