Category Archives: Patron Saints

Born in Normandy, France in 1593, rather fittingly, to a family of farmers. Even though he suffered from ill health from an early age, he worked with his parents on their land,until he left for school. He then attended a … Continue reading →

March 8th can be celebrated as an optional memorial for Saint John of God. He was born in Portugal on March 8th in the year 1495. He was a very impulsive child, and one day when a missionary priest was … Continue reading →

In the calendar of the Holy Mother Church, there are many lives of the saints memorialized each day. Unfortunately many of these saints’ stories are shrouded with mystery and legend. There are so  many saints in which there exists no … Continue reading →

In reading about the lives of saints, sometimes we encounter a rare flower indeed. A person so touched by the grace of the Lord, that their whole life is a devotion to the Almighty God who made us. Saint Rose … Continue reading →

Today as we embark on our first full day of lent, the Holy Mother Church celebrates Charles of Flanders or Charles the Good as he was widely called because he ruled his people with equity, loyalty and love.  As we … Continue reading →

One of the many saints recognized on March 1st is Eudocia of Heliopolis. She was a pagan, Samarian woman who was very beautiful. She gained much of her fortune by attracting wealthy suitors. She lived a very immoral lifestyle in … Continue reading →

St.Polycarp was a 2nd century Bishop and is recognized in the Eastern Orthodox, the Oriental Orthodox, the Catholic, Anglican and the Lutheran churches. His name ‘Polycarp’ means ‘much fruit’ in Greek.He was an actual disciple of St. John the Apostle. … Continue reading →

When we look to the saints as role models for our behavior and our attitude towards life, we should stop and reflect on this pious saint whose love of the Lord allowed him to overcome many great obstacles and burdens … Continue reading →

These two Byzantine Greek brothers from Greece became missionaries, and teachers of the Slavic people. Because of their tireless work for the Slavic people, in the Orthodox Church, they hold a title “Equal to the Apostles”. In 1880, Pope Leo … Continue reading →