Saint of the Day

Saint Apollonia

Franciscan Media February 12

Saint Apollonia is the patron saint of dentists because her teeth were knocked out by an angry mob. Hardly the way we would wish a dentist to extract our teeth, but Saint Apollonia certainly evidenced great courage in her defiance of those who were attacking Christians.

Our Lady of Lourdes

Franciscan Media February 11

Devotion to Our Lady of Lourdes runs deep in the hearts of the faithful as a sign of God’s care and healing. The mediation of Mary, his mother, is a real consolation to those who suffer any ill.

Sisterhood of Saints: Josephine Bakhita

Melanie Rigney February 8, 2022

St. Josephine Bakhita shows us that mercy and love can conquer the evils of our world.

Saint Josephine Bakhita

Franciscan Media February 8

Kidnapped at the age of nine and being too terrified to remember her name, Saint Josephine Bakhita acquired the name “Bakhit” which means “fortunate one.”

Saint Colette

Franciscan Media February 7

Saint Colette is known as a reformer of the Order of Saint Clare. Known as the Colettine Poor Clares, these nuns follow a more primitive rule of Saint Clare and are known for their austerity.

Saint Paul Miki and Companions

Franciscan Media February 6

A Jesuit Brother and native of Japan, Saint Paul Miki and Companions were martyred for preaching their belief in Jesus.

Saint Agatha

Franciscan Media February 5

One of the four virgin martyrs celebrated in the Catholic calendar of saints, Saint Agatha was arrested during the persecution of Decius in 251. Tortured for her beauty and tempted to violate her chastity, Agatha was eventually martyred.