Today, January 27, is the memorial of Saint Angela Merici. Foundress of the Company of Saint Ursula (Ursulines). Angela Merici was born on a farm near Deserzano del Garda, Italy in 1474. Both Angela and her sister became orphans at a very young age and were adopted by their uncle. Her sister suddenly died, and …
Today, January 26, is the memorial of the Martyred Family of Constantinople. It was the 5th century when this holy family lived: husband and wife Saint Xenophon and Saint Mary, and their sons Saint John and Saint Arcadius. They were a very wealthy family of senatorial rank in imperial Constantinople. In those times, being a …
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Today, January 25, is the feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul. “I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me that he has made me his servant and judged me faithful. I was once a blasphemer, a persecutor, a man filled with arrogance, but I have been treated mercifully.” (1 Timothy 1:12-13, Daytime …
Today, January 24, is the memorial of Saint Francis de Sales. Doctor of the Church and co-founder of the Order of the Visitation. Francis was born in 1567 to the Sales nobility. His father Lord Francois wanted him to live a life of privilege and to become a lawyer. The future saint, wanting to please …
Today, January 22, is the memorial of Blessed Laura Vicuña. Laura was born in 1891 in Santiago, Chile to soldier Jose Domingo and housewife Mercedes Pino. The family moved to Las Lajas, Argentina to escape the Chilean civil war. Jose Domingo was soon killed. With nowhere to turn to, Mercedes allowed herself to become the …
Today, January 21, is the memorial of Saint Agnes. Tradition states that Agnes was born in AD 291 and belonged to a noble Roman family. They were all Christians. With her beauty and wealth, Agnes attracted many suitors, most of them from high government positions. She turned down all the men, telling them that it …
Today, January 20, is the memorial of Blessed Angelo Paoli. Carmelite priest. When the future Carmelite was born in 1642, he was named Francesco in honor of St. Francis of Assisi. His parents Angelo and Santa were avid devotees of the saint. As he was well-educated, he spent his youth teaching catechism and Catholic instruction …
Today, January 19, is the memorial of Saint Joseph Sebastian Pelczar. Joseph was born in 1842 in southwestern Poland. His parents Adalbert and Marianna already noticed the holiness and intelligence of their son. The young Joseph knew that he had a vocation. After completing his studies, he was ordained priest in 1864 and was assigned …
Today, January 18, is the memorial of Blessed Regina Protmann. Foundress of the Sisters of Saint Catherine. Regina was born to wealthy merchants Peter Protmann and Regina Tingels in 1552 in modern-day Poland. She grew up aware of the political and religious situation of her time, which were the years of the Protestant Reformation and …
Today, January 17, is the memorial of Saint Anthony of Egypt. Patron saint of pig owners. More popularly known as San Antonio Abad, he took responsibility of his sister’s education when their parents died. Anthony sold his house, property, and furniture, and then gave the money to the poor. At age 35, Anthony moved to …