Saint of the Day
Saint Cyril of Jerusalem
Life in the fourth century was anything but dull, as the life of Saint Cyril of Jerusalem proves. The Church was facing a major crisis and Cyril was one of the men who worked through the controversies. Thanks to courageous men like him, we share the faith today.
Saint Patrick
We probably know more legends about Saint Patrick than facts. But from the amount of work he did, and by the after-effects of that work, we can understand what type of man he was.
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Saint Clement Mary Hofbauer
Together Saint Clement Mary Hofbauer and his fellow Redemptorist Thaddeus, preached five sermons per day while working in Warsaw, Poland.
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Saint Louise de Marillac
Saint Louise de Marillac had an open heart for the poor. Along with Saint Vincent de Paul, she eventually formed what would become a religious order known as the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul.
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Saint Maximilian
Saint Maximilian of Tebessa—not to be confused with Saint Maximilian Kolbe who lived centuries later—refused military service and was martyred as a result.
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Saint Leander of Seville
Saint Leander of Seville was a Catholic bishop surrounded by Arians for much of his life. He fought hard to restore faith in the divinity of Christ, using the profession of the Nicene Creed as a tool.
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Blessed Angela Salawa
Blessed Angela Salawa was a maid for many years, eventually becoming a Secular Franciscan who instructed other young domestics in their faith.
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