In a time when Franciscans were guarded against scholarship in order to preserve humility, it was St. Anthony of Padua who blended the two.

Dec 24, 2008 - Marilynn Hughes

The Romanesque Basilica di Sant'Antonio, built to enshrine St. Anthony's relics, is one of Europe's major pilgrimage sites, decorated by works of Donatello and Titian.

Feb 14, 2008 - Barbara Rogers

If you've ever broken out in a cold sweat because you've lost something irreplaceable, worry no more because Saint Anthony, the finder of lost things, is on your side.

Mar 24, 2009 - Francine Morrissette

There are many choices when selecting the perfect name for a new addition to the family. Catholic parents and others may want to consider a name that honors a saint.

Oct 1, 2009 - Bridgett Ann Calia

The list of patron saints is bigger than you think! Patron Saints of countries, occupations, illnesses, of everything. Here are some of the stranger patron saints.

Mar 3, 2007 - Alistair McCulloch

Saints are revered members of the Catholic Church who have lived holy lives. Many turn to saints quotes for inspiration and wisdom.

Aug 27, 2010 - Maryalene LaPonsie

Prophecy in the lives of the Catholic Saints was usually related on a personal level regarding the lives of individual people, rather than world events.

Mar 23, 2009 - Marilynn Hughes

Uneducated saints were able to explain deep mysteries of the Catholic faith and this is called mystical knowledge.

Mar 26, 2009 - Marilynn Hughes

The 33 'Doctors of the Church' are considered teachers with authority almost alongside the 12 apostles of Jesus.

Dec 24, 2008 - Marilynn Hughes

The 'Doctors of the Church' assist the Catholic Magisterium in explaining the meanings of scripture and other traditions in the church.

Dec 24, 2008 - Marilynn Hughes

Bilocation has been reported in the lives of many saints by many credible sources throughout time.

Mar 16, 2009 - Marilynn Hughes

Unusual speed, unlikely vehicles, arriving at destinations without being aware that travel has occurred are all hallmarks of miraculous transport miracles.

Mar 23, 2009 - Marilynn Hughes

Accounts of bilocation, being in two places at the same time, include religious figures other people. At least one has been documented by parapsychologists.

Oct 28, 2010 - Jill Stefko

Google Books has a free library of books by and about Sir Thomas More, Martyr and Catholic Saint. You can read Utopia and learn about Thomas More in ebooks.

Dec 19, 2010 - Alex Sharp

Almost all accepted Christmas celebrations are traced to Near Eastern, Roman, and pagan barbarian cultures that were adopted by the Church to legitimize December 25th.

Oct 14, 2009 - Michael Streich

Plan museum visits; the Plaza Mayor; shopping malls, roasted chicken, churros, El Mercado de San Miguel, bullfights, soccer and Madrid's Royal Palace.

Apr 10, 2010 - Judith Glynn

There are 33 Doctors of the Church and three of these are women. Who are these women who have been recognized as outstanding teachers?

Nov 9, 2010 - Lorraine Shelstad

Fans rarely see a slugfest between billionaires and millionaries, but that's the nature of the NFL Lockout, which Drew Brees says is about to be resolved.

Jul 20, 2011 - Cheryl Settoon