Saint Thomas of Villanova
Franciscan Media
September 10
Saint Thomas of Villanova was from Castile in Spain and received his surname from the town where he was raised.
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Saint Peter Claver
Franciscan Media
September 9
A native of Spain, young Saint Peter Claver left his homeland forever in 1610, to be a missionary in the colonies of the New World. He sailed into Cartagena, and began a ministry to the slaves brought there from West Africa, as well as becoming a moral force in the city of Cartegena.
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Franciscan Media
September 8
Affirming the humanity of Jesus, the Church celebrates the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, his mother. While Scripture does not record the birth of Mary, the apocryphal Protoevangelium of James notes the development of Christian piety around Mary’s parents and her birth.
Blessed Frédéric Ozanam
Franciscan Media
September 7
Blessed Frédéric Ozanam proved to be a leader who helped others help the poor. He also formed a newspaper to push the cause of justice. In 1833, he founded the Saint Vincent de Paul Society, which continues to the present day.
Blessed Claudio Granzotto
Franciscan Media
September 6
Blessed Claudio Granzotto was the youngest of nine children whose father died when the boy was only nine years old. At the age of 15 he entered the army where he served for three years.
Saint Teresa of Calcutta
Franciscan Media
September 5
Saint Teresa of Calcutta was born in Albania, but is known for her work in India. A member of the Sisters of Loreto, she felt a call to live among the poor. While working with the poorest of the poor in India, she founded the Missionaries of Charity who continue her work.
Saint Rose of Viterbo
Franciscan Media
September 4
Saint Rose of Viterbo achieved sainthood in only 18 years of life. She had shown a great desire for prayer early in life, and joined the Secular Franciscans at the age of 10.
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