Saints by Virtue

Virtues

Saints are not only admired for their stories. They train us in habits of holiness that can be practiced this week.

Mary, Saint Peter, Saint John Paul II

Practice for the week: Make one clear act of faith before you feel certain.

Saint Monica, Saint Faustina, Saint Teresa of Calcutta

Practice for the week: Bring one discouragement into prayer instead of hiding it.

Saint Vincent de Paul, Saint Teresa of Calcutta, Saint Martin de Porres

Practice for the week: Do one work of mercy this week.

Saint Francis of Assisi, Saint Therese, Our Lady

Practice for the week: Choose hidden service over recognition.

Saint Monica, Saint Joseph, Saint Damien

Practice for the week: Pause before your next impatient reply.

Saint Maria Goretti, Saint Dominic Savio, Saint John Paul II

Practice for the week: Guard your eyes, imagination, and speech.

Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Saint Joan of Arc, Saint Catherine of Siena

Practice for the week: Do one difficult good thing you have been postponing.

Saint Benedict, Saint Therese, Saint Carlo Acutis

Practice for the week: Keep one small promise to God this week.

Saint Faustina, Saint Maria Goretti, Saint Rita

Practice for the week: Pray by name for someone who hurt you.

Saint Paul, Saint Francis Xavier, Saint Dominic

Practice for the week: Offer one word of witness with charity.