Category: Coloring
November 1st celebrates the men and women who are saints of the Church. Not only does the Church honor the canonized saints, but also the saints who are unknown. We celebrate their dedication to God’s will and pray that we might imitate them more each day. Click the image below to print the coloring page.Read more
As a young girl, Teresa of Avila led somewhat of a wild life. By the time she reached 16, her father intervened and Teresa was sent to a convent. At first, many sins got in the way of her spiritual life. But over time, she transformed into a woman who deeply loved God and religiousRead more
In the fall of 1846, the Virgin Mary appeared to two shepherd children at La Salette, France. Unlike other apparitions, Mary appeared to be weeping. She shared her displeasure in Catholics who do not remain faithful to the Church and warned against future evils. Before she disappeared, the Lady also gave each of the children a secretRead more
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Beginning with his childhood, Joseph faced many obstacles in his life. His mother treated him very cruelly. As a result, Joseph developed a bad temper and had a tendency to be absent-minded. He often wandered around aimlessly, with his mouth hanging open. As he grew older, he tried to enter several religious orders, but eachRead more
Olga was married to Prince Igor of Kieve, Russia, until his death in 945. Olga was extremely upset by her husband’s death and avenged his death shortly afterwards. Igor’s death made his three year old son the future ruler. However, another tribe, the Drevlians, wanted Olga to marry their prince so that he might beRead more
Click on the image below to print the coloring page. “Before the birth of Jesus, the world had never witnessed such a day as the birth of Mary. As this child appears in the world on the 8th of September, the devils may not realize that their long-foretold defeat has arrived and that at lastRead more
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The apparition of Our Lady in Knock, Ireland, is one of the few that are approved by the Church. In 1879, Our Lady, St. Joseph, and St. John the Evangelist appeared outside of a little church in Knock, Ireland. Behind them were angels adoring at an altar with a cross and a lamb. Unlike her apparitionRead more
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Peter was born in Catalonia, Spain, to a poor family. As he grew older, he desired to become both a priest and missionary. Feeling called to “save millions of perishing souls,” Peter traveled to northern South America, the center of the slave market in the Western Hemisphere. He lived with the belief that, “I must dedicate myself toRead more
This solemnity celebrates the birth and life of John the Baptist. John was born to Zechariah and Elizabeth, cousin of Mary. An angel appeared to Zechariah, announcing the great miracle of the coming of John. Until he was about thirty years old, John lived the life of a hermit in the desert. At that time,Read more
Gregory was born to a wealthy family in Rome, Italy. His mother is now also saint. By the age of 34, Gregory was the Chief Magistrate of Rome. He built seven monasteries in his lifetime, including one that he founded in his own house. Gregory received the habit in this monastery, known as the Benedictine MonasteryRead more
During his lifetime, John was a scholar, teacher, priest, bishop, chancellor, and martyr. He is most known for his conflicts with King Henry VIII, who made plans to divorce his wife, Catherine. John was close to Catherine and gave her advice, speaking out strongly against the divorce. He faithfully believed that marriage is a sacrament,Read more
Irenaeus was raised in a Christian family. He became both a priest and bishop during his lifetime. Irenaeus is most famous for his work against the spread of Gnosticism, a great heresy that threatened the Church at the time. He wrote several books that were immediately popular and successful in refuting the heresy. One of the mostRead more
In the mid-thirteenth century, an Italian couple prayed for many years to have a child. They offered many prayers at a shrine dedicated to St. Nicholas of Myra. When the couple later was blessed with a son, they named him Nicholas, in honor of the saint to whom they prayed. Nicholas went on to becomeRead more