From age eight she had a desire to evangelize in the Americas, sparked by hearing a Jesuit missionary speak of his work there. The post St Rose Duchesne appeared first on Cradio.

The Martyrs of Paraguay were Jesuit missionaries who went to share the Good News of Jesus with the native Indians. The post Martyrs of Paraguay appeared first on Cradio.

Margaret’s biographer Turgot, Bishop of St. Andrews, credits her with having a civilizing influence on her husband Malcolm by reading him stories from the Bible. She instigated religious reform, striving to make the worship and practices of the Church in Scotland conform to those of Rome. She was considered an exemplar of the “just ruler”, [...] The post St Margaret of Scotland appeared first on Cradio.

St Agnes of Assisi is the younger sister of St Clare of Assisi. The post St Agnes of Assisi appeared first on Cradio.

St Albert the Great is known for his love of science and philosophy and he is one of the Doctors of the Church. The post St Albert the Great appeared first on Cradio.

St Nicholas Tavelic and Companions are the only Franscians to be martyred in the Holy Land. The post St Nicholas Tavelic and Companions appeared first on Cradio.

St Frances Cabrini is the first American citizen to be canonised for working with the poor. The post St Frances Cabrini appeared first on Cradio.

St. Martin is the first bishop and confessor honored by the Church in the West. He was a principal apostle of Gaul, where his feast was celebrated as a holy day of obligation with an octave and popular celebrations. The post St Martin of Tours appeared first on Cradio.

Leo took measures against no less than three heresies. The laxity which was permitting Pelagians to receive communion was done away with, and explicit confession of faith demanded before admittance to full church membership... The post St Leo the Great appeared first on Cradio.

Dedication of the Lateran Basilica is the residence of the Popes. The post Dedication of Lateran Basilica appeared first on Cradio.