Kidnapped at sixteen and taken to Ireland as a slave, Patrick found God in the loneliness of the mountains. Years later he returned to that same land — not for revenge, but to bring the Gospel.

Even in his cradle, Hercules showed a strength that was not of this world. But the goddess Hera held a grudge against him, and the hero's greatest trial would not come from monsters. This is the story of how the famous Twelve Labors began.

Jesus tells the story of a man who was robbed on the road. Who will stop to help him? A lesson about loving our neighbor and showing compassion to everyone.

By the chimney corner, a sweet-hearted girl dreams of the prince's ball. With her godmother's help, a pumpkin, six mice and a pair of glass slippers, one evening may change everything.

Almost every day of the year carries a saint's name. But one day is kept for the others: the holy people no one counted, whom only God saw.

In the south of France there is a cave with a spring that never stops running. Every February 11, the whole world remembers it.

A farm boy dreamed of a yard full of children, and grew up to open a house in Turin where no boy was ever turned away.

In a seaside town in Sicily, a girl whose name meant light gave away everything she had and became the saint of Advent candles.

Saul of Tarsus left Jerusalem determined to put an end to the Christians. Halfway down the road to Damascus, a light changed everything.

His classmates laughed at the big, silent student who hardly ever spoke. His teacher was the only one who saw what was going on inside him.

Jesus had a grandmother and a grandfather too. The Bible never tells us their names, but Christians have kept this story with love.

A slow little song about the seven days of creation, from the very first light to the day of rest, to carry your baby toward sleep.

After the Holy Family slipped away, Bethlehem was left alone before the fear of a king. The Church has never forgotten the children of that village.

On the last evening of the year a barefoot girl crosses the city with her matches. Every match she strikes holds a picture inside it.

Humble Nhá Chica of Baependi never learned to read, yet she gave wise counsel to everyone at her door and built a chapel for Our Lady.

Fernando was born in a palace in Lisbon, but left everything behind to serve God. He became Friar Anthony, the preacher so wonderful that even the fish came to listen. This is the first part of the story of Saint Anthony.

After the apparitions, Bernadette wanted only a hidden life with God. She became a nun, suffered with patience, and died young. This is the second part of her story, from the convent of Nevers to the glory of the altars.

In Siena, in Italy, a six-year-old girl saw Jesus in the sky and was never the same again. This is the first part of the life of Saint Catherine, the young woman who served the sick and became a Doctor of the Church.