‎Charbel El Hage | المجد لله‎ on Instagram: "Saint Thérèse of Lisieux (1873-1897) was a French Catholic nun known for her spirituality of trust, love, and simplicity. She entered the Carmelite convent at 15 and lived a life of prayer, sacrifice, and humility. Her autobiography, "Story of a Soul," reveals her "Little Way" of spiritual childhood, emphasizing small acts of love and trust in God. Canonized in 1925, she's a Doctor of the Church and patroness of florists, missions, and those suffering

Mercy Divine | Catholic Music & Ministry on Instagram: "~ 13 facts about St. Pio’s life and faith ~ 1. Padre Pio was only 5 years old when he expressed a strong desire to serve God. Born Francesco Forgione on May 25, 1887, in Pietrelcina, Italy, he served as an altar boy at his local parish. At the early age of 5, he consecrated himself to Jesus. By the age of 10, his family looked to see how he could become a Capuchin friar. 2. Padre Pio was only 15 when he entered the Capuchin Friars Minor as

Sister Allison Regina Gliot | Author of Catholic Kids & YA Books on Instagram: "Crash course in angels! Obviously there’s more that could be said, but I was running out of breath… On this Feast Day of the Archangels, we ask for their intercession: Saint Michael, protect us from evil & strengthen us to be boldly loyal to God. Saint Gabriel, help us to know & follow God’s will for us, even when the path is difficult. Saint Raphael, clear our vision of all obstructions so we can perceive the hand o

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Catholic Connect 🇻🇦 Vatican on Instagram: "Cardinal Dolan calls Charlie Kirk a “modern-day Saint Paul” Cardinal Dolan emphasized Kirk’s evangelical approach: “He was a missionary, he’s an evangelist” who “wasn’t afraid to talk about the Lord” and “wasn’t even afraid to say the name of Jesus.” The Cardinal particularly noted Kirk’s commitment to bringing faith into public discourse and his ability to engage with young people about spiritual matters. Even while being “blunt and direct,” Kirk mai