Loading ...Augustine was canonized by popular acclaim, and later recognized as a Doctor of the Church in 1298 by Pope Boniface VIII. His feast day is August 28,
Monday, August 30th, 2010Life of Saints
» Saint Maximilian Kolbe
Saint Maximilian Kolbe is the patron saint of drug addicts, political prisoners, families, journalists, prisoners, amateur radio and the pro-life movement. Pope John Paul II declared him “The Patron Saint of Our Difficult Century
Monday, August 16th, 2010» St. John Marie Vianney
John Vianney was a French parish priest who in the Catholic Church is venerated as the patron saint of all priests. He is often referred to as the “Curé d’Ars”. Vianney had a great devotion to St. Philomena. Vianney regarded her as his guardian and erected a chapel and shrine in honour of the saint……
Monday, August 9th, 2010» St. Ignatius of Loyola
The youngest of 13 children, Íñigo was only seven years old when his mother died. In 1506, Íñigo adopted the last name “de Loyola” in reference of the Basque city of Loyola where he was born.
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010» St.Charbel Makhlouf
Charbel lived as a hermit from 1875 until his death. His reputation for holiness prompted people to seek him to receive a blessing and to be remembered in his prayers. He kept a strict fast and was very devoted to the Blessed Sacrament.
Monday, July 26th, 2010» St.Bonaventure
He was born at Bagnoregio in Latium, not far from Viterbo. Almost nothing is known about him .He entered the Franciscan order in 1243 and studied at the University of Paris, In philosophy Bonaventure presents a marked contrast to his contemporaries.
Monday, July 19th, 2010» St.Dominic Savio
In his desire to become a saint, Dominic attempted to perform physical penances, like making his bed uncomfortable with small stones and pieces of wood, sleeping with a thin covering in winter, wearing a hair shirt, and fasting on bread and water. When his superiors …………..
Monday, June 28th, 2010
