The images of a bride wading through a flooded church went around the world, but perhaps the best part of the story is what didn't get washed away.
Not only was his mother a saint, but also two of his aunts, who all encouraged him to fully embrace the Catholic faith.
While many people are talking about defunding the humanities and getting away from liberal arts education, this college course is charting a different way forward.
Many expectant women seek his heavenly intercession, praying that they will not end up in the same position as this saint's mother.
Among the many stories emerging about Dolly Parton, one small habit shows just how easily kindness can travel.
Dolly Parton once imagined children of her own. God had other plans, and somehow her family ended up becoming much, much bigger.
How can parents help kids learn to love reading while encouraging great books that build character? Here are five ideas.
Speaking to a meeting on drug addiction in Latin America, the Pope emphasized the role of the family and of cooperation among all those combatting this problem.
St. Augustine was not an only child; he had a brother and sister, though little is known about them. But it is partially thanks to his sister that Augustine's legacy in the Church is so notable.
The big goodbye is the part you prepare for. It's the tiny moments that follow that nobody quite warns you about.
A private school in Oklahoma made the national news with this silly, slightly humiliating, plain wonderful right of passage.
We remember the appointments, groceries, and practicalities, but sometimes it's what isn't on our checklist that matters most.
Some vacations seem determined to ignore every carefully made plan. Oddly enough, that may not be entirely bad news.
The new backpack is barely unpacked and already things are going wrong. Before you panic, here's what might help.
Leaving vacation behind is never easy, but crossing your own front door comes with a few surprisingly delicious consolations.
Dominic’s health struggles taught him what it means to feel different, which has inspired him to dedicate his life to bringing hope and comfort to others.
In my imagination, Juliet was waiting on the balcony of her apartment, peering into the darkness, wondering when I would call.
