Category: Coloring

Helena was the wife of a Roman general and the mother of Constantine the Great. Shortly after she became empress, Helena converted to Christianity. She devoted her life to charitable acts, and helped build churches across Rome and the Holy Land. During one trip to the Holy Land, Helena discovered the True Cross. Legend tellsRead more

Pope Saint Pius X was born Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto in a little Italian town. He had a great devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, particularly Our Lady of Confidence. He once declared, “Let the storm rage and the sky darken — not for that shall we be dismayed. If we trust as we should inRead more

Born in Spain, Raymond was delivered by Caesarean section because his mother died during childbirth. His name “Nonnatus” is Latin, meaning “not born.” When he was old enough, he joined the Mercedarians, an order dedicated to ransoming Christian slaves in Northern Africa. He is credited with ransoming hundreds of slaves. On a trip to Tunis, his moneyRead more

St. Monica gives the Church an incredible example of patience and perseverance. For years, she patiently bore the tempers and insults of both her pagan husband and mother-in-law and prayed fervently for their conversions to the Catholic faith. Eventually they both converted- her husband died only a year after his conversion. Monica also had three children;Read more

At birth, Saint Rose was given the same Isabel.  However, Isabel was such a beautiful child that she was called “Rose” and the name stuck. Her beauty grew with each year that passed. Her mother loved to show off Rose’s beauty, even placing a wreath of flowers on her head to draw attention to her.   Rose shunnedRead more

The feasts of St. Monica and St. Augustine are on separate days- August 27th and 28th respectively- but their lives and paths to sainthood are inseparable. Monica is credited with bringing not only her husband and mother-in-law to the Catholic faith, but also her son Augustine as well. She prayed fervently for the conversion of her pagan husbandRead more

After World War II, stories about heroes in the concentration camps emerged, though one of the most powerful tells of a Polish priest who offered his life in place of a young husband and father who had been one of ten men randomly condemned to death. The priest went bravely to his death, enduring twoRead more

The Feast of the Transfiguration commemorates Jesus’ transfiguration in the New Testament. The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke tell the story of the Transfiguration. Jesus, Peter, John, and James were on a mountain when Jesus became illuminated with rays of light. His face shone and his garments turned as white as snow. The prophetsRead more

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John Vianney was born in 1796 in France, where he was a poor shepherd. As that time, the Church still being persecuted as a result of the French Revolution.  All religious activities, such as mass, were held in secret by priests who risked their lives to do so. At 13, John secretly made his firstRead more

Cajetan grew up in the 16th century, when the Church was in great need of reformation. Wanting to help restore the Church, Cajetan became a priest and set to work. He founded two oratories and devoted his life to helping the sick and the poor. But Cajetan wanted to help people spiritually, not just physically.Read more