Category: Saints by Country and Their Novenas
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10 Powerful American Saints (and Their Novenas)
America—from the original Thirteen Colonies to mission territories—has been blessed with holy men and women whose lives of service, sacrifice, and faith continue to inspire. Here are 10 powerful American saints, each with a brief bio and a novena you can pray today: 1. St. Kateri Tekakwitha Feast Day: July 14Patron of: Ecology, the environment, Native AmericansBorn in 1656…
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10 Powerful Saints from Spain (and Their Novenas)
Spain has been a cradle of Catholic saints who shaped the Church through their holiness, teachings, missionary zeal, and mystical union with God. From great reformers and mystics to martyrs and missionaries, these Spanish saints continue to inspire the faithful around the world. Here are 10 powerful saints from Spain, each with a short biography and…
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10 Powerful Saints from France (and Their Novenas)
France is often called the “Eldest Daughter of the Church” for its deep Catholic roots and many holy saints. From visionaries to mystics, martyrs to miracle workers, these French saints continue to inspire the faithful around the world. Here are 10 powerful saints from France—each with a short biography and a novena you can pray today: 1. St. Thérèse…
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10 Powerful Saints from Italy (and Their Novenas)
1. St. Francis of Assisi Patron of: Animals, ecology, peaceA humble friar who renounced wealth to follow Christ in poverty. Founder of the Franciscan Order, known for his deep love of creation, simplicity, and devotion to Jesus Crucified. [Pray the Novena to St. Francis of Assisi »] 2. St. Padre Pio (Pio of Pietrelcina) Patron of: Healing, suffering souls,…