In 1968, St. Paul VI heroically reaffirmed the Catholic Church's insistence that human sexuality must be open to life. His encyclical, Humanae Vitae, has inspired many approaches to life-affirming fertility, including those championed at the Saint Paul VI Institute at Creighton University. Visit the link to learn more: https://saintpaulvi.com (fb)

St. Philip Neri (1515-1595) is the patron saint of humor and is known for his playful antics. But Neri was also deadly serious about growing in virtue and serving the Lord. It was this unique blend of humor and piety that drew people from all walks of life to this "Apostle of Rome," and makes St. Philip Neri one of the most beloved saints to this day. St. Philip Neri, pray for all of us, that we may imitate your cheerfulness and humility in our own pursuit of holiness. (fb)