Saint Who? Paul of Thebes

Brian O'Neel October 29, 2020

The First Hermit ca. 228–ca. 341 • Pre-Congregation Memorial: January 15

Why Journal?

Susan Hines-Brigger October 29, 2020

Author Terry Hershey talks about the benefits of putting pen, crayon, marker, or any other writing instrument to paper and capturing what we’re going through at that moment.

Some speculate that Saint Narcissus of Jerusalem lived well beyond 100; some say he lived to 160. We don’t know much about him, but a number of miracles are attributed to him. Narcissus served as bishop of Jerusalem in the late second century.

Saint Who? Richard of Lucca

Brian O'Neel October 28, 2020

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

Saints Simon and Jude

Franciscan Media October 28

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.