Saint of the Day

Statue of Saint Louis of France
Saint of the Day

Saint Louis of France

Saint Louis of France took his position seriously as both king and Christian. A true son of the Church, Louis worked for peace and reconciliation within his kingdom and beyond. He was generous with his wealth and his time. He was named a patron of the Secular Franciscans.

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bronze Statue of Saint Peter Regalado

Saint Peter Regalado

Living right on the edge of some unsettling social and ecclesial changes, Saint Peter Regalado chose to turn to poverty and simplicity to find his path to God. Leading a small band of friars, he strove to live Franciscan poverty ...
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Statue of Saint Ludovico of Casoria

Saint Ludovico of Casoria

The first part of Saint Ludovico of Casoria’s life was somewhat “ordinary,” but not the second. Having had what he called a mystical experience, he began establishing institutions for all kinds of people in need. He even founded two religious ...
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Saint Catharine of Bologna

Saint Catharine of Bologna

The obscurity of the Poor Clare life seems somewhat expected, yet Saint Catharine of Bologna was well known for her holiness. Even in the quiet Poor Clare life, nuns can be examples for the whole Church.
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Mosaic of Saint Gregory of Narek

Saint Gregory of Narek

Saint Gregory of Narek was born in a village on the shores of Lake Van between 945 and 950. When his parents died, Gregor and his older brother were raised by a scholarly uncle who had them educated at the ...
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Stained Glass Window of Saint Catherine of Genoa

Saint Catherine of Genoa

Saint Catherine of Genoa wanted to be a nun, but was rejected due to her youth. Instead she married, converted her husband to a life of virtue, and together they cared for the poor.
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Annunciation of the Lord

Annunciation of the Lord

Some people consider the feast of the Annunciation of the Lord—instead of Christmas—since it is today that we celebrate the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity.
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Photo of Saint Oscar Arnulfo Romero by the Trevi Fountatin

Saint Oscar Arnulfo Romero

Already considered a saint by the people of El Salvador and elsewhere, Oscar Romero was recognized as a martyr for the faith in 2015. The time when he was Archbishop of San Salvador was a period of civil unrest and ...
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