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Saint Anthony Mary Claret

Saint Anthony was born in Catalonia, Spain, in 1807. At the age of 28, he was ordained as a priest. However, due to his health, he was prevented to enter the Order. Despite this, he still became one of the most popular preachers in Spain.

At 42, he founded a religious institute of missionaries which is now known as the Claretians. He also established the Religious Publishing House, since he has always been interested in the Catholic Press.

He died at the age of 63 while in exile near the border of Spain.

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https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-anthony-mary-claret

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St. John of Capistrano

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Saint John of Capistrano was considered to be one of the greatest Franciscan preachers of the 15th century. His preachings attracted a great crowd even during the time wherein there is religious apathy and confusion.

At the age of 26, he was made into a governor of Perugia. However, after the battle against Malatestas, he was imprisoned. He was released and at the age of 30, he joined the Franciscan novitiate. Four years later, he was ordained as a priest. He helped in reuniting the Greek and Armenian Churches.

In 1453, Saint John of Capistrano was commissioned to a crusade for the defense of Europe. They finally gained victory under General John Hunyadi, the siege of Belgrade was lifted. In October 23, 1456

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

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St. Pope John Paul II

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Born as Karol Jozef Wojtyla, St. John Paul II was the first non-Italian Pope in 455 years. He was the bishop and head of the Roman Catholic Church from 1978 to 2005, making his pontificate the third longest in history.

He travelled to many countries as part of his efforts to promote understanding among different nations and religions. He campaigned against political oppression. He also criticized the materialism of the West. He issued to groups that had been wronged by Catholics and emphasized nonviolent activism.

In the last years of his life, he was forced to reduce his activities as Pope due to his illness, Parkinson’s disease.

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

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-John-Paul-II

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Saint Ursula and Companions

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According to a medieval story, Saint Ursula was a Christian princess in Britain. She did not wish to be married to a pagan prince and so the king granted her a period of three years to postpone the marriage. She instead went on a voyage with her ten ladies in waiting and a thousand maidens. They sailed from the North sea, Rhine and then to Rome. Legend says that Saint Ursula and her companions in the voyage were all murdered because she refused to marry the chief of the pagan Huns.

Saint Ursula was considered the leader of the eleven thousand that was brought by the Romans from Britain. The relics of Saint Ursula and her companions were held by many churches. Saint Ursula is the patron saint of young teachers.

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https://sanctoral.com/en/saints/saint_ursula_and_her_companions.html

https://www.saintsfeastfamily.com/copy-of-st-ursula-and-companions-oc

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Saint Paul of the Cross

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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.

Sources:

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.

Sources:

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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Saint Anthony Mary Claret

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St. John of Capistrano

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St. Pope John Paul II

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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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