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Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
“Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up.” The Jews said, “This temple has been under construction for forty-six years, and you will raise it up in three days?” But he was speaking about the temple…
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Saint Giuseppe Maria Tomasi
Saint Giuseppe Maria Tomasi was an Italian Theatine Catholic priest, scholar, reformer and cardinal. His scholarship was a significant source of the reforms in the
Saint Basil the Great
Saint Basil was on his way to becoming a famous teacher when he decided to begin a religious life of gospel poverty. After studying various
Saint Genevieve
Saint Genevieve was born in Nanterre and moved to Paris (then known as Lutetia) after encountering Germanus of Auxerre and Lupus of Troyes and dedicated
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Saint Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton is a true daughter of the American Revolution, born August 28, 1774, just two years before the Declaration of Independence.
Saint John Neumann
Saint John Neumann was born in what is now the Czech Republic. After studying in Prague, he came to New York at 25 and was
Saint Peter of Canterbury
Saint Peter of Canterbury was a native of Italy, like the other members of the Gregorian mission. Saint Peter became the abbot of the monastery
Saint Canute Lavard
Saint Canute Lavard was a Danish prince. Later he was the first Duke of Schleswig and the first border prince who was both a Danish
Saint Pega
Saint Pega is a Christian saint who was an anchoress in the ancient Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia, and the sister of St Guthlac. She is
Saint Adrian of Canterbury
Though Saint Adrian turned down a papal request to become Archbishop of Canterbury, England, Pope Saint Vitalian accepted the rejection on the condition that Adrian
Saint Gregory of Nyssa
The son of two saints, Basil and Emmilia, young Gregory was raised by his older brother, Saint Basil the Great, and his sister, Macrina, in
Blessed William Carter
Born in London, William Carter entered the printing business at an early age. For many years he served as apprentice to well-known Catholic printers, one
Saint Tatiana of Rome
Saint Tatiana of Rome was the daughter of a Roman civil servant who was secretly Christian, and raised his daughter in the faith. This was
Saint Brigid of Ireland
Saint Brigid is also known as Saint Brigid of Kildare. She is patroness saint of Ireland, and one of its three national saints along with
Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
Also known as, Candlemas or Presentation of Christ in the Temple, the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord is a Christian celebration. It commemorates
Saint Lawrence of Canterbury
Saint Lawrence of Canterbury was part of the Gregorian mission originally dispatched from Rome in 595 to convert the Anglo-Saxons from their native paganism to
Saint John de Britto
Saint John de Britto, also known as Arul Anandar, was the scion of a powerful aristocratic Portuguese family. He joined the Jesuits in 1662, studying
Saint Agatha of Sicily
Saint Agatha of Sicily is one of several virgin martyrs who are commemorated by name in the Canon of the Mass. She is one of
Saint Paul Miki
Nagasaki, Japan, is familiar to Americans as the city on which the second atomic bomb was dropped, immediately killing over 37,000 people. Three and a
Pope Pius IX
Born as Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti, Pope Pius IX was the ninth child born into the noble family of Girolamo dai Conti Ferretti (1750–1833) and
Saint Peter Igneus
Saint Peter Igneus, also known as Pietro Igneo, was born to a noble family in Florence. He entered the Order of Saint Benedict in 1018
Saint Apollonia
The persecution of Christians began in Alexandria during the reign of the Emperor Philip. The first victim of the pagan mob was an old man
Saint Scholastica
Twins often share the same interests and ideas with an equal intensity. Therefore, it is no surprise that Scholastica and her twin brother, Benedict, established
Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes
On December 8, 1854, Pope Pius IX proclaimed the dogma of the Immaculate Conception in the apostolic constitution Ineffabilis Deus. A little more than three
Saint Eulalia of Barcelona
Saint Eulalia was the daughter of a noble family that lived near the city of Barcelona. She was a 13-year-old Roman Christian virgin who was
Saint David
Saint David was born in Caerfai, south west Wales into an aristocratic family. He founded a Celtic monastic community at Glyn Rhosyn (The Vale of
Saint Agnes of Bohemia
Saint Agnes had no children of her own but was certainly life-giving for all who knew her. Agnes was the daughter of Queen Constance and
1 John 5:21
Verse: “Dear children, keep yourselves from idols.” – 1 John 5:21 Prayer for the Sick Omnipotent and eternal God, the everlasting Salvation of those who
Saint Katharine Drexel
Saint Katharine Drexel was born in Philadelphia in 1858, she had an excellent education and traveled widely. As a rich girl, Katharine also had a
Saint Giovanni Antonio Farina
Saint Giovanni Antonio Farina was born in Gambellara in the Venetian Province. At the age of 21, Farina began teaching at the seminary, where he
Saint John Joseph of the Cross
Self-denial is never an end in itself but is only a help toward greater charity—as the life of Saint John Joseph shows. John Joseph was
Saint Colette
Saint Colette was born Nicole Boellet (or Boylet) in the village of Corbie, in the Picardy region of France. She was affectionately called Nicolette by
Saints Perpetua and Felicity
“When my father in his affection for me was trying to turn me from my purpose by arguments and thus weaken my faith, I said
Saint John of God
Having given up active Christian belief while a soldier, John was 40 before the depth of his sinfulness began to dawn on him. He decided
Saint Frances of Rome
Frances’ life combines aspects of secular and religious life. A devoted and loving wife, she longed for a lifestyle of prayer and service, so she
Saint Anastasia the Patrician
Saint Anastasia the Patrician, also referred to as Anastasia Patricia, was a lady-in-waiting to the Byzantine empress. She later on left for Alexandria in Egypt.
Saint Vindicianus
Saint Vindicianus was a bishop of Cambrai-Arras. He succeeded Bishop Aubert around 668. The events of his life after this date (686) are unknown. According
Blessed Angela Salawa
Blessed Angela Salawa served Christ and Christ’s little ones with all her strength. Born in Siepraw, near Kraków, Poland, she was the 11th child of
Saint David
Saint David was born in Caerfai, south west Wales into an aristocratic family. He founded a Celtic monastic community at Glyn Rhosyn (The Vale of
Saint Agnes of Bohemia
Saint Agnes had no children of her own but was certainly life-giving for all who knew her. Agnes was the daughter of Queen Constance and
1 John 5:21
Verse: “Dear children, keep yourselves from idols.” – 1 John 5:21 Prayer for the Sick Omnipotent and eternal God, the everlasting Salvation of those who
Saint Katharine Drexel
Saint Katharine Drexel was born in Philadelphia in 1858, she had an excellent education and traveled widely. As a rich girl, Katharine also had a
Saint Giovanni Antonio Farina
Saint Giovanni Antonio Farina was born in Gambellara in the Venetian Province. At the age of 21, Farina began teaching at the seminary, where he
Saint John Joseph of the Cross
Self-denial is never an end in itself but is only a help toward greater charity—as the life of Saint John Joseph shows. John Joseph was
Saint Colette
Saint Colette was born Nicole Boellet (or Boylet) in the village of Corbie, in the Picardy region of France. She was affectionately called Nicolette by
Saints Perpetua and Felicity
“When my father in his affection for me was trying to turn me from my purpose by arguments and thus weaken my faith, I said
Saint John of God
Having given up active Christian belief while a soldier, John was 40 before the depth of his sinfulness began to dawn on him. He decided
Saint Frances of Rome
Frances’ life combines aspects of secular and religious life. A devoted and loving wife, she longed for a lifestyle of prayer and service, so she
Saint Anastasia the Patrician
Saint Anastasia the Patrician, also referred to as Anastasia Patricia, was a lady-in-waiting to the Byzantine empress. She later on left for Alexandria in Egypt.
Saint Vindicianus
Saint Vindicianus was a bishop of Cambrai-Arras. He succeeded Bishop Aubert around 668. The events of his life after this date (686) are unknown. According
Blessed Angela Salawa
Blessed Angela Salawa served Christ and Christ’s little ones with all her strength. Born in Siepraw, near Kraków, Poland, she was the 11th child of
Saint David
Saint David was born in Caerfai, south west Wales into an aristocratic family. He founded a Celtic monastic community at Glyn Rhosyn (The Vale of
Saint Agnes of Bohemia
Saint Agnes had no children of her own but was certainly life-giving for all who knew her. Agnes was the daughter of Queen Constance and
1 John 5:21
Verse: “Dear children, keep yourselves from idols.” – 1 John 5:21 Prayer for the Sick Omnipotent and eternal God, the everlasting Salvation of those who
Saint Katharine Drexel
Saint Katharine Drexel was born in Philadelphia in 1858, she had an excellent education and traveled widely. As a rich girl, Katharine also had a
Saint Giovanni Antonio Farina
Saint Giovanni Antonio Farina was born in Gambellara in the Venetian Province. At the age of 21, Farina began teaching at the seminary, where he
Saint John Joseph of the Cross
Self-denial is never an end in itself but is only a help toward greater charity—as the life of Saint John Joseph shows. John Joseph was
Saint Colette
Saint Colette was born Nicole Boellet (or Boylet) in the village of Corbie, in the Picardy region of France. She was affectionately called Nicolette by
Saints Perpetua and Felicity
“When my father in his affection for me was trying to turn me from my purpose by arguments and thus weaken my faith, I said
Saint John of God
Having given up active Christian belief while a soldier, John was 40 before the depth of his sinfulness began to dawn on him. He decided
Saint Frances of Rome
Frances’ life combines aspects of secular and religious life. A devoted and loving wife, she longed for a lifestyle of prayer and service, so she
Saint Anastasia the Patrician
Saint Anastasia the Patrician, also referred to as Anastasia Patricia, was a lady-in-waiting to the Byzantine empress. She later on left for Alexandria in Egypt.
Saint Vindicianus
Saint Vindicianus was a bishop of Cambrai-Arras. He succeeded Bishop Aubert around 668. The events of his life after this date (686) are unknown. According
Blessed Angela Salawa
Blessed Angela Salawa served Christ and Christ’s little ones with all her strength. Born in Siepraw, near Kraków, Poland, she was the 11th child of
Saint David
Saint David was born in Caerfai, south west Wales into an aristocratic family. He founded a Celtic monastic community at Glyn Rhosyn (The Vale of
Saint Agnes of Bohemia
Saint Agnes had no children of her own but was certainly life-giving for all who knew her. Agnes was the daughter of Queen Constance and
1 John 5:21
Verse: “Dear children, keep yourselves from idols.” – 1 John 5:21 Prayer for the Sick Omnipotent and eternal God, the everlasting Salvation of those who
Saint Katharine Drexel
Saint Katharine Drexel was born in Philadelphia in 1858, she had an excellent education and traveled widely. As a rich girl, Katharine also had a
Saint Giovanni Antonio Farina
Saint Giovanni Antonio Farina was born in Gambellara in the Venetian Province. At the age of 21, Farina began teaching at the seminary, where he
Saint John Joseph of the Cross
Self-denial is never an end in itself but is only a help toward greater charity—as the life of Saint John Joseph shows. John Joseph was
Saint Colette
Saint Colette was born Nicole Boellet (or Boylet) in the village of Corbie, in the Picardy region of France. She was affectionately called Nicolette by
Saints Perpetua and Felicity
“When my father in his affection for me was trying to turn me from my purpose by arguments and thus weaken my faith, I said
Saint John of God
Having given up active Christian belief while a soldier, John was 40 before the depth of his sinfulness began to dawn on him. He decided
Saint Frances of Rome
Frances’ life combines aspects of secular and religious life. A devoted and loving wife, she longed for a lifestyle of prayer and service, so she
Saint Anastasia the Patrician
Saint Anastasia the Patrician, also referred to as Anastasia Patricia, was a lady-in-waiting to the Byzantine empress. She later on left for Alexandria in Egypt.
Saint Vindicianus
Saint Vindicianus was a bishop of Cambrai-Arras. He succeeded Bishop Aubert around 668. The events of his life after this date (686) are unknown. According
Blessed Angela Salawa
Blessed Angela Salawa served Christ and Christ’s little ones with all her strength. Born in Siepraw, near Kraków, Poland, she was the 11th child of
Saint Junipero Serra
Born on Spain Island of Malloroca, Serra entered the Franciscan Order taking the name of Saint Francis, childlike companions as Brother Juniper. Until he was
Saint Oliver Plunkett
Born in Country Meath in 1629, Oliver studied for the priesthood in Rome and was ordained there in 1654. After some years of teaching and
Saint Thomas
Poor Thomas, little is known about him, yet he made one remark and has been branded as the “Doubting Thomas” ever since. But if he
Saint Elizabeth
Elizabeth was a Spanish princess who was given in marriage to King Dennis of Portugal at the age of twelve. She was very beautiful and
Saint Anthony Zaccaria
During the same time when Martin Luther was attacking abuses in the Church, a reformation within the Church was already being attempted. Among the early
Saint Maria Goretti
She was the daughter of a poor Italian tenant farmer, had no chance to go to school, never learned to read or write. When she
Blessed Emmanuel Ruiz and Companions
Not much is known of the early life of Emmanuel Ruiz, but details of his heroic death in defense of the faith have come down
Saint Gregory Grassi and companions
Gregory Grassi was born in Italy in 1823, ordained in 1856, and sent to China five years later. Gregory was later ordained bishop of North
Saint Augustine Zhao and companions
Christianity arrived in China by way of Syria in the 600s. Depending on China’s relations with the outside world, Christianity over the centuries was free
Saint Veronica Giuliani
Veronica’s desire to be like Christ crucified was answered with the stigmata. Veronica was born in Mercatelli, Italy. It is said that when her mother
Saint Benedict, Abbot
It is unfortunate that no contemporary biography was written of a man who has exercised the greatest influence on monasticism in the West. Benedict is
St. John Jones & St. John Wall
These two friars were martyred in England in the 16th and 17th centuries for refusing to deny their faith. On one hand, John Jones was
St. Alphonsus Ligouri
St. Alphonsus Ligouri is a moral theologian, he is even declared as the patron of the moral theologians by Pope Pius XII in 1950. In
Saint Eusebius Of Vercelli
It is commonly believed that if there had been no Arianism, i.e., the denial of the divinity of Jesus, it would be very difficult to
Saint Peter Julian Eymard
Born in La Mure d’Isère, Southeastern France, Peter Julian Eymard’s faith journey drew him from being a diocesan priest of Grenoble in 1834, to joining
Saint John Vianney
“A man with vision will overcome every obstacles and shall perform deeds that seem to be impossible.” John Marie Vianney was a man of vision.
Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major
The Council of Ephesus in 431 formally proclaimed the mother of Jesus as the Mother of God, and the church (basilica) of St Mary Major
Transfiguration of the Lord
The three Synoptic Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, tells us the story of the Transfiguration of the Lord. With remarkable agreement, all three put
Saint Cajetan
Today’s saint was seemed headed for an ordinary life – he was a lawyer, then became a priest who is engaged in the work of
Saint Dominic
Dominic was born in old Castile, Spain. He was trained for the priesthood by his uncle-priest, he studied and mastered arts and theology. Later on,
Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
Edith Stein was born from a prominent Jewish family in Breslau, Germany – now Wroclaw, Polad. As a student, she became fascinated in Philosophy, specifically
Saint Laurence
Laurence was one of the seven deacons of the Church of Rome and was executed on 10th August 258, four days after Sixtus II and
Saint Clare of Assisi
She was born at Assisi and came under the influence of Saint Francis. She left home at the age of 18 and, under Francis’s guidance,
Saint Jane Frances de Chantal
Jane Frances was wife, mother, nun, and a foundress of a religious community. Her mother died when she was 18 months old, and her father,
Saint Giles
Despite the fact that much about Saint Giles is shrouded in mystery, we can say that he was one of the most popular saints in
Blessed John Francis Burte and companions
These priests were victims of the French Revolution. Though their martyrdom spans a period of several years, they stand together in the Church’s memory because
Saint Gregory the Great
Gregory was born in Rome and followed the career of public service that was unusual for the son of an aristocratic family, finally becoming the
Saint Rose of Viterbo
Even as a child, Rose had a great desire to pray and to aid the poor. While still very young, she began a life of
Saint Teresa of Calcutta
Mother Teresa of Calcutta, the tiny woman recognized throughout the world for her work among the poorest of the poor, was beatified October 19, 2003.
Saint Eleutherius
St. Eleutherius (d. 585 A.D.) was a monk living in Spoleto, Italy. Little is known of his early life. He became the Abbot of St.
Saint Cloud
Born in 522, Clodoald was the grandson of the Frankish King Clovis I, whose conversion to orthodox Christianity rather than the Arian heresy made him
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Church has celebrated Mary’s birth since at least the sixth century. A September birth was chosen because the Eastern Church begins its Church year
Saint Peter Claver
Peter Claver was born to a prosperous family in Catalonia, and earned his first degree in University of Barcelona. He entered the Jesuits in 1601.
Saint Nicholas of Tolentino
Born in 1245 in Sant’Angelo, St. Nicholas of Tolentino took his name from St. Nicholas of Myra, at whose shrine his parents prayed to have
Saint Paphnutius
The holy confessor Paphnutius was an Egyptian who, after having spent several years in the desert under the direction of the great St. Antony, was
Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary
This feast is a counterpart to the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus; both have the possibility of uniting people easily divided on other
Saint Therese of the Child Jesus
Born on January 2, 1873, Marie Françoise-Thérèse Martin was the youngest of nine children. She was well-loved and had an idyllic childhood. However, loss came
Blessed Antoine Chevrier T.O.S.F.
At a young age of 14, Blessed Antoine Chevrier had already realized that he wanted to be a priest. He started his studies for priesthood
Saint Theodore Guerin
Anne-Thérèse Guérin, known as St. Theodora, was born on October 2, 1978 in Estables, France. St. Theodora exuded piousness at a young age. Even as
St. Francis of Assisi
Believed to be born around 1181-1182, St. Francis of Assisi was initially baptized as Giovanni but was then renamed as Francesco. He was born into
St. Maria Faustina Kowalska
Third among 10 children, Faustina Kowalska was born on August 25, 1905 in Poland. Her birth name was Helena Kowalska. They were poor peasants, her
Saint Bruno
Born in Cologne, Germany in 1030. He became a famous teacher at Rheims and at the age of 45, he became the chancellor of the
Our Lady of the Rosary
Instituted by Pope St. Pius V to give thanks for their victory at the battle of Lepanto in the 1570s. They attributed their victory to
Saint Pelagia
The story of St. Pelagia has inspired various legends. There are two stories that are often confused together. One of it is a historical young
Saint Denis
Denis was one of the seven bishops that was sent to Gaul to convert people during the reign of emperor Decius. He was regarded as
St. Francis Borgia
St. Francis Borgia was a Spanish nobleman, born into an influential family. He initially served in the imperial court and made a career there. However,
Saint Maria Soledad Torres Acosta
Born on December 2, 1826, Saint Maria Soledad was the second of five children. She had a simple childhood although she had poor health. In
Blessed Carlo Acutis
Carlo Acutis was born in Milan and grew up in a wealthy family. His family was not exactly religious but he received his first communion.
Solemnity of All Saints (All Saints’ Day)
Also known as the Feast of All Saints, it is a day that commemorates all the saints in the Christian church. During the reign of
All Souls’ Day – Commemoration
A day dedicated to remembering our deceased loved ones through prayer, intercessions, alms as well as visiting cemeteries. People pray for the souls in purgatory
Saint Martin de Porres
His full name is Juan Martin de Porres Velasquez, St. Martin de Porres was raised in poverty and suffered from the stigmas of being mixed
Saint Charles Borromeo
St. Charles Borromeo was one of the most important figures of the counter-reformation in Italy. He was appointed as cardinal and archbishop of Milan in
Saint Zachariah & St. Elizabeth
Saints Zachariah and Elizabeth, the parents of Saint John Baptist, were considered as a deeply religious couple. They were also known as the last and
Blessed Jose Maria of Manila
Blessed Jose Maria de Manila was born in the Philippines to Spanish parents. His father, Don Eugenio del Saz-Orozco de la Oz, was the last
Saint Achillas
Saint Achillas was a bishop and a theologian during an era of dispute in the church. He was the bishop of Alexandria in Egypt, which
Saint Castorius
St. Castorius is one of the “four crowned martyrs”. They were tortured and executed during the reign of Diocletian during the rule of Diocletian in
Saint Benignus
Saint Benignus was the son of an Irish chieftain. He was a follower of St. Patrick who baptised him into Christianity. He went with St.
Saint Leo the Great
Saint Leo the Great was from a Roman aristocratic family. In 431, he became a well-known deacon of the Church. He was also known for
Saint Martin of Tours
Saint Martin of Tours was born in Hungary to pagan parents but was raised in Italy. His father was in the cavalry corps and when
Saint Benedict and Companions
Saint Benedict and his companions – John, Matthew, Isaac, and Christinus– were Italian Benedectine martyrs. They were doing missionary work with St. Adalbert of Prague.
Saint Edmund Campion
Saint Edmund Campion was born on January 25, 1540. He was an English Jesuit priest and was martyred during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
Blessed Maria Angela Astorch
Blessed Maria Angela Astorch was a Spanish religious figure. She was born on September 1, 1952 in Barcelona. She was the youngest in her family.
Saint Francis Xavier
Saint Francis Xavier was born on April 7, 1506 as the third son of the privy counselor and finance minister to the king of Navarre.
Saint Clement of Alexandria
Saint Clement of Alexandria was born in Athens in year 150, to parents that were pagans. His latin name is Titus Flavius Clemens. He received
Saint Crispina
Saint Crispina was born in Algeria. She belonged to a distinguished family and was a wealthy matron with children. She is a known virgin martyr
Saint Nicholas
Saint Nicholas, also known as Nicholas of Myra, lived during the 4th century. He travelled to Palestine and Egypt when he was young. When he
Saint Ambrose
Saint Ambrose, also known as Aurelius Ambrosius, was born on year 339. He was the second son of the imperial viceroy of Gaul. He was
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
A feast called the Conception of Mary arose in the Eastern Church in the seventh century. It came to the West in the eighth century.
Saint Juan Diego
Saint Juan Diego, originally named as Cuauhtlatoatzin, was born in 1474. His uncle took him in after the passing of his father. Despite his uncle
Pope Saint Gregory III
A priest when elected pope by acclamation, he was the last pope to seek approval of his election from the imperial exarch in Ravenna. His
Blessed Melchior of Saint Augustine
Blessed Melchior entered the Augistinian Order and received the Recollect habit at the young age of 18. In 1621, he left and set sail to
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Our Lady of Guadalupe, also referred to as the Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe or the Virgin of Guadalupe, is associated with a series of five
