We went to Saint Teresa of Calcutta’s Canonization in Rome. Mother Teresa was an Albanian nun who ministered in India and founded the Missionaries of Charity, renowned worldwide for her extraordinary charity. She lived a life of humility and generosity, doing everything she could...

Saint Teresa of Avila was a Spanish mystic known for her profound, holy visions. She was the founder of the reformed convent of Saint John of Avila and she established multiple religious houses. She is famous for her mystical writings and is one of...

Saint Rose of Lima was born Isabel de Santa Maria de Flores y del Oliva, but her confirmation name was Rose and that’s the name she liked best. She was the first person born in the “New World” to be declared a Catholic Saint....

  After losing his parents at a young age, Saint Rocco gave away everything he owned and abandoned his privileged life to go on a Pilgrimage to Rome. While on the journey, Rocco became gravely ill and believed he was going to die. While awaiting...

When Rita was only 12, her parents announced she would marry Paolo Mancinin. By age 18, she was already wedded and had two sons. Her husband, who was very abusive, was eventually murdered, and her two sons ultimately died. A widow at 36, Saint...

Saint Raymond’s birth was quite miraculous—his mother died before he was born and yet Saint Raymond survived. Saint Raymond is now recognized as the Patron Saint of the Unborn and has been granted the name “Nonnatus,” which literally means “unborn” in Latin. Saint Raymond...

  Saint Philomena was a teenager when she was martyred for her Christian faith in Fourth-Century Greece. It was not until 1802 that her remains were discovered and placed in a reliquary. Philomena’s relics are said to bring deep and profound spiritual joy to those...

Saint Peter was a fisherman and the brother of Saint Andrew the Apostle. He was renamed “Peter” by Jesus as a symbol of his role as the first Pope—the “Rock” and foundation of the Church. Saint Peter, patron of locksmiths, holds the keys to...

Peter Claver lived in the 17th Century, the son of a Catalonian farmer.  He studied at the University of Barcelona, Spain and was ordained a Jesuit Priest at age 20. His mentor was Alphonsus Rodriguez, who, conversely, considered  Peter Claver his protégé. Peter Claver was encouraged...

 As a young man, Saint Peregrine disliked the religious work of the Servite Order so much that he punched the order’s leader in the face! Later, after asking the man for forgiveness, Peregrine joined the Servite Order, vowing to help all needy people and...

Paulina was born in the 19th Century in Italy with the birth name of Amabelle Lucia Visintainer.  In 1875, she emigrated to Brazil  with her family, and soon began taking care of sick children and the elderly. Along with one of her faithful companions,...

Saint Paul’s story is the ultimate tale of conversion. Originally a strict Jewish Pharisee named “Saul,” he stopped persecuting Christians and became a follower of Jesus after experiencing a blinding vision of heavenly light that was so powerful it knocked him off his horse!...

Saint Patrick is recognized for shaping the faith of the Irish people. He is especially known for his use of the three-leafed shamrock as a metaphor reflecting the Holy Trinity. While the legend that Patrick rid Ireland of snakes is a bit o’ blarney,...

Saint Nicholas is better known by his Danish name, the generous “Santa Claus.” He was famous for working miracles and taking care of the poor of his community. Saint Nicholas had a nifty trick of getting people out of sticky situations. Pray to Saint...

Saint Monica was the mother of Saint Augustine who, for many years, did not act saintly at all. Augustine rebuked religion and turned instead to drinking, carousing, and traveling the world. Despite Augustine’s difficult temperament, his mother Monica never gave up on him. Eventually,...