“If before men, indeed, they be punished, yet is their hope full of immortality.” Wisdom 3:4

“A human hand appeared, writing on the plaster of the wall in the king’s palace” Daniel 5:5

“I say to you who are My friends; Do not be afraid.” Luke 12:4 Saint Paul of the Cross Saint of the Day for October 20 (January 3, 1694 – October 18, 1775) Saint Paul of the Cross’ Story Born in northern Italy in 1694, Paul Daneo lived at a time when

aints Isaac Jogues, Jean de Brébeuf, and Companions Saint of the Day for October 19 (d. 1642 – 1649) Audio Player 00:00 01:30 Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume. Saint of the Day for October 19 Saints Isaac Jogues, Jean de Brébeuf, an

Saint of the Day for October 14 Saint Callistus I (d. 223) Saint Callistus I’s Story The most reliable information about this saint comes from his enemy Saint Hippolytus, an early antipope, later a martyr for the Church. A negative principle is used: If

Saint of the Day for October 5-Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska-(August 25, 1905 – October 5, 1938) Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska’s Story Saint Faustina’s name is forever linked to the annual feast of the Divine Mercy, the Divine Mercy chaplet, and the Div

Saint of the Day for October 4-Saint Francis of Assisi-(September 26, 1182 – October 3, 1226) Saint Francis of Assisi’s Story Francis of Assisi was a poor little man who astounded and inspired the Church by taking the gospel literally—not in a narrow fu

Feast of the Guardian Angels-Saint of the Day for October 2 The Story of the Feast of the Guardian Angels Perhaps no aspect of Catholic piety is as comforting to parents as the belief that an angel protects their little ones from dangers real and imagi

Saint of the Day for October 1-Saint Thérèse of Lisieux (January 2, 1873 – September 30, 1897) Saint Thérèse of Lisieux’s Story “I prefer the monotony of obscure sacrifice to all ecstasies. To pick up a pin for love can convert a soul.” These are the

Saint of the Day for October 26-Saint Peter of Alcantara (1499 – October 18, 1562) Saint Peter of Alcantara’s Story Peter was a contemporary of well-known 16th-century Spanish saints, including Ignatius of Loyola and John of the Cross. He served as con