In the face of calumnies, lies, and the threat of retaliation, she insisted on being a voice and witness for those who had no voice.

St. Scholastica was the twin sister of St. Benedict and had an affectionate if somewhat competitive relationship with her sibling.

Justus Takayama refused to renounce his faith. He was imprisoned and sent into exile in Manila.

She hoped her music would “break down some of the hate and fear that divide the white and black people of this country.”

St. Antony was an early and celebrated champion of the ascetic life as well as a pioneer of Christian monasticism.

At nineteen she became one of the founding members of the first congregation of women religious of color in the world.

Despite his lowly station, Brother André’s reputation for holiness began to grow. Eventually, huge numbers flocked to the school for his blessing.

Back in Rome, Gaspar put himself at the service of the pope, who entrusted him with the task of rebuilding the Church and restoring faith.

In the camp she was beaten and subjected to all types of hardship. Yet she never lost her good cheer.

Arns’s leadership coincided with dramatic changes in the post–Vatican II Church in Latin America and, following a coup in Brazil, an era of brutal military dictato