Saint of the Day
Saint Casimir
Franciscan Media
March 4
While Saint Casimir was born into a noble family, and was himself in line to be king, he opted instead for a life of prayer, and as a youth vowed perpetual chastity.
Saint Katharine Drexel
Franciscan Media
March 3
Saint Katharine Drexel founded the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament to minister primarily to Native Americans and African Americans in the United States. She used much of her inherited wealth to support both the sisters and the ministry.
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Saint Agnes of Bohemia
Franciscan Media
March 2
Saint Agnes of Bohemia never married, but had a number of nobles interested in her as a possible wife. Preferring the religious life, Agnes became one of Saint Clare of Assisi's Poor Ladies, but not until after she had built ...
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Saint David of Wales
Franciscan Media
March 1
Saint David of Wales was by legend the nephew of King Arthur. He was educated under the tutelage of Saint Paulinus, whose sight he allegedly restored.
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Blessed Daniel Brottier
Franciscan Media
February 28
Some people would call Blessed Daniel Brottier "lucky." But in the eyes of faith, God’s providence and desire for Blessed Daniel to do great things in his kingdom is what protected him in some very dangerous situations. Blessed Daniel cooperated ...
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Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows
Franciscan Media
February 27
Disappointments, setbacks, loss, and suffering seem to define the life of Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows. But undeterred by whatever happened, Saint Gabriel kept his focus and lived life well─so well that he was an example to both ...
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Saint Maria Bertilla Boscardin
Franciscan Media
February 26
Courage, perseverance, and hope seem to characterize Saint Maria Bertilla Boscardin. In spite of all odds, she kept going and, in the process, helped many people find healing and peace.
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