Catholic Saints

Saint Anthony Novena Day Nine: Model of Conversion

Pat McCloskey, OFM June 12, 2022

Was Anthony’s faith when he died in 1231 the same as when he became a Friar Minor in 1220? In many ways yes, but in other important ways no.

Blessed Jolenta of Poland

Franciscan Media June 12

Blessed Jolenta of Poland and her husband assisted many from their means. Once widowed, and with two of her three daughters married, Blessed Jolenta and her third daughter entered the Poor Clares. She eventually became an abbess.

Saint Anthony Novena Day Eight: In Retirement

Pat McCloskey, OFM June 11, 2022

Anthony’s retirement as provincial minister lasted less than a year. He spent most of that time writing sermon notes for the feasts of major saints.

Saint Barnabas

Franciscan Media June 11

What little we know about Saint Barnabas comes to us from Acts of the Apostles, where he plays a fairly big role in the expansion of the early Church. Closely associated with Saint Paul, he shared in several of Paul’s ...

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Saint Anthony Novena Day Seven: Leader of Friars

Pat McCloskey, OFM June 10, 2022

Anthony became linked to the city of Padua although he did not live their permanently until he had completed his service as provincial minister.

Saint Joachima

Franciscan Media June 10

Saint Joachima was a wife, mother, widow, and founder of the Carmelite Sisters of Charity. Used to taking care of others, she experienced total dependency on others toward the end of her life.