Bridget Costello is a Salesian Cooperator and full-time missionary. She loves sharing the Truth and beauty of the Catholic Faith, especially to young people and families. Follow her on <a href="https
A very devout and holy Catholic woman once told me, “We Catholics…we seem so weird to those who don’t get it.” Admittedly, I was taken aback by her comment. But she made me think. We Catholics can certainly seem a bit weird. Especially a person bases their opinions...
St. John Bosco believed that holiness is for everyone, especially young people. He spent his life tirelessly fostering holiness in the young and the poor in Italy and throughout Europe. Before John Bosco died on Jan. 31, 1888, the Salesian congregation he founded had spread throughout Italy, Spain, France, England,...
Sacred Scripture teaches that, “faithful friends are a sturdy shelter; whoever finds one finds a treasure.” (Sirach 6:14) Anyone who has true and intimate friendship knows the sweetness, and sometimes saltiness, it can bring to life. St. Francis de Sales certainly knew this. Of all the saints, this gentle...
As I’m coming to the conclusion of a much needed silent retreat, I can certainly attest that one can learn a great deal in the stillness of silence. The primary reflections I would like to share are twofold. First, there are many different types of silence. Second, silence permits...
Go to Joseph. With all the rampant evil that’s seemingly accepted and celebrated in the world today, it’s easy to be tempted to think things are dismal. However, that’s only possible if we forget that Jesus is in control. He’s always in control. So much so,...
St. Theresa of Avila says that the first step in a life of holiness and union with God is self- knowledge. But what does that even mean? Reflecting on Our Lady’s Magnificat, Mary says: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior....
