Following his ordination in 1593, Francis de Sales traveled throughout Switzerland to share the Faith. Hoping to open hearts, he slipped simple pamphlets under doors instead of lecturing people. He...
As a child, Frances Schervier would sneak into her father’s factory in Germany and give hand-sewn socks and gloves to the tired children who worked there in horrific conditions. Over...
Fulton J. Sheen was an American bishop known for his charistmatic preaching style and his work on television and radio. Sheen was a brilliant Christian theologian with a strong grasp...
Gemma Galgani was born in 1878 in Italy. Following the death of her mother, young Gemma longed for Heaven and therefore cherished the sacraments. She had visions of Jesus, Mary...
In the year 430, St. Germain was speaking to a crowd near Paris. He felt inspired by God to call forth a special young girl named Genevieve and asked her...
George was a Christian in the Roman army during the reign of Emperor Diocletian, one of the most violent persecutors of Christians in history. Having ascended in the ranks, George...
A man of deep faith, Gerard Majella passionately vowed obedience to God’s will. As a child, he was surrounded by miracles which grew more intense over time. Gerard was able...
Born in 1922, St. Gianna Beretta Molla was an Italian pediatrician, wife and mother who refused to abort her unborn child, despite knowing that the complicated pregnancy could result in...
Pope St. Gregory the Great joyfully began his religious life around the year 575 as a Benedictine monk. So, when he was elected pope, Gregory was hesitant to take the...
Enjoying the life among royals as an apprentice in Spain, Ignatius eventually went to war seeking more glory and fame. A serious cannonball injury left him recuperating in a hospital....
As a child, little Imelda would create prayer corners around her house with flowers and pictures. One day at Mass, when Imelda was just 11 years old, the Holy Eucharist...
One of the four Gospel writers, Luke is known for his impressive writing skills which probably stemmed from his education. Luke was a physician by trade and a friend of...
Born a peasant in what is now eastern France, Joan of Arc cut her hair short to blend into and lead the French army in many of their pivotal victories...
Born in France in 1651 and considered the founder of Catholic schools, John Baptist de La Salle is the patron saint of teachers and principals. Through his generous spirit and...
The Bible tells us that John "leapt for joy” in his mother’s womb when news arrived that Mary was to give birth to Jesus. Thirty years later, living on the...
Pier Giorgio Frassati was born in 1901 in Turin, Italy. A role model for modern youth, Frassati was a dynamic and faithful activist. He strived to apply Catholic teachings to...
As a boy, John Bosco would juggle and do magic tricks for his peers. Having captured their attention, he would use the opportunity to share a sermon he had heard...
Pope from 1978 to 2005, John Paul II was a strong but compassionate leader known for his voice against rising materialism, oppression and moral relativism. He loved sports, literature, theater...
St. John Neumann was born in Central Europe in 1811. He moved to New York and was ordained a priest at the age of 25, joined the Redemptorists at 29,...
Born in France in 1844, St. Leonie Aviat co-founded, alongside Blessed Louis Brisson, a religious congregation focused on outreach to young factory workers who needed homes, education and support with...
From a young age, John Vianney felt called to the priesthood. But with little formal education, he struggled in his studies. John hired a tutor, worked hard and was eventually...
Born in France, St. Vincent de Paul was a priest known for his compassion, humility and generosity. At the age of 24, he was kidnapped by pirates and spent two...
The image of Our Lady of Perpetual Help depicts Mary comforting Jesus as he clings to her, frightened at the idea of his crucifixion. The star on Mary's veil reminds...
At least 15 people saw the exact same thing on the night of August 21, 1879, in the small, suffering Irish village of Knock. Judith Campbell was there and shared...
The beloved title “Our Lady Star of the Sea” has been used for Mary for centuries. In the 1100s, Saint Bernard of Clairvaux wrote: "If the winds of temptation arise;...
While attending university In the 1530’s, Francis Xavier met and befriended St. Ignatius of Loyola. The two men, along with several others, became the first members of the Society of...
In 1889, amidst the chaos and poverty of an over-populated New York, Mother Frances Cabrini and her sister companions arrived from Italy. They quickly began organizing catechism and language classes...
Born in 741 near Belgium, St. Amelia was preparing to become a nun when she caught the attention of the infamous Charlemagne. Wanting to retain her purity, she once struggled...
St. Catherine of Alexandria was a princess born in the year 287 in Egypt. During that time, Emperor Maxentius was brutally persecuting Christians. Catherine visited him to denounce his cruelty....
Born of humble origins to Polish parents who emigrated to Italy, Pope St. Pius X strived to “to renew all things in Christ.” He stood against the relativism of his...
Louise de Marillac was born into a wealthy French family in 1591. Though She pondered religious life, Louise married, had a son and lived a happy life. After 12 years...
As Jesus carried the heavy cross on the way to his crucifixion, one woman in particular took great pity on him. In a brief moment of relief for Jesus, the...
In 1927, Catholic Mexico was suffering from extreme religious persecution. Soldiers of faith, known as Cristeros, took up arms in defense of their faith and families. After begging to join...
After her beloved husband was killed in a hunting accident, Jane Frances de Chantal sought peace and purpose as a Christian mother. She established stability for her children at her...
As a newly-ordained Jesuit, Isaac Jogues was assigned to the native tribes of Canada in 1636. Though he saw many people turn to Christ, missionaries were not always welcome. In...
Born in the Philippines around 1600, Lorenzo Ruiz was the son of a Chinese father and a Filipino mother. A gifted altar server and calligrapher, Lorenzo was also a member...
As a fifth-century pope, St. Leo the Great was confronted with division in the Church and even the looming threat of Attila the Hun! Rooted in faith, Leo faced those...
In the year 1111, Bernard became a Cistercian monk at the age of 20. Confident, bold and outspoken, his influence spread far beyond the monastery. The “honey-tongued” orator settled international...
Having grown up on a Kansas farm, Fr. Emil Kapaun’s courage and work ethic were second-to-none. While serving during the Korean War, the popular Army chaplain traveled by jeep and...
Mary MacKillop co-founded Australia's first order of nuns, the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart, in 1866. The sisters stared their work in a converted stable, providing free...
From the moment he was elected pope in 1958, Pope John XXIII was a difference-maker. He is best known for his role in calling the Second Vatican Council. The council’s...
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