Saint of the Day for October 12: Our Lady Of Aparecida
Our Lady Of Aparecida, the story: at dawn on October 12, 1717, three Brazilian fishermen pushed their boat into the…
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Saint of the Day for October 11: Saint John XXIII
Saint John XXIII’s Story: although few people had as great an impact on the 20th century as Pope John XXIII, he…
Saint of the Day for October 10: Saint Francis Borgia
Saint Francis Borgia’s Story: today’s saint grew up in an important family in 16th-century Spain, serving in the…
Saint of the Day for October 9: Saint Denis and Companions
Saint Denis and Companions’ Story: this martyr and patron of France is regarded as the first bishop of Paris. His…
Saint of the Day, October 8: St Pelagia, virgin and martyr of Antioch
Pelagia was a 4th-century martyr of Antioch. We have some traces of this martyr saint thanks to St John Chrysostom…
Saint of the Day for October 7: Our Lady of the Rosary
The Story of Our Lady of the Rosary: Saint Pius V established this feast in 1573. The purpose was to thank God for…
Saint of The Day, October 6: Saint Bruno
Saint Bruno’s Story: Saint Bruno has the honor of having founded a religious order which, as the saying goes, has…
Saint of The Day, October 5: Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska
Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska’s Story: Saint Faustina’s name is forever linked to the annual feast of the Divine…
Saint of the Day for October 4: Saint Francis of Assisi
Saint Francis of Assisi’s Story: The patron saint of Italy, Francis of Assisi was a poor little man who astounded…
Saint of The Day, October 2: Feast of the Guardian Angels
The Story of the Feast of the Guardian Angels: perhaps no aspect of Catholic piety is as comforting to parents as…