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St Anthony of Padua was an eloquent speaker. He preached the true gospel of Jesus that even the simple people could understand his message clearly. Once, his notebook was stolen by someone. After St Anthony prayed, the man returned his notebook
St Barnabas is mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles. He was a wealthy Jew who sold his property and gave the proceeds to the apostles. He went on to live a simple life and is credited for spreading the Gospel especially to the pagans along wit
St Justin lived in the 2nd century in Judaea (present-day Syria). He is best known as an Apologist - he wrote many works defending Christianity against heresies and misunderstandings. He also founded a school of philosophy in Rome, where he tau
Often referred to as the Maid of Orleans, St Joan of Arc was born around 1412 to a peasant family in northeastern France. At a very early age, Joan heard the voices of St. Michael, St. Catherine, and St. Margaret. At age 13, it was said that th
St Augustine was an Italian Benedictine monk in Rome and the prior of a monastery. His safe, quiet and comfortable life was upended when Pope Gregory the Great chose him in AD 596 to lead a mission to Britain to evangelise the pagan Anglo-Saxon
St Rita of Cascia was married off at a very young age and she became a mother when she was just 12 years old. She later became a widow and even lost her two sons. Her desire to join the convent of her choice was finally fulfilled at the age of
St Igantius of Laconi was born in 1701 to a poor farmer. He grew up to be a delicate boy, thin and pale. The hard labour of farming put a great strain on him and he became very ill when he was 17 years old. He vowed that if he got better, he wo
From a young age, St Magdalene of Canossa felt drawn to serve girls who were either living in poverty or had been abandoned. Using her inheritance, Magdalene and some companions began charitable work in the poverty-stricken district of San Zeno
St Dominic set an example of doing simple things cheerfully and wholeheartedly. He was almost 15 when he died. Even at that tender age, his life and beliefs inspired many around him. He is the patron saint of choir boys, the falsely accused and
Saints Philip and James were two of the twelve disciples handpicked by Jesus. They both had different talents. James was a prolific writer while Philip had great interpersonal skills. Philip and James were both martyred for their faith. They sh
St Peregrine was from the Order of Servite. He is best known for miraculous healing, which he himself was blessed with when facing amputation due to a cancer of his foot. He is the patron saint of people with cancer, foot ailments or any incura
May 1st (or May Day) used to be a secular holiday to celebrate the return of spring, but gradually communist countries staged big parades for workers on May Day. To counter this atheistic notion that separated work from faith, Pope Pius XII ins
St Catherine of Siena was a lay Dominican. She had many mystical experiences during her lifetime. She became involved in politics, and through her persuasive powers was instrumental in keeping the city states loyal to the Pope. She is the patro
Peter Chanel grew up in rural France. While in school, he loved to read about French foreign missionaries and wanted to emulate them. So as a child, he decided, “I will become a missionary priest!” Peter Chanel went on to fulfil his ambition.
St Louis Marie Grignion de Montfort was a priest, missionary and author. He is known for his devotion to the Blessed Mother. His works remain a staple in the Catholic Church. He is the patron saint of preachers.
Born to a poor family, Zita was taught by her mother to seek God's will in all circumstances. At the age of 12 she was sent to be a domestic worker but she experienced abuse and hostility from her employers. Zita was able to face all these tria
St Mark the Evangelist was one of the Seventy-Two apostles sent to spread the Word of God throughout Judea. St Mark is the patron saint of attorneys and barristers. He is also the patron saint of Venice, Italy, and Egypt.
When George was in his early 20s he joined Emperor Diocletian's army. By his late 20's, he served as an imperial guard for the emperor. George was beheaded in the year 303 at the order of Diocletian after his daughter who was married to George,
St Anselm was an Archbishop of Canterbury and is known as a doctor of the church. He was very knowledgeable in the word of God; he had the ability to use logic to explain biblical truths of salvation and counter arguments put forth by atheists.
St Bernadette Soubirous is best known for experiencing Marian apparitions of a young lady asking for a chapel to be built at a cave-grotto in Lourdes. This saint was also responsible for digging up a spring at Lourdes. A healing spring no less,
St Stanislaus is the patron saint of Poland, Krakow and moral order. He was successful in his reforming efforts and hence became a much sought after spiritual adviser. He was martyred while saying mass on April 11, 1079.
St John Baptist de La Salle, a French priest, was very involved in education especially for boys from poor families. He founded the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools and established many teacher colleges. He is considered the f
Vincent Ferrer entered the order of the Dominicans at the age of 19 in a monastery near his hometown and lived an austere and disciplined life. With his powerful preaching, he was able to convert many. He believed that his words should sound as
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