Saint Denis is called “the Areopagite” because, as a judge, he lived on the hill of Ares in Athens. He was converted to the Catholic Faith by Saint Paul and was soon brought by him to see the Blessed Virgin … Continue reading
Category: Saint of the Day
Saint Simeon (First Century)
He was the aged man mentioned in Saint Luke’s Gospel who took Jesus into his arms and prophesied about Him when He was presented in the Temple. He uttered a beautiful canticle about Our Lord and told Our Lady that … Continue reading
Saint Bridget of Sweden (1373)
She was the noble and saintly woman who, in her widowhood, founded a monastery on the shore of Lake Wetten in Sweden. Her Order is known as the Bridgettines. One of her daughters is a saint, Saint Catherine of Sweden, … Continue reading
The Most Holy Rosary
The Holy Rosary is a lovely instrument of prayer. By it we direct our minds and our hearts to God as we move our mouths and our fingers while we pray. The rosary was given personally to Saint Dominic by … Continue reading
Saint Bruno (1101)
Saint Bruno was the founder of the great Carthusian Order. He was born in Cologne, in Germany, in 1030. He later retired to France, to a solitary place known as “Grande Chartreuse”, from which the name Carthusian is derived. His … Continue reading
Blessed Raymond of Capua (1399)
He was the Dominican friar who was the spiritual director of Saint Catherine of Siena. He wrote the life of Saint Catherine of Siena and also the life of Saint Agnes of Montepulciano. He became General of the Dominican Order. … Continue reading
Saint Placid (541)
This was the notable Benedictine monk who, two years before the death of Saint Benedict himself, along with his two brothers, Saint Eutychius and Saint Victorinus, and his sister, Saint Flavia, and thirty Benedictine monks, was martyred on the Island … Continue reading
Saint Bernice (Fourth Century)
She was martyred in Syria along with her mother and sister.
Saint Francis of Assisi (1226)
Saint Francis of Assisi was called by Pope Benedict XV the “greatest image of Our Lord that has ever been.” He was born in 1182. His name was John Bernardone. His father was a rich cloth merchant who had to … Continue reading
Saint Hesychius (Fourth Century)
He was a disciple of the abbot Saint Hilarion and the companion of his journeys. Saint Hesychius brought saint Hilarion’s body back to Palestine for burial.
Saint Therese of Lisieux (1897)
This beautiful little girl of the last century was called Saint Therese of the Child Jesus and of the Holy Face. She is now one of the best-known saints in the whole world. She became a Carmelite nun when she … Continue reading
The Holy Guardian Angels
The mission of the Guardian Angels is, as Saint Paul tells us, to serve the future heirs of salvation. Every kingdom, country, diocese, church and religious order has its protecting Guardian Angel. So has every person. Each bishop of the … Continue reading
Saint Remigius (Remi) (533)
He was the great Bishop of Rheims in France. He baptized King Clovis, King of the Franks, on Christmas Day in the year 496. It was due to this great apostolic achievement that France moved as a nation into the … Continue reading
Saint Jerome (420)
Saint Jerome — who is called in Latin, Hieronymus, which means holy name — was born in Dalmatia. He was baptized a Catholic when he was eighteen years old. After living as a hermit in Palestine, Saint Jerome came to … Continue reading
Saint Michael
The greatest and most powerful of all God’s angels is Saint Michael. His name means Who is like to God? This was the challenge he issued to Lucifer when Lucifer offended God and was hurled by Saint Michael out of … Continue reading
