What do the saints have to say about happiness?

What or who is a saint?

In the Catholic tradition, we have "spiritual" friendships with people who live in heaven. We call them "Saints" and often seek their help as we would a neighbour or friend here on earth. Sounds spooky - read on!

Blessed Gianna Beretta

"The secret of happiness is to live moment by moment and to thank God for all that He, in His goodness, sends to us day after day." 

Blessed Gianna Beretta

For more about the life of this remarkable woman click here

St Thomas Aquinas

St Thomas was probably one of the greatest scholars the Catholic Church has ever known. His genius came in marrying faith and reason. Read his thoughts about what things are required for happiness…  More...

Check out other Catholic saints!

Catholic Online - Saints & Angels

THE SAINTS' GUIDE TO HAPPINESS: PRACTICAL LESSONS IN THE LIFE OF THE SPIRIT by Robert Ellsberg

In the book, Ellsberg uses the broadest definition of sainthood to explore the meaning of happiness and how to achieve it. He looks not only to the canonized saints of the Roman Catholic Church for insight, but to anyone he considers saintly… More...