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Saint Gertrude the Great

Saint Gertrude the Great, also known as St. Gertrude of Helfta, pursued the path of a Benedictine nun as her vocation. She was hailed as a mystic and a great theologian, brought on by her deep relationship with the Lord.

Born on January 6, 1256, St. Gertrude entered the Cistercian monastery school of Helfta when she was only 4 years old. Saint Mechtilde, the sister of an abbess named Gertrude as well, had a close bond with the young Saint Gertrude. It is said that Saint Mechtilde took care of Saint Gertrude and had a great influence on her.
Saint Gertrude practiced “nuptial mysticism” and was known to be one of the great mystics of the 13th century. She showed charity for all classes, both poor and rich. She was a simple person who exhibited deep solidarity for souls who are still being purified in purgatory.

On November 17, 1301, Saint Gertrude passed away. Pope Benedict XIV gave her the title, “the Great”, to differentiate her from Abbess Gertrude. She is the only woman saint to have the title, “the Great”. She is the patroness of the West Indies.

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https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=424

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Saint Albert the Great

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Albert the Great was a 13th-century German Dominican who decisively influenced the Church’s stance toward Aristotelian philosophy brought to Europe by the spread of Islam.
Students of philosophy know him as the master of Thomas Aquinas. Albert’s attempt to understand Aristotle’s writings established the climate in which Thomas Aquinas developed his synthesis of Greek wisdom and Christian theology. But Albert deserves recognition on his own merits as a curious, honest, and diligent scholar.
He was the eldest son of a powerful and wealthy German lord of military rank. He was educated in the liberal arts. Despite fierce family opposition, he entered the Dominican novitiate.
He achieved his goal while serving as an educator at Paris and Cologne, as Dominican provincial, and even as bishop of Regensburg for a short time. He defended the mendicant orders and preached the Crusade in Germany and Bohemia.
Albert, a Doctor of the Church, is the patron of scientists and philosophers.

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

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Saint Albert the Great

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Saint Lawrence O’ Toole

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When St. Lawrence was a child, he was delivered as hostage by his father to the King of Leinster, Dermod Mac Murehad. St. Lawrence was treated inhumanely while he was there. His father obliged the tyrant, Dermod Mac Murehad, to put St. Lawrence in the hands of the Bishop of Glendalough.

St. Lawrence grew up into someone with admirable virtues. In 1150, he was chosen as abbot of the monastery after the Bishop of Glendalough, who was also the abbot, passed away. In 1161, he was chosen to fill the new metropolitan See of Dublin. When he went over to see King Henry II of England, he was received with honor and respect. A few years later, he went back to England to negotiate a reconciliation between King Henry II and the monarch of Ireland. King Henry II was moved by this. St. Lawrence passed away in 1180.

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https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=365

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Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini

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Originally named Maria Francesca Cabrini, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini was born in Lombardy, Italy. She was the youngest of 13 children.

Even at a young age she was dedicated to living a life doing religious work. She received education at a school ran by the Daughters of the Sacred Heart, where she graduated with honors and a teaching certificate. At 18, she applied for admission to the same school but was turned down due to her delicate health. She was asked instead to teach at the House of Providence Orphanage. She taught there for six years.

She eventually became Mother Cabrini when she took her vows in 1877. She was beatified on November 13, 1938 by Pope Pius XI and was canonized on July 7, 1946. She was the first United States citizen to be canonized. She is the patron saint of immigrants.

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https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=278

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Saint Benedict and Companions

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Saint Benedict and his companions – John, Matthew, Isaac, and Christinus– were Italian Benedectine martyrs. They were doing missionary work with St. Adalbert of Prague. They were on a mission among Slavic people when their monastery was attacked and they were killed near Gnesen.

They were canonized by Pope Julius II. They are known as the “Five Polish Brothers” in Poland despite not being Poles.

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https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=1726

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Saint Martin of Tours

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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 he was 15 years old, he served in the Roman military as well. Despite being in the military, it was said that he was more of a monk. He was later on discharged and became a disciple of Hilary of Poitiers.

He was ordained as an exorcist. He also became a monk and lived in Milan. He returned to France where he established a French monastery. He lived there for 10 years where formed disciples and preached to the people.

He became a bishop due to the demand of his people. He was known to fight paganism and he pleaded mercy to the heretics.

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

https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=81

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Saint Leo the Great

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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 often settling disputes inside the church due to his intelligence and strong conviction. He was widely respected.

In 440, he was elected as pope, succeeding after Peter. He was the first pope to be given the title “the Great”. He displayed endless dedication to his role as the pope. During his reign, he was passionate about preserving the unity and faith of the Church. He prioritized the safety of his people against armies who are against Christianity and the Church.

In 1754, St. Leo the Great was proclaimed a Doctor of the Church by Pope Benedict XIV.

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https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=299

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

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Saint Benignus

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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. Patrick in his travels and helped with the missionary labours. He assisted in forming choral services and became known as “Patrick’s psalm-singer”.

Saint Benignus was trained by St. Patrick since his youth and he later on was appointed to the Commission of Nine. It is said that St. Benignus contributed to the Psalter of Cashel and Book of Rights.

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https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=1738

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Saint Castorius

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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 Hungary. St. Castorius and the other “crowned martyrs” were commissioned by Diocletian as carvers. Diocletian was impressed by their carvings and he requested them to carve a statue of Aesculapius, a Greek god. They refused to do it as they were Christians. They also refused to sacrifice to the gods and because of this they were imprisoned. They were also falsely accused of being involved in the death of one of Diocletian’s officers.

St. Castorius died around 287 A.D.. He is the patron saint of sculptors.

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https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=437

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