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SS Joachim and Anne were the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the grandparents of the Lord. They remind us that the Word truly became flesh in a particular family.

A common misbelief about Christianity is that women are considered inferior to men. By exploring one of Jesus' most beloved followers, St Mary Magdalene, we look at the reality behind the myth.

Uncover 10 of Pope Francis' reflections on the liturgy from his document Desiderio Desideravi.

How can our relationship with God bring joy? St Bonaventure, a 13th-century Franciscan, believed that it was important that we use our emotions to have an intense relationship with God, which would, in turn, deepen our joy.

Trials cause us to lose the peace of mind which we had so long sought and built up. We need to discover the reality of that experience, when peace now seems to have totally fled our lives, whether through external conflicts or interior trials that plunge us into the anguish of loneliness, absurdity and meaninglessness, or death. Explore how to live through trials with the aid of St Benedict's wisdom.

A native American daughter of Mohawk chief, Tekakwitha lost her family to smallpox at four. Raised by her uncle, she put her life at risk when, inspired by Jesuit missionaries, she sought baptism. Taking the name Kateri, she led a life of charity and penance before dying of TB at 24. Read her story in this blog.