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Do you know the story of Saint Joseph of Cupertino? Sister Thea Bowman? What about the Martyrs of Compiègne? Celebrate this All Saints’ Day by learning about some of the lesser-known heroes of the Catholic Church:

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The saints’ lives were often extraordinary. As we prepare to celebrate the feast day of All Saints’ Day, we may be tempted to put them away and think of them as only past heroes. But, as Fr. Dave explains in the latest episode of the Busted Halo Show, the saints are also active promoters of our faith today. Listen here:

Boo! With Halloween just three days away, followed by two Catholic feast days - All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day - we’re bringing back our throwback Halloween special You Don’t Know Jack About Halloween with Fr. Jack Collins, CSP. Watch the video, then quiz your friends and family trick or treat style with questions about the origin of Halloween, why we dress up, and the difference between All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day!

In recognition of Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, Father Dave speaks with Charlene Quint, a family attorney who has experienced domestic abuse and now helps advocate and support those going through domestic abuse. Her new book is titled Overcoming the Narcissist, Sociopath, Psychopath, and Other Domestic Abusers: The Comprehensive Handbook to Recognize, Remove and Recover from Abuse. Listen to today’s podcast to learn about recognizing the signs of abuse, the myths surrounding it, and the hopeful message God has for those experiencing and recovering from domestic abuse.

Ghosts, goblins, and other Halloween hallmarks clutter our TVs and store shelves at this time of year, but did you know that the spookier saints of the Church can also help us get into the holiday spirit? Check out today’s article for five great saints that will do the trick (or treat):

Blessed Carlo Acutis was just fifteen years old when he passed away of leukemia, but his outstanding devotion to the Eucharist now has him on the path to Catholic sainthood. Listen to our podcast to learn more about this holy teen:

The time has come once again to compile our annual list of fun, thoughtful, faith-filled gifts you might consider giving your favorite Catholic this Christmas. If you have great Catholic gift ideas, let us know in the comments below!

...if there is a life experience that God uses to teach me about trusting in him, it’s being unemployed and looking for a job. Every day of this difficult time, it’s putting my future in his hands and believing that he has a plan for my life.