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Saints for Today: Maria Bertilla Boscardin

This saint knew the hardships of living in an abusive situation.

Saints for Today: André Bessette

At his canonization in October 2010, Pope Benedict XVI said that Saint André “lived the beatitude of the pure of heart.”

Saints for Today: Francis Xavier

In his passion for spreading the gospel, in his simple obedience, in his humble disregard for himself, the saint was a near perfect imitation of Christ.

Saints for Today: Francis of Assisi

Francis of Assisi was poor only that he might be Christ-like. He recognized creation as another manifestation of the beauty of God.

Saints for Today: Bartholomew, Apostle

In the New Testament, Bartholomew is mentioned only in the lists of the apostles.

Saints for Today: Joan of the Cross

Who knows what the next beggar we meet might do for us?

Saints for Today: Catherine of Siena

When the Black Death plague pandemic swept Europe and Catherine’s community of Siena, she devoted her life to nursing, caring for the most seriously ill and those with cancer and leprosy.

Saints for Today: Josephine Bakhita, Religious Sister (1869-1947)

Kidnapped and sold into slavery at the age of seven by Arab slave traders, this Sudanese child received the name Bakhita, meaning “fortunate,” from her captors.

Saints for Today: Anthony, Abbot (241-356)

Anthony became the disciple of a local hermit. When this proved not a strict enough way of life, he retired farther into the desert for twenty years and became known for his innumerable miracles.

Saints for Today: John Paul II, Pope

John Paul II was so unrestrainedly loved, not just among Catholics but also beyond the Church.

Saints for Today: Our Lady of the Rosary

The development of the rosary goes back many centuries and contains a unique history.

Saints for Today: Bernardine of Siena, Friar (1380-1444)

Bernardine preached at great length, sometimes for as much as four hours. For nearly a quarter of a century he crisscrossed Italy on foot, calling people to repentance.

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