Category: Saint of the day
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Saint of the Day: St. Robert Bellarmine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
Feast Day: September 17 Today, September 17, the Catholic Church honors St. Robert Bellarmine, a great Jesuit priest, bishop, theologian, and Doctor of the Church. St. Robert Bellarmine was born on October 4, 1542, in Montepulciano, Italy. From his youth, he was deeply devoted to prayer, study, and the service of God. He eventually entered the…
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Saint of the Day: Saints Cornelius, Pope and Martyr, and Cyprian, Bishop and Martyr
Feast Day: September 16 Today, September 16, the Catholic Church honors Saint Cornelius, Pope and Martyr, and Saint Cyprian, Bishop and Martyr, two great shepherds of the early Church who remained faithful to Christ during times of persecution and division. Their lives remind us that the Church must be built upon faith, mercy, courage, and unity. Who…
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Saint of the Day: The Most Holy Name of Mary
Feast Day: September 12 Today the Church honors the Most Holy Name of Mary, the beloved name of the Mother of Jesus. The Church’s calendar observes this celebration on September 12. Mary’s name is precious to Christians because Mary herself is precious: she is the Mother of Our Lord Jesus Christ and the humble handmaid who…
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Saint of the Day: St. Cyprian of Carthage
Feast Day: September 11 St. Cyprian of Carthage was a great bishop, teacher, and martyr of the early Church. Born into a wealthy and educated family in North Africa, he became a Christian as an adult. His conversion completely changed his life. After embracing the faith, he gave much of his wealth to the poor…
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Saint of the Day: St. Nicholas of Tolentino
Feast Day: September 10 Today, September 10, the Catholic Church honors St. Nicholas of Tolentino, an Augustinian priest who devoted his life to prayer, penance, preaching, and serving those in need. St. Nicholas is especially remembered for his great love for the Holy Souls in Purgatory, his compassion for the poor and suffering, and his deep devotion…
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Saint of the Day: St. Peter Claver
Feast Day: September 9 Today, September 9, the Catholic Church honors St. Peter Claver, a Jesuit priest and missionary who dedicated his life to serving people who were suffering and to proclaiming the love of Jesus Christ. St. Peter Claver is remembered especially for his ministry to enslaved Africans who arrived in Cartagena, in present-day Colombia.…