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

Thomas is most known for his disbelief; however, he also made an important statement of faith (John 20:28). Learn about the life and legacy of St. Thomas. The “Show-Me” Saint Thomas, a name meaning “twin,” was sometimes called by the Greek name Didymus which means the same thing. He… Read More

Dorothy Day strove to obey God in the midst of the violence and injustice around her. Read more about her life and legacy. The Activist When the San Francisco earthquake of 1906 left Dorothy Day’s father without work and penniless, the family moved into a tenement on Chicago’s south… Read More

Although Andrew was the first disciple to follow Jesus, he is often overshadowed by the legacy of his brother, Peter. Read more about Andrew’s life and ministry. The “First-Called” Disciple Andrew was the first disciple called by Jesus (John 1:40). Andrew, the Protokletos (Greek for “first called”), was a… Read More

Stephen, the first Christian martyr, is best known for his death. But he also lived an inspiring life of trust in Christ and dedication to the gospel. Read more about Stephen. The Martyr The story of St. Stephen can be found in Acts 6:1-8:3. He was one of the… Read More

John knew what it meant to follow Jesus. He witnessed the Transfiguration and stayed at the foot of the cross during Jesus’ crucifixion. Learn more John’s life of faith. The Favorite Disciple In the first century a.d., John was a very common Jewish name. It means “God is merciful”… Read More