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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.
Benedict the African was a natural leader. But the way he exercised his leadership was different from the way we might expect.
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.
“A single act of love makes the soul return to life.” (St. Maximilian Kolbe)
The Shy Saint d. 385 • Pre-Congregation Memorial: November 24
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.
The Gospel writer Luke, who we know as a disciple of St. Paul drew on St. Mark’s Gospel for his own version of the story of Jesus’ life on earth.
Mothers and Martyrs • d. March 7, 203 • Memorial: March 7
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.
