Saint of the Day

Saint John Paul II’s Story: “Open wide the doors to Christ,” urged John Paul II during the homily at the Mass where…

Saint Hilarion’s Story: despite his best efforts to live in prayer and solitude, today’s saint found it difficult…

Saint Paul of the Cross’ Story: born in northern Italy in 1694, Paul Daneo lived at a time when many regarded Jesus…

Saints Isaac Jogues, Jean de Brébeuf, and Companions’ Story: Isaac Jogues and his companions were the first martyrs…

St. Luke Story: the gentle doctor. Of Saint Luke, the author of the Third Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles,…

Saint Ignatius, History: Antioch, in present-day Syria, is the third largest metropolis in the ancient world, after…

Saint Margaret, history:  was born into a wealthy family in 1647 Burgundy. Her parents are fervent Catholics, but…

Saint Teresa of Avila’s Story: Teresa lived in an age of exploration as well as political, social, and religious…

St. Callistus Story: slave, deacon, pope. He organized Rome's first cemetery with the "Crypt of the Popes"…

St. Theophilus, history: elected Bishop of Antioch in 169, sixth successor to St. Peter, ruled the Church until 185