Saint of the Day

Saint Giles

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.

September 1

Stained Glass Window of Our Lady of the Rosary

The rosary is a truly Catholic devotion. It is a form of prayer and meditation in honor of Mary and celebrates the mysteries of Jesus' and Mary’s lives. It has been called a miniature catechism highlighting the key events of ...

Saint Bruno

Franciscan Media October 6

Today we celebrate a saint who was never canonized and who wanted to live in solitude and prayer. Saint Bruno was a Carthusian monk who took great steps to find a quiet place to live in spite of being asked ...

Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska

Franciscan Media October 5

A sister of Our Lady of Mercy, Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska was blessed with unique messages from Christ concerning his mercy and forgiveness. These messages came at a time when many people viewed God as a strict judge.

Saint Francis of Assisi

Franciscan Media October 4

Saint Francis of Assisi: founder of the Franciscan family, Patron Saint of ecology, inspiration to thousands, claimed by people of all faiths as well as by those with no particular faith, a truly “catholic and apostolic man.” Though born in ...

Saint Theodora Guérin

Franciscan Media October 3

Saint Theodora Guérin was born in France but came to Vincennes, Indiana, at the invitation of the bishop. Eventually she established a new foundation of her community in the United States, but only after suffering many hardships.

Feast of the Guardian Angels

Franciscan Media October 2

Guardian Angels play an important role in Sacred Scripture as messengers of God. The belief that each person has a guardian angel watching over him or her is an extension of that role, and a reminder of God's never-failing providence.

Saint Thérèse of Lisieux

Franciscan Media October 1

Saint Thérèse of Lisieux is perhaps one of the most known and best loved saints in the Catholic calendar. A young Carmelite nun who wanted to go to the missions, she remained within the cloister yet became the patron of ...