Using his skills as a magician and performer, John Bosco brought young men off the streets of Turin and helped to give them a proper education, lodging, and a strong religious foundation.

Saint John Bosco 1815 - 1888. Feast day: January 31.

Patron Saint of: Magicians and Juvenile Delinquents

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From slave girl to queen, Saint Balthilde never forgot her fellow Christians who were being bought and sold in the slave markets using her political power to improve the lives of her people. 

Saint Balthilde of Chelle 630 - 680. Feast day: January 30.

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Lighthearted, generous, and kind, brother Juniper disarmed everyone he encountered with his cheerful and childlike faith, often giving away his own clothes to help those in need.

Saint Juniper. Died 1258. Feast day: January 29.

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Prostitutes could not persuade Thomas to abandon his desire to become a religious brother and he went on to write the most powerful work of theology and philosophy in Church history. 

Saint Thomas Aquinas 1225 - 1274. Feast day: January 28.

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Seeing the need for education among young girls in her hometown, Angela founded the Order of the Ursulines to help improve society through education and spiritual formation in the home. 

Saint Angela Merici 1474 - 1540. Feast day: January 27.

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Converting to Christianity thanks to saint Paul, Timothy quickly went on to become the first bishop of Ephesus and was known among the faithful as a man of mission focussed on the salvation of souls.

Saint Timothy. Martyred 97 AD. Feast day: January 26.

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A beautiful young princess, Dwynwen became the patron saint of lovers due to her sincere desire to love God above all else.

Saint Dwynwen. Died 460. Feast day: January 25.

Patron Saint of: Lovers

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Francis had a gentle and clear way of explaining the faith that not only brought people back to the Church, but also helped to reveal the universal call to holiness we all possess.  

Saint Francis de Sales 1562 - 1622. Feast day: January 24.

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The second son of Adam and Eve, Abel was beloved by God for his just rendering of sacrifice, devotion and love of the Lord.

Abel the Patriarch. Feast day: January 23.

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The mouthpiece of the bishop, Vincent was used to speaking the truth of the gospel even among his enemies and was able to endure all abuse with a peaceful mind that could only come from God.

Saint Vincent of Saragossa. Martyred 304. Feast day: January 22.

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