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Julie A. Ferraro

Julie A. Ferraro is a communications professional who works extensively with Catholic religious communities. Originally from South Bend, Indiana, she is a mother and grandmother. She has been a journalist for more than 35 years and continues her studies of both Benedictine and Franciscan spirituality.
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Why idealized saint stories erase the humanity of the saints

A look at how hagiography can idealize saints and obscure their humanity, and why modern scholarship offers a fuller view of figures such as St. Francis.
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Jesus’ missing years: What he learned before his ministry

Jesus' years in Nazareth, working alongside Joseph and living among ordinary people, helped shape the wisdom, compassion and message of his ministry.
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Construction season teaches us how to trust God when when plans go awry 

Life rarely goes according to plan. Learning to let go, trust God and embrace each moment can bring greater patience, peace and freedom.
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FāVS volunteers give their time to keep faith-based news alive. Would you consider helping with your pocketbook?

FāVS News relies on reader support to sustain independent faith-based reporting, spiritual insights and community coverage across Idaho and Washington.
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A View from the Towers: The Gift of a Priest

A view from the tower: Father Schallberger is remembered for two decades of gentle service, wisdom and spiritual care at the Monastery of St. Gertrude.
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Heroes, inspirations and the words that shape how we see each other

How the words we choose shape perception, and how heroes and inspirations can teach us to recognize courage, kindness, compassion and wisdom.
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‘I Am’: What Moses and Jesus teach us about the dangers of labels 

What can “I am” teach us about God, Moses, Jesus, identity, and the human tendency to label ourselves and others?
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