Tag: commandments

  • St. Eulogius

    St. Eulogius

    St. Eulogius was a prominent Christian martyr who lived in 9th century Spain. Born in Cordoba, he became a well-respected priest and theologian in the local Christian community. However, his outspoken defense of the faith would eventually lead to his martyrdom at the hands of the Muslim authorities. During this period, Spain was under Muslim […]

  • St. Macarius

    St. Macarius

    St. Macarius, also known as Macarius the Great, was a fourth-century Egyptian monk and one of the most influential spiritual figures in the early Christian Church. His life and teachings continue to inspire Catholics and Christians around the world today. Born in Upper Egypt in 300 AD, St. Macarius was raised in a Christian family […]

  • St. Dominic Savio

    St. Dominic Savio

    St. Dominic Savio was a young Italian Catholic who lived in the 19th century and is revered as a saint in the Catholic Church. He is known for his profound piety, commitment to his faith, and his unwavering dedication to living a holy life, despite his youth. Born on April 2, 1842, in the village […]

  • St. Frances of Rome

    St. Frances of Rome

    St. Frances of Rome, also known as Santa Francesca Romana, is a beloved Catholic saint who lived during the 14th century. She is widely celebrated for her incredible devotion to God and her tireless work in service of the poor and sick. Today, her example of selflessness and compassion continues to inspire Catholics around the […]

  • St. John of God

    St. John of God

    St. John of God is known as the patron saint of booksellers, and his life and work provide a powerful example of faith, service, and compassion for all Catholics to follow. Born in Portugal in 1495, St. John of God lived a life marked by hardship, transformation, and profound devotion to God. As a young […]

  • Sts. Perpetua and Felicity

    Sts. Perpetua and Felicity

    Sts. Perpetua and Felicity are two martyrs of the early Catholic Church who serve as powerful examples of faith, courage, and perseverance. Their story is one of the most moving accounts of Christian devotion in the ancient world and continues to inspire believers today. Perpetua was a young noblewoman from Carthage in North Africa, who […]

  • St. Colette

    St. Colette

    St. Colette: A Model of Radical Obedience to God St. Colette of Corbie, a 15th-century French nun, is celebrated in the Catholic Church for her profound devotion to Christ and her unwavering obedience to His will. She was a model of humility, piety, and poverty, and her life serves as an inspiration to all who […]

  • St. John Joseph of the Cross

    St. John Joseph of the Cross

    St. John Joseph of the Cross is a saint of the Catholic Church who lived a life of great devotion and service to God. He was born on August 15, 1654, in Ischia di Castro, Italy, and was given the name Carlo Gaetano Calosirto at birth. From a young age, he showed a strong inclination […]

  • St. Casimir

    St. Casimir

    St. Casimir, the Patron Saint of Poland, is a beloved figure in Catholicism. He is revered for his piety, humility, and devotion to the faith. Born in 1458, he was the third child of King Casimir IV of Poland and his wife Elizabeth of Austria. From an early age, he showed a strong inclination towards […]

  • Holydays of Obligation

    (In the United States of America) Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary – December 8 Nativity of our Lord – December 25 Octave-Day of the Nativity – January 1 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary August 15