Saint Who? Richard of Lucca

Brian O'Neel October 28, 2020

A Holy Patriarch | ca. 670–ca. 725–726 • Pre-Congregation Memorial: February 7

Legend has it that Saints Simon and Jude traveled to Persia together where they were both martyred. This may explain why they share the same feast day. Saint Simon is usually referred to as “the Zealot,” and Saint Jude, also known as Thaddeus, is often considered the brother of Saint James the Lesser.

Saint Who? Romanus of Le Mans

Brian O'Neel October 27, 2020

The Shy Saint d. 385 • Pre-Congregation Memorial: November 24

Blessed Bartholomew of Vicenza

Franciscan Media October 27

Blessed Bartholomew of Vicenza, a Dominican, challenged the heresies of his day. Known for his ability to preach, he overcame his adversaries and helped his diocese become more loyal to Rome in a time when anti-papal feeling ran high.

Saint Who? Perpetua and Felicity

Brian O'Neel October 26, 2020

Mothers and Martyrs • d. March 7, 203 • Memorial: March 7

Saint Peter of Alcantara

Franciscan Media October 26

Saint Peter of Alcantara lived in the 16th century, a time of great Church reform. He was confessor for Saint Teresa of Avila, another great reformer. Peter was known for his life of penitence and the virtue of patience. He founded a branch of the Franciscans known as the Alcantarines.

Saint Antônio de Sant’Anna Galvão

Franciscan Media October 25

Born in Guarantingueta near São Paulo, Antônio de Sant’Anna Galvão attended the Jesuit seminary in Belem but later decided to become a Franciscan friar. Invested in 1760, he made final profession the following year and was ordained in 1762.

Saint Anthony Mary Claret

Franciscan Media October 24

Anthony Mary Claret was a missionary, religious founder, social reformer, queen’s chaplain, writer and publisher, archbishop and refugee. He was a Spaniard whose work took him to the Canary Islands, Cuba, Madrid, Paris, and to the First Vatican Council.

Faith and Family for November 1: The Beatitudes

Faith and Family team October 23, 2020

When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain, and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him. He began to teach them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.

Saint John of Capistrano

Franciscan Media October 23

Born at a time when the bubonic plague had decimated the population and the Church was split with two, maybe three, claimants to the papacy, Saint John of Capistrano was a voice of strength and hope. He was known for his preaching and his ability to reconcile warring factions. His talents were felt in the Church and in the Franciscan Order.