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Painting of Saints Peter and Paul
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Saints Peter and Paul

We celebrate two great saints today, Saints Peter and Paul. Saint Peter is often considered the Apostle to the Jews and Saint Paul to the Gentiles (based, most probably, on his extensive travels among the Gentiles). Together they witnessed to the budding of Christianity, and both laid down their lives for the faith.

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June 29
Blessed Frédéric Ozanam

Blessed Frédéric Ozanam

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 ...
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Photo of Blessed Claudio Granzotto

Blessed Claudio Granzotto

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.
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Saint Teresa of Calcutta

Saint Teresa of Calcutta

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 ...
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Painting of Saint Rose of Viterbo

Saint Rose of Viterbo

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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Saint Gregory the Great

Saint Gregory the Great

September 3
Saint Gregory the Great became pope at the age of 50. In his new role, he had much to do both within and outside the Church. Known for his reform of the liturgy, he is credited as the author of ...
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Blessed John Francis Burté and Companions

Blessed John Francis Burté and Companions

September 2
Victims of the French Revolution, Blessed John Francis Burté and Companions witnessed to their faith by refusing to take a civil oath which amounted to a denial of their faith. On a single day in Paris, 185 priests and religious ...
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Saint Giles Painting

Saint Giles

September 1
One of the 14 Holy Helpers of Germany, Saint Giles was a popular saint in Germany, England, and elsewhere. While we know little about him, his wide popularity attests to his holiness.
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