Sometimes two heads are better than one. For Priscilla and Aquila, ministry wasn’t an individual pursuit; it was a joint project. Learn more about this husband and wife team. Partners in Faith Most of the early Christian ministry was carried out by single people of faith, but in the… Read More

In the 9th century, these Greek brothers translated the Bible for the Slavic-speaking population in Eastern Europe. Find out more about their dedication to the Word of God. The Lexical Saints Cyril and his brother were born in northern Greece where both Greek and Slavonic languages were spoken. Both… Read More

Check out this modern day saint who worked as an advocate for the poor, oppressed and forgotten in the 19th and 20th centuries. The Wealthy Woman Who Became Rich Katherine Drexel was born in Philadelphia in 1858 into a family of considerable wealth. Her parents taught her that possessing… Read More

When raiders kidnapped the young Saint Patrick and sold him into slavery in Ireland, they unknowingly prepared the way for the gospel. Read the full story here. The Slave Who Freed a Nation At the age of sixteen Patrick, the son of devout British Christian parents living in Scotland,… Read More

We often speak of Jesus’ heavenly father, but what about his father on earth? Find out more about Joseph, Jesus’ earthly father. The Good Father Joseph is often referred to as a just man. This meant that he was an observant Jew, that he followed the Law of Moses… Read More

God calls his people to care for the poor and oppressed. Romero, a priest in El Salvador, did just that when he demanded that the government act justly toward its citizens. The Courage of Conscience A theologically and politically conservative priest, Oscar Romero was “radicalized” when he witnessed the… Read More

After Saint Martin saw the face of Christ in a dream, he devoted himself to spreading the love of God. Read more about Saint Martin’s ministry. The Saint of France Martin was the son of a high-ranking Roman military officer. He was enrolled as a military officer in his… Read More

What is the basis for the curse in Genesis 9? Learn about the context and meaning of this passage. Genesis 9:18–29 has been popularly understood to mean that Ham was cursed, and this understanding has often been used to justify oppression of African people, the descendants of Ham. In… Read More

Saint Frances, who became the first American saint, had a heart for the poor and brokenhearted. Her compassion touched orphans, students and families in Italy and the United States. First American Saint Maria Francesca Cabrini was born in Lombardi, Italy on July 15, 1850, the youngest of thirteen children. Read More

Saint Hilda lived a life of faith rooted in Scripture. Learn how her dedication to God’s Word built up the church in England. The Saint Who United England’s Church Born into a noble family, Hilda studied with the monks sent by Augustine of Canterbury to the court of King… Read More