catholic saints

Listen to this Spotify playlist based on the life of St. Edith Stein.

St. Edith Stein Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Who was St. Ignatius of Loyola? Listen to this Spotify playlist inspired by his life.

St. Ignatius of Loyola Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Who was St. Mary Magdalene? Listen to this curated Spotify playlist that was inspired by her life.

Feast Day of Mary Magdalene Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Look up to these married saints if you're a newlywed.

Married Saints for Newlyweds To Look Up To

What is meant by the Immaculate Heart of Mary? Listen to this Spotify playlist we curated for the feast day.

Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Who was St. Rita of Cascia? Listen to this Spotify playlist that was inspired by her life.

St. Rita of Cascia Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Who was Mother Cabrini? Listen to this Spotify playlist inspired by her life.

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Meet Augustus Tolton, a soon-to-be saint.

Meet This Chicago South Sider on the Road to Sainthood

Who was St. Joan of Arc? Listen to this Spotify playlist that was inspired by her life.

Finding Conviction with St. Joan of Arc | #GrottoMusic

Who was St. Catherine of Siena? Listen to this Spotify playlist that was inspired by her life.

St. Catherine of Siena’s Fierce Love | #GrottoMusic

Who was St. Oscar Romero? Find out here as to why the saint was a fearless leader.

The Fearlessness of St. Oscar Romero | #GrottoMusic

Who was St. Josephine Bakhita? Listen to this Spotify playlist that was inspired by her life and by beauty.

Seeking Beauty with St. Josephine Bakhita | #GrottoMusic

Meet St. Oscar Romero, the man who gave his life for the people of El Salvador.

How St. Oscar Romero Changed My Life

Read about the Black Saints Matter Project and why it's important.

The Inspiration Behind the ‘Black Saints Matter’ Project

Who was Blessed Carlo Acutis? Listen to this Spotify playlist that was inspired by his life.

Blessed Carlo Acutis Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Who was St. Padre Pio? Listen to this Spotify playlist we created based upon his life.

St. Padre Pio Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Meet St. Peter Claver, the patron saint of African-Americans and racial justice.

This Saint Leapt into the Fight for Racial Justice

Who was St. Maximilian Kolbe? Listen to this Spotify playlist inspired by his life.

St. Maximilian Kolbe Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Turn to these saints when you're bored in marriage.

Saints for the Ordinary Times of a Marriage

Read what the conversion of St. Ignatius of Loyla can teach you about your spiritual life.

The Cannonball That Created a Saint — and Changed Catholicism

Who were Sts. Louis and Zélie Martin? Listen to this Spotify playlist that celebrates their marriage.

Sts. Louis and Zélie Martin Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Meet Emil Kapaun, the army chaplain who stood in the line of fire to help others.

This Army Chaplain Literally Stood in the Line of Fire

Who was John the Baptist? Listen to this Spotify playlist inspired by his life.

St. John the Baptist Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Who was St. Anthony of Padua? Listen to this Spotify playlist inspired by his life.

St. Anthony of Padua Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Who was Our Lady of Fatima? Learn more about her through our Spotify playlist inspired by her life and legacy.

Our Lady of Fátima Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Manage your mental health by trying these four spiritual practices.

4 Catholic Things that Help Me Manage Mental Health

Find light in the darkness by learning how Chiara Corbella Petrillo did it when she was diagnosed with cancer.

This 28-Year-Old Shows Us How to Bear Suffering with Hope

Living a quiet life during the pandemic has become the norm; this author reflects on it and how she learned to live on with the help of St. Joseph.

Why 2021 is the Perfect Year to Look to St. Joseph

St. Valentine Spotify Playlist for the patron saint of marriages, February 14.

St. Valentine Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

St. John Bosco Spotify playlist for the Italian priest's feast day, January 31.

St. John Bosco Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Who was St. André Bessette? Listen to this Spotify playlist inspired by his life to get to know him.

St. André Bessette Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Read what we can learn from Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton for when she had to be quarantined herself in the 1800s.

This Saint Found Peace During Quarantine — So Can We

Find out how Saint Dymphna inspired the popular podcast "St. Dymphna's Playbook".

The Podcast that Explores Mental Health and Faith

Who was Our Lady of Guadalupe? Listen to this Spotify playlist to learn more about this apparition of Mary.

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Meet the artist who paints modern saints who were alive centuries ago.

Making the Saints Come Alive through Modern Icons

Who was Saint Cecilia? Get to know the saint who inspired this Spotify playlist.

St. Cecilia Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Meet the first American Saint, Mother Cabrini. Learn more about her here.

Meet the First American Saint, Mother Cabrini

Download this free emoji quiz where you guess the saints based on the emojis we provide you.

Saints’ Lives, as Told in Emoji — A Quiz

Meet Blessed Chiara Badano, a role model for everyone.

Blessed Chiara Badano Sets an Example We All Can Follow

Carlo Acutis lived a short, phenomenal life. Read more about him here.

Meet the Teen ‘Computer Geek’ Becoming a Saint

Who was Saint Matthew the Evangelist? Get to know the saint who inspired this Spotify playlist.

St. Matthew Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Who was St. Augustine of Hippo? Listen to this Spotify playlist inspired by her life.

St. Augustine of Hippo Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Who was St. Rose of Lima? Listen to this Spotify playlist inspired by her life.

St. Rose of Lima Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Who was Saint Edith Stein? Meet the soul-searcher.

Meet Edith Stein, Soul-Searcher

Who was St. Dominic? Listen to this Spotify playlist inspired by his life.

St. Dominic Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Wondering how to turn your life around? This venerable man exemplifies how to face your vices and live a holy life.

How Venerable Matt Talbot Turned His Life Around

Listen to these songs that remind us of the journey of St. Thomas the Apostle.

St. Thomas the Apostle Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Who was Saint Gianna Beretta Molla? Find out more about her life here.

Meet the First ‘Working-Mom’ Saint

Who was Saint Mark? Learn more about him through our Spotify playlist inspired by his life and legacy.

St. Mark Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Read how Father Damien changed lives by selflessly volunteering to serve a leper colony.

“The Saint Who Became a Leper”

This St. Paddy's Day playlist on Spotify is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday.

St. Paddy’s Day Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Why do we celebrate the conversion of Paul? Learn more about this event and its lasting impact.

Conversion of St. Paul Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Get to know more about St. Anthony the Abbot's life through this Spotify playlist.

St. Anthony the Abbot Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton was the first native-born American saint. Listen to this Grotto Spotify playlist about her life.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Read more about the Catholic saints for anxiety.

Saints in Your Corner If You Have Anxiety

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4 Saints to Pray to While Dealing with Depression

St. Andrew Spotify Playlist featuring Saint Andrew wearing headphones for Grotto Music

St. Andrew Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Who was St. Pope John Paul II? Listen to this Spotify playlist inspired by his life.

St. Pope John Paul II Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Who was St. Teresa of Ávila? Listen to this Spotify playlist inspired by her life.

St. Teresa of Ávila Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Who was St. Francis of Assisi? Learn more about him through our Spotify playlist inspired by his life and legacy.

St. Francis of Assisi Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

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Steps to Sainthood: The Canonization Process

Who was St. Thérèse of Lisieux? Listen to this Spotify playlist inspired by her life.

St. Thérèse of Lisieux Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Who was St. Vincent de Paul? Listen to this Spotify playlist inspired by his life.

St. Vincent de Paul Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Who really was Saint Mother Teresa? Listen to this Spotify playlist inspired by her life.

St. Mother Teresa Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Celebrate these 5 saints' feast days with these saint-inspired cocktails.

5 Saint-Inspired Cocktails to Celebrate Their Feast Days

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A Road Trip with the Heart of St. John Vianney

Who was St. Kateri Tekakwitha? Listen to this Spotify playlist inspired by her life.

St. Kateri Tekakwitha Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Who was Pier Giorgio Frassati? Listen to this Spotify playlist inspired by his life.

Pier Giorgio Frassati Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

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Sts. Peter and Paul Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

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St. Justin Martyr Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Thanos who holds the avengers' infinity war gauntlet is a close replica of this saint's glove.

The Infinity Gauntlet Holds a Dead Saint’s Hand IRL

What should you do when people doubt you and your career choice? Watch how this artist reacted.

Classical Figurative Artist Captures the ‘Real’ with His Work

The feast day of Saint Joseph is March 19, and this Spotify playlist is inspired by his life.

Saint Joseph Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Who was St. Polycarp? Learn more this early Christian martyr through our Spotify playlist inspired by his life and legacy.

St. Polycarp Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Who was Our Lady of Lourdes? Learn more about this Marian apparition with our Spotify playlist.

Our Lady of Lourdes Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

St. Paul Miki and Companions Spotify playlist for the patron saint of Japan's feast day, February 6.

Saint Paul Miki Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Who was Saint Agatha? Learn more about the patron saint of breast cancer through our Spotify playlist.

St. Agatha Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Who was St. Thomas Aquinas? Learn more about him through our Spotify playlist.

St. Thomas Aquinas Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Watch how this priest started a winery to share saints' stories.

Meet the Priest Who Opened His Own Winery

Who was John the Apostle? Get to know him through this Spotify playlist inspired by his life.

St. John the Apostle Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Who was St. Francis Xavier? Listen to this Spotify playlist inspired by his life.

St. Francis Xavier Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Who was St. Elizabeth? Listen to this Spotify playlist inspired by her life.

St. Elizabeth Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Do you know which Catholic saints match your Myers-Briggs type? Find out by reading this article.

Discover a Patron Saint for Every Myers-Briggs Type

What is All Saints Day? Learn about this Catholic feast day and listen to the themed Spotify playlist.

Feast of All Saints Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Saint Oscar Romero inspired this woman's work and life.

Faith Inspired by Saint Oscar Romero

Here's 3 lessons from new saints Oscar Romero and Pope Paul VI.

3 Lessons from Two Saints Being Canonized Today

Who was St. Pope John XXIII?

St. Pope John XXIII Spotify Playlist

Meet the soon-to-be saints of Synod 2018 that the Church is looking to as examples of young adults.

Meet the Present (& Future) Saints of Synod 2018

Who was St. Joseph of Cupertino? Listen to this Spotify playlist inspired by his life.

St. Joseph of Cupertino Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

What is the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross? Learn about the feast day and listen to this Spotify playlist inspired by it.

Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

What is St. Bibiana the patron saint of? These young adults try to spot the lie.

Two Truths and a Lie: St. Bibiana

Watch this video, in which Mother Teresa accepts the Nobel Peace Prize and invites each of us to love until it hurts.

Mother Teresa’s Timeless Call to Love

Can you name these men of the bible? Play Grotto's name guessing game and put your biblical knowledge to the test.

Bible Characters Party Game

Do you know these Catholic female saints? Test your knowledge with this trivia game.

Catholic Female Saints Party Game

How does someone become a saint? Anyone can! Read about this 19-year-old saint who's a great example of someone who didn't wait til he was older to create a holy life.

Pope Francis Announces New Young Adult Saint

Who was St. James? Listen to this Spotify playlist inspired by his life.

St. James Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Who was Our Lady of Mount Carmel? Listen to this Spotify playlist inspired by the Carmelite order and their legacy.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Who was St Benedict? Listen to this Spotify playlist inspired by his life.

St. Benedict Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Who was St. Drogo? See if you can answer this Catholic trivia about him.

Two Truths and a Lie: St. Drogo

May is the Month of Mary! Listen to this Spotify playlist inspired by her life.

Heart of Mary Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

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The Promise of “One Day, You’ll Laugh About This”

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