Catholic saints are holy people and human people who lived extraordinary lives. Each saint the Church honors responded to an invitation from God to use his or her unique gifts. God calls each one of us to be a saint. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintofDay/default.asp Religion & Spirituality 2012 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us Mon, 14 May 2012 18:00:00 -0400 AmericanCatholic.org Mon, 14 May 2012 18:00:00 -0400 720 podcast@franciscanradio.org FeedForAll v1.0 (2.0.0.3) http://www.americancatholic.org/Webmasters/buttons/SaintofDay/SaintofDay1.gif http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintofDay/default.asp Catholic saints are holy people and human people who lived extraordinary lives. 98 96 Catholic saints are holy people and human people who lived extraordinary lives. Catholic saints are holy people and human people who lived extraordinary lives. Each saint the Church honors responded to an invitation from God to use his or her unique gifts. God calls each one of us to be a saint. FranciscanRadio.org FranciscanRadio.org podcast@franciscanradio.org no Isidore has become the patron of farmers and rural communities. In particular he is the patron of Madrid, Spain, and of the United States National Rural Life Conference. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1384 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Tue, 15 May 2012 18:00:00 -0400 Isidore has become the patron of farmers and rural communities. In particular he is the patron of Madrid, Spain, and of the United States National Rural Life Conference. Isidore has become the patron of farmers and rural communities. In particular he is the patron of Madrid, Spain, and of the United States National Rural Life Conference. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Isidore the Farmer, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no According to Acts 1:15-26, during the days after the Ascension, Peter stood up in the midst of the brothers (about 120 of Jesus' followers). Now that Judas had betrayed his ministry, it was necessary, Peter said, to fulfill the scriptural recommendation: "May another take his office." "Therefore, it is necessary that one of the men who accompanied us the whole time the Lord Jesus came and went among us, beginning from the baptism of John until the day on which he was taken up from us, become with us a witness to his resurrection" (Acts 1:21-22). http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1383 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Mon, 14 May 2012 18:00:00 -0400 According to Acts 1:15-26, during the days after the Ascension, Peter stood up in the midst of the brothers (about 120 of Jesus' followers). Now that Judas had betrayed his ministry, it was necessary, Peter said, to fulfill the scriptural recommendation: "May another take his office." "Therefore, it is necessary that one of the men who accompanied us the whole time the Lord Jesus came and went among us, beginning from the baptism of John until the day on which he was taken up from us, become with us a witness to his resurrection" (Acts 1:21-22). According to Acts 1:15-26, during the days after the Ascension, Peter stood up in the midst of the brothers (about 120 of Jesus' followers). Now that Judas had betrayed his ministry, it was necessary, Peter said, to fulfill the scriptural recommendation: "May another take his office." "Therefore, it is necessary that one of the men who accompanied us the whole time the Lord Jesus came and went among us, beginning from the baptism of John until the day on which he was taken up from us, become with us a witness to his resurrection" (Acts 1:21-22). 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Matthias, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no Between May 13 and October 13, 1917, three Portuguese children received apparitions of Our Lady at Cova da Iria, near Fatima, a city 110 miles north of Lisbon. (See February 20 entry for Blessed Jacinta and Francisco Marto). Mary asked the children to pray the rosary for world peace, for the end of World War I, for sinners and for the conversion of Russia. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1912 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Sun, 13 May 2012 18:00:00 -0400 Between May 13 and October 13, 1917, three Portuguese children received apparitions of Our Lady at Cova da Iria, near Fatima, a city 110 miles north of Lisbon. (See February 20 entry for Blessed Jacinta and Francisco Marto). Mary asked the children to pray the rosary for world peace, for the end of World War I, for sinners and for the conversion of Russia. Between May 13 and October 13, 1917, three Portuguese children received apparitions of Our Lady at Cova da Iria, near Fatima, a city 110 miles north of Lisbon. (See February 20 entry for Blessed Jacinta and Francisco Marto). Mary asked the children to pray the rosary for world peace, for the end of World War I, for sinners and for the conversion of Russia. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org Our Lady of Fatima, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no Devotion to these two saints goes back to the fourth century, though almost nothing is known of their lives. They were praetorian soldiers of the Roman army, became Christians and were removed to the island of Terracina, where they were martyred. Their bodies were buried in a family vault, later known as the cemetery of Domitilla. Excavations by De Rossi in 1896 resulted in the discovery of their empty tomb in the underground church built by Pope Siricius in 390. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1381 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Sat, 12 May 2012 18:00:00 -0400 Devotion to these two saints goes back to the fourth century, though almost nothing is known of their lives. They were praetorian soldiers of the Roman army, became Christians and were removed to the island of Terracina, where they were martyred. Their bodies were buried in a family vault, later known as the cemetery of Domitilla. Excavations by De Rossi in 1896 resulted in the discovery of their empty tomb in the underground church built by Pope Siricius in 390. Devotion to these two saints goes back to the fourth century, though almost nothing is known of their lives. They were praetorian soldiers of the Roman army, became Christians and were removed to the island of Terracina, where they were martyred. Their bodies were buried in a family vault, later known as the cemetery of Domitilla. Excavations by De Rossi in 1896 resulted in the discovery of their empty tomb in the underground church built by Pope Siricius in 390. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org Sts. Nereus and Achilleus, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no Ignatius is another sainted begging brother. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1380 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Fri, 11 May 2012 18:00:00 -0400 Ignatius is another sainted begging brother. Ignatius is another sainted begging brother. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Ignatius of Laconi, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no When Joseph de Veuster was born in Tremelo, Belgium, in 1840, few people in Europe had any firsthand knowledge of leprosy (Hansen's disease). By the time he died at the age of 49, people all over the world knew about this disease because of him. They knew that human compassion could soften the ravages of this disease. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1379 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Thu, 10 May 2012 18:00:00 -0400 When Joseph de Veuster was born in Tremelo, Belgium, in 1840, few people in Europe had any firsthand knowledge of leprosy (Hansen's disease). By the time he died at the age of 49, people all over the world knew about this disease because of him. They knew that human compassion could soften the ravages of this disease. When Joseph de Veuster was born in Tremelo, Belgium, in 1840, few people in Europe had any firsthand knowledge of leprosy (Hansen's disease). By the time he died at the age of 49, people all over the world knew about this disease because of him. They knew that human compassion could soften the ravages of this disease. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org Blessed Damien of Molokai, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no Some Franciscan saints led fairly public lives; Catharine represents the saints who served the Lord in obscurity. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1378 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Wed, 09 May 2012 18:00:00 -0400 Some Franciscan saints led fairly public lives; Catharine represents the saints who served the Lord in obscurity. Some Franciscan saints led fairly public lives; Catharine represents the saints who served the Lord in obscurity. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Catharine of Bologna, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no There are two men named St. Peter of Tarentaise who lived one century apart. The man we honor today is the younger Peter, born in France in the early part of the 12th century. (The other man with the same name became Pope Innocent the Fifth.) http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1905 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Tue, 08 May 2012 18:00:00 -0400 There are two men named St. Peter of Tarentaise who lived one century apart. The man we honor today is the younger Peter, born in France in the early part of the 12th century. (The other man with the same name became Pope Innocent the Fifth.) There are two men named St. Peter of Tarentaise who lived one century apart. The man we honor today is the younger Peter, born in France in the early part of the 12th century. (The other man with the same name became Pope Innocent the Fifth.) 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Peter of Tarentaise, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no Rose was born at Viterbo in Italy, the daughter of a doctor. Following the death of her fiancé she entered a convent, but soon returned home to care for her newly widowed mother. Meanwhile, Rose invited the women of the neighborhood to recite the rosary in her home, forming a sort of sodality with them. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1376 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Mon, 07 May 2012 18:00:00 -0400 Rose was born at Viterbo in Italy, the daughter of a doctor. Following the death of her fiancé she entered a convent, but soon returned home to care for her newly widowed mother. Meanwhile, Rose invited the women of the neighborhood to recite the rosary in her home, forming a sort of sodality with them. Rose was born at Viterbo in Italy, the daughter of a doctor. Following the death of her fiancé she entered a convent, but soon returned home to care for her newly widowed mother. Meanwhile, Rose invited the women of the neighborhood to recite the rosary in her home, forming a sort of sodality with them. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org Blessed Rose Venerini, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no Often, it's hard to find much detail from the lives of saints of the early Church. What we know about the third-century martyrs we honor today is likewise minimal. But we do know that they lived and died for the faith. Almost 2,000 years later, that is enough reason to honor them. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1904 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Sun, 06 May 2012 18:00:00 -0400 Often, it's hard to find much detail from the lives of saints of the early Church. What we know about the third-century martyrs we honor today is likewise minimal. But we do know that they lived and died for the faith. Almost 2,000 years later, that is enough reason to honor them. Often, it's hard to find much detail from the lives of saints of the early Church. What we know about the third-century martyrs we honor today is likewise minimal. But we do know that they lived and died for the faith. Almost 2,000 years later, that is enough reason to honor them. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org Sts. Marian and James, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no It's been said that youth is wasted on the young. In some ways, that was true for today's saint. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1903 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Sat, 05 May 2012 18:00:00 -0400 It's been said that youth is wasted on the young. In some ways, that was true for today's saint. It's been said that youth is wasted on the young. In some ways, that was true for today's saint. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Hilary of Arles, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no A life of physical pain and mental torment didn't prevent Michael Giedroyc from achieving holiness. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1902 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Fri, 04 May 2012 18:00:00 -0400 A life of physical pain and mental torment didn't prevent Michael Giedroyc from achieving holiness. A life of physical pain and mental torment didn't prevent Michael Giedroyc from achieving holiness. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org Blessed Michael Giedroyc, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no James, Son of Alphaeus: We know nothing of this man but his name, and of course the fact that Jesus chose him to be one of the 12 pillars of the New Israel, his Church. He is not the James of Acts, son of Clopas, "brother" of Jesus and later bishop of Jerusalem and the traditional author of the Letter of James. James, son of Alphaeus, is also known as James the Lesser to avoid confusing him with James the son of Zebedee, also an apostle and known as James the Greater. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1372 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Thu, 03 May 2012 18:00:00 -0400 James, Son of Alphaeus: We know nothing of this man but his name, and of course the fact that Jesus chose him to be one of the 12 pillars of the New Israel, his Church. He is not the James of Acts, son of Clopas, "brother" of Jesus and later bishop of Jerusalem and the traditional author of the Letter of James. James, son of Alphaeus, is also known as James the Lesser to avoid confusing him with James the son of Zebedee, also an apostle and known as James the Greater. James, Son of Alphaeus: We know nothing of this man but his name, and of course the fact that Jesus chose him to be one of the 12 pillars of the New Israel, his Church. He is not the James of Acts, son of Clopas, "brother" of Jesus and later bishop of Jerusalem and the traditional author of the Letter of James. James, son of Alphaeus, is also known as James the Lesser to avoid confusing him with James the son of Zebedee, also an apostle and known as James the Greater. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org Sts. Philip and James, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no Athanasius led a tumultuous but dedicated life of service to the Church. He was the great champion of the faith against the widespread heresy of Arianism. The vigor of his writings earned him the title of doctor of the Church. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1371 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Wed, 02 May 2012 18:00:00 -0400 Athanasius led a tumultuous but dedicated life of service to the Church. He was the great champion of the faith against the widespread heresy of Arianism. The vigor of his writings earned him the title of doctor of the Church. Athanasius led a tumultuous but dedicated life of service to the Church. He was the great champion of the faith against the widespread heresy of Arianism. The vigor of his writings earned him the title of doctor of the Church. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Athanasius, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no Apparently in response to the "May Day" celebrations for workers sponsored by Communists, Pius XII instituted the feast of St. Joseph the Worker in 1955. But the relationship between Joseph and the cause of workers has a longer history. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1370 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Tue, 01 May 2012 18:00:00 -0400 Apparently in response to the "May Day" celebrations for workers sponsored by Communists, Pius XII instituted the feast of St. Joseph the Worker in 1955. But the relationship between Joseph and the cause of workers has a longer history. Apparently in response to the "May Day" celebrations for workers sponsored by Communists, Pius XII instituted the feast of St. Joseph the Worker in 1955. But the relationship between Joseph and the cause of workers has a longer history. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Joseph the Worker, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no This is the pope whose job was to implement the historic Council of Trent. If we think recent popes have had difficulties in implementing Vatican Council II, Pius V had even greater problems after that historic council more than four centuries ago. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1369 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:00:00 -0400 This is the pope whose job was to implement the historic Council of Trent. If we think recent popes have had difficulties in implementing Vatican Council II, Pius V had even greater problems after that historic council more than four centuries ago. This is the pope whose job was to implement the historic Council of Trent. If we think recent popes have had difficulties in implementing Vatican Council II, Pius V had even greater problems after that historic council more than four centuries ago. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Pius V, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no The value Catherine makes central in her short life and which sounds clearly and consistently through her experience is complete surrender to Christ. What is most impressive about her is that she learns to view her surrender to her Lord as a goal to be reached through time. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1368 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:00:00 -0400 The value Catherine makes central in her short life and which sounds clearly and consistently through her experience is complete surrender to Christ. What is most impressive about her is that she learns to view her surrender to her Lord as a goal to be reached through time. The value Catherine makes central in her short life and which sounds clearly and consistently through her experience is complete surrender to Christ. What is most impressive about her is that she learns to view her surrender to her Lord as a goal to be reached through time. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Catherine of Siena, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no Anyone who has worked in loneliness, with great adaptation required and with little apparent success, will find a kindred spirit in Peter Chanel. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1367 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Sat, 28 Apr 2012 18:00:00 -0400 Anyone who has worked in loneliness, with great adaptation required and with little apparent success, will find a kindred spirit in Peter Chanel. Anyone who has worked in loneliness, with great adaptation required and with little apparent success, will find a kindred spirit in Peter Chanel. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Peter Chanel, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no Louis's life is inseparable from his efforts to promote genuine devotion to Mary, the mother of Jesus and mother of the Church.Totus tuus(completely yours) was Louis's personal motto; Karol Wojtyla chose it as his episcopal motto. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1911 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:00:00 -0400 Louis's life is inseparable from his efforts to promote genuine devotion to Mary, the mother of Jesus and mother of the Church.Totus tuus(completely yours) was Louis's personal motto; Karol Wojtyla chose it as his episcopal motto. Louis's life is inseparable from his efforts to promote genuine devotion to Mary, the mother of Jesus and mother of the Church.Totus tuus(completely yours) was Louis's personal motto; Karol Wojtyla chose it as his episcopal motto. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Louis Mary de Montfort, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no Central America can claim its first saint with the July 30 canonization of Pedro de Betancur by Pope John Paul II in Guatemala City. Known as the "St. Francis of the Americas," Pedro de Betancur is the first saint to have worked and died in Guatemala. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1357 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:00:00 -0400 Central America can claim its first saint with the July 30 canonization of Pedro de Betancur by Pope John Paul II in Guatemala City. Known as the "St. Francis of the Americas," Pedro de Betancur is the first saint to have worked and died in Guatemala. Central America can claim its first saint with the July 30 canonization of Pedro de Betancur by Pope John Paul II in Guatemala City. Known as the "St. Francis of the Americas," Pedro de Betancur is the first saint to have worked and died in Guatemala. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Pedro de San José Betancur, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no Most of what we know about Mark comes directly from the New Testament. He is usually identified with the Mark of Acts 12:12. (When Peter escaped from prison, he went to the home of Mark's mother.) http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1364 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:00:00 -0400 Most of what we know about Mark comes directly from the New Testament. He is usually identified with the Mark of Acts 12:12. (When Peter escaped from prison, he went to the home of Mark's mother.) Most of what we know about Mark comes directly from the New Testament. He is usually identified with the Mark of Acts 12:12. (When Peter escaped from prison, he went to the home of Mark's mother.) 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Mark, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no If a poor man needed some clothing, Fidelis would often give the man the clothes right off his back. Complete generosity to others characterized this saint's life. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1363 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:00:00 -0400 If a poor man needed some clothing, Fidelis would often give the man the clothes right off his back. Complete generosity to others characterized this saint's life. If a poor man needed some clothing, Fidelis would often give the man the clothes right off his back. Complete generosity to others characterized this saint's life. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no If Mary Magdalene was the victim of misunderstanding, George is the object of a vast amount of imagination. There is every reason to believe that he was a real martyr who suffered at Lydda in Palestine, probably before the time of Constantine. The Church adheres to his memory, but not to the legends surrounding his life. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1362 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:00:00 -0400 If Mary Magdalene was the victim of misunderstanding, George is the object of a vast amount of imagination. There is every reason to believe that he was a real martyr who suffered at Lydda in Palestine, probably before the time of Constantine. The Church adheres to his memory, but not to the legends surrounding his life. If Mary Magdalene was the victim of misunderstanding, George is the object of a vast amount of imagination. There is every reason to believe that he was a real martyr who suffered at Lydda in Palestine, probably before the time of Constantine. The Church adheres to his memory, but not to the legends surrounding his life. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. George, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no Opposition to the Good News of Jesus did not discourage Adalbert, who is now remembered with great honor in the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and Germany. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1910 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:00:00 -0400 Opposition to the Good News of Jesus did not discourage Adalbert, who is now remembered with great honor in the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and Germany. Opposition to the Good News of Jesus did not discourage Adalbert, who is now remembered with great honor in the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and Germany. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Adalbert of Prague, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no Indifferent toward religion as a young man, Anselm became one of the Church's greatest theologians and leaders. He received the title "Father of Scholasticism" for his attempt to analyze and illumine the truths of faith through the aid of reason. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1360 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Sat, 21 Apr 2012 18:00:00 -0400 Indifferent toward religion as a young man, Anselm became one of the Church's greatest theologians and leaders. He received the title "Father of Scholasticism" for his attempt to analyze and illumine the truths of faith through the aid of reason. Indifferent toward religion as a young man, Anselm became one of the Church's greatest theologians and leaders. He received the title "Father of Scholasticism" for his attempt to analyze and illumine the truths of faith through the aid of reason. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Anselm, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no Conrad spent most of his life as porter in Altoetting, Bavaria, letting people into the friary and indirectly encouraging them to let God into their lives. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1359 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:00:00 -0400 Conrad spent most of his life as porter in Altoetting, Bavaria, letting people into the friary and indirectly encouraging them to let God into their lives. Conrad spent most of his life as porter in Altoetting, Bavaria, letting people into the friary and indirectly encouraging them to let God into their lives. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Conrad of Parzham, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no Luchesio and his wife Buonadonna wanted to follow St. Francis as a married couple. Thus they set in motion the Secular Franciscan Order. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1358 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:00:00 -0400 Luchesio and his wife Buonadonna wanted to follow St. Francis as a married couple. Thus they set in motion the Secular Franciscan Order. Luchesio and his wife Buonadonna wanted to follow St. Francis as a married couple. Thus they set in motion the Secular Franciscan Order. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org Blessed Luchesio and Buonadonna, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no You've heard rags-to-riches stories. Today, we celebrate the reverse. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1349 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:00:00 -0400 You've heard rags-to-riches stories. Today, we celebrate the reverse. You've heard rags-to-riches stories. Today, we celebrate the reverse. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org Blessed James Oldo, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no Benedict Joseph Labre was truly eccentric, one of God's special little ones. Born in France and the eldest of 18 children, he studied under his uncle, a parish priest. Because of poor health and a lack of suitable academic preparation he was unsuccessful in his attempts to enter the religious life. Then, at 16 years of age, a profound change took place. Benedict lost his desire to study and gave up all thoughts of the priesthood, much to the consternation of his relatives. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1356 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:00:00 -0400 Benedict Joseph Labre was truly eccentric, one of God's special little ones. Born in France and the eldest of 18 children, he studied under his uncle, a parish priest. Because of poor health and a lack of suitable academic preparation he was unsuccessful in his attempts to enter the religious life. Then, at 16 years of age, a profound change took place. Benedict lost his desire to study and gave up all thoughts of the priesthood, much to the consternation of his relatives. Benedict Joseph Labre was truly eccentric, one of God's special little ones. Born in France and the eldest of 18 children, he studied under his uncle, a parish priest. Because of poor health and a lack of suitable academic preparation he was unsuccessful in his attempts to enter the religious life. Then, at 16 years of age, a profound change took place. Benedict lost his desire to study and gave up all thoughts of the priesthood, much to the consternation of his relatives. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Benedict Joseph Labre, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no Bernadette Soubirous was born in 1844, the first child of an extremely poor miller in the town of Lourdes in southern France. The family was living in the basement of a dilapidated building when on February 11,1858, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to Bernadette in a cave above the banks of the Gave River near Lourdes. Bernadette, 14 years old, was known as a virtuous girl though a dull student who had not even made her first Holy Communion. In poor health, she had suffered from asthma from an early age. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1355 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:00:00 -0400 Bernadette Soubirous was born in 1844, the first child of an extremely poor miller in the town of Lourdes in southern France. The family was living in the basement of a dilapidated building when on February 11,1858, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to Bernadette in a cave above the banks of the Gave River near Lourdes. Bernadette, 14 years old, was known as a virtuous girl though a dull student who had not even made her first Holy Communion. In poor health, she had suffered from asthma from an early age. Bernadette Soubirous was born in 1844, the first child of an extremely poor miller in the town of Lourdes in southern France. The family was living in the basement of a dilapidated building when on February 11,1858, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to Bernadette in a cave above the banks of the Gave River near Lourdes. Bernadette, 14 years old, was known as a virtuous girl though a dull student who had not even made her first Holy Communion. In poor health, she had suffered from asthma from an early age. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Bernadette Soubirous, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no