Upon the death of Pope Benedict XVI, we recall his inspirational messages to young people during his visit to Britain in 2010: "What God wants most of all for each one of you is that you should become holy. He loves you much more than you could ever begin to imagine, and he wants the very best for you. And by far the best thing for you is to grow in holiness."

In anticipation of the relics of St Bernadette touring Britain this Autumn, frequent pilgrim David Baldwin explores the importance of these relics. He describes eight ways that the message of Lourdes can still resonate powerfully with each of us today and emphasise the abundance of grace that will surely flow from an encounter with St Bernadette.

He may be associated today with Santa Claus, but St Nicholas really existed! A great tradition has sprung up from the life of this 4th-century Bishop, that children put out their shoes on the eve of his feast and wake up to find them filled with coins. But where did this tradition originate? And why is he associated with Santa?

Why did Jesus need to die for our sins? Starting with an understanding of sin, this blog explains how God originally intended for us to live, the problem with Adam and Eve's actions, and the devastating consequences their sin had on their descendants.

Who is St Joseph and what do we know about him? In this blog, discover the role St Joseph played in the lives of Jesus and Mary, how he died, and why he is patron of a happy death.