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Saint Paul of the Cross

Saint Paul of the Cross was born in 1694 and was named Paul Daneo. He was from Italy and lived as a soldier for a brief period of time. But then he turned to solitary prayer and developed his devotion to Christ. Because of his devotion, he demonstrated compassion and support for a preaching ministry.

The Congregation of the Passion was found by Saint Paul in 1720. The members of the congregation shared his devotion and combined it with preaching to the poor and practicing penances. In 1747, Saint Paul was elected as superior general of the congregation and spent his life in Rome, thereafter.

Saint Paul of the Cross was one of the most popular preachers during his time. He died in 1775 and was canonized in 1867.

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https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-paul-of-the-cross

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Saint Peter Alcantara

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Saint Peter of Alcantara was from a noble family, with his father being a governor of Alcantara. He was a law student at Salamanca University. At the age of 16, he joined the discalced friars. Before being ordained as a priest, he was already named as the Superior. He was a very successful preacher.

Saint Peter has always practiced a life of penance which was quite apparent in his food and clothing choices. There was talk about reforming the Church but for Saint Peter the reform began with himself.

Peter was permitted to form a group of Franciscans who followed the Rule of St. Francis in 1554. By the end of the 19th century, the friars have joined with the discalced friars to form the Order of Friars Minor.

Saint Peter of Alcantara’s preaching allowed many people to join the religious life. He was canonized in 1669.

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https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-peter-of-alcantara

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Saint Luke

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There is not much information about his life. He is known as Saint Luke the Evangelist. He wrote a major portion in the New Testament – the Gospel According to Saint Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. Paul refers to him as “our beloved physician”.

Luke appears in Acts during Paul’s second journey, remains at Philippi for several years until Paul returns from his third journey, accompanies Paul to Jerusalem, and remains near him when he is imprisoned in Caesarea. During these two years, Luke had time to seek information and interview persons who had known Jesus. He accompanied Paul on the dangerous journey to Rome where he was a faithful companion.

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https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-luke

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Luke

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Saint Ignatius of Antioch

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Saint Ignatius of Antioch was born in Syria but converted to Christianity. He eventually became a bishop of Antioch. But in 107, the Emperor ruling then forced the Christians to deny their faith or face death. Saint Ignatius refused to deny his faith and was condemned to be put to death.

Saint Ignatius was well known due to the seven letters he wrote during his trip to Rome as a prisoner. The letters encourage Christians to remain faithful. The letters have been cited as source of knowledge of the Christian church during the start of the 2nd century.

In his final letter, he pleads that his martyrdom should not be stopped in Rome. He wrote, “The only thing I ask of you is to allow me to offer the libation of my blood to God. I am the wheat of the Lord; may I be ground by the teeth of the beasts to become the immaculate bread of Christ.” Ignatius bravely faced his death.

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https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-ignatius-of-antioch

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Ignatius-of-Antioch/Martyrdom-as-union-with-Christ

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Saint Hedwig

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Saint Hedwig was the Duchess of Silesia. At the age of 12, she was married to the Duke of Henry. In the course of their marriage, they had seven children. However, in 1238, the Duke died leaving Saint Hedwig a widow. After the death of her husband, she became a Cistercain and took up the grey habit. She was known for her piety and gentleness. She gave herself up to prayer and meditation. She was canonized in 1267 and her remains were raised to the honours of the altar. She is honoured as patroness of Silesia.

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https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07189a.htm

https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=351

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Saint Teresa of Avila

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Also known as Saint Teresa of Jesus, she was born on March 28, 1515 in Avila, Spain. She entered the Carmelite Convent in 1535. She developed her love for mental prayer when her health failed and she became invalid for three years. In 1555, she underwent a religious awakening and in 1558, she considered the restoration of the Carmelite life.

She is one of the mystics of the Catholic Church and an author of spiritual classics. The Carmelite Reform also originated from her. She was eventually elevated to doctor of the Church in 1970.

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Teresa-of-Avila

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-teresa-of-avila

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St. Callistus I

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Saint Callistus was initially a slave in the imperial Roman household and he was imprisoned more than once. After his release, he eventually became superintendent of the Christian burial ground. Then he was ordained by the Pope as a deacon. He became the Pope’s advisor and friend.

He was elected as Pope by the majority which earned him a rival, St. Hippolytus. He was accused by his rival for being too lenient. Apparently, Saint Callistus held marriages between free women and slaves which was contrary to the Roman law and also had a lenient policy towards those who temporarily denied their faith during the period of persecution. Saint Callistus, just like Peter, was also commemorated as a martyr.

Sources:

https://www.saintsfeastfamily.com/copy-of-st-callistus-i-october-14

https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=31

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Saint Edward the Confessor

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Edward the Confessor was the king of England from 1042 to 1066. His rule over England was known to be peaceful and good. He was able to keep the kingdom together during his 24 years of reign.

Edward became interested in his religious affairs and built St. Peter’s Abbey at Westminster. He had a reputation for piety, and after his death his reputation grew. He was praised for his prophecies and there were some miracles that were attributed to him. He was canonized in 1161 by Pope Alexander III. And in 1163, the translation of his relics were attended by the leaders of the kingdom.

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https://www.britannica.com/biography/Edward-king-of-England-1002-1066

https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=223

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Blessed Carlo Acutis

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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. He would always pray before the tabernacle as well as before and after every mass. His models were Bernadette Soubirous, Jacinta and Francisco Marto, Dominic Savio, and St. Francis of Assisi, among others.

At school, he helped his friends whose parents were getting a divorce, he also defended students from bullies. He volunteered to help the city’s homeless and destitute. Blessed Carlo Acutis was known to be a computer geek, he spent four years creating a website dedicated to cataloguing every reported Eucharistics miracle around the world.

He was diagnosed with leukemia and died in 2006. He was beatified in 2020.

Sources:

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/blessed-carlo-acutis

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Saint Maria Soledad Torres Acosta

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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 1851, she joined the new Institute of the Servants of Mary with a purpose of caring for the sick in their own homes. She became the 7th of the founding group and finally took the name Sister Maria Soledad.

After spending five years into the ministry, Saint Maria Soledad was appointed as Superior and took charge of the Congregation when Father Michael left for his missions. She became the Foundress and Mother of the Servants of Mary. She overcame many challenges throughout her leadership in the Congregation. It eventually grew in number. In 1875, they began a ministry in Havana, Cuba. It received Papal approval in 1876. Saint Maria Soledad governed for 35 years.

Sources:

https://anastpaul.com/2019/10/11/saint-of-the-day-11-october-saint-maria-soledad-torres-acosta-1826-1887/

http://www.catholicnewsworld.com/2018/10/saint-october-11-saint-maria-soledad.html

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Saint Paul of the Cross

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Saint Peter Alcantara

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Saint Luke

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Saint Ignatius of Antioch

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Saint Hedwig

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Saint Teresa of Avila

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St. Callistus I

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Saint Edward the Confessor

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Blessed Carlo Acutis

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Saint Maria Soledad Torres Acosta

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