Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
St Francis de Sales extolled Mary’s solicitude towards Elizabeth: “Charity and humility are not perfect unless they pass from God to neighbour. It is not possible to love God whom we do not see, if we do not love the people we see. This part is fulfilled in the Visitation”.
Saint Joan of Arc
The story of Saint Joan of Arc (1412-1431) is the most compelling demonstration that nothing is impossible to God, and reveals His tangible intervention in the history of man, through the humble who surrender themselves to His will.
Saint Paul VI
His ministry culminated in the 15 years of his pontificate at one of the most difficult times for the Church.
Saint Germain of Paris
According to the hagiography written by his friend Venantius Fortunatus, Saint Germain of Paris (c. 496-576) risked not being born because of his mother's attempt to abort him.
Saint Augustine of Canterbury
He was prior of the monastery of St. Andrew al Celio in Rome, when Pope Gregory the Great entrusted him with the mission of re-evangelizing the ancient Britannia.
Saint Philip Neri
His meeting with the penitents gave him the impetus to found the Congregation of the Oratory in 1551. He managed to involve people from all walks of life, especially children, in prayer and reading the Bible.
Mary Help of Christians
The direct reference to the help given by Mary to her children was already widespread in Greek-speaking Christianity in the early centuries.
Saint John Baptist de' Rossi
He became popular because of the extraordinary length of time he dedicated to the sacrament of Confession.
Saint Rita of Cascia
For the faithful she is the “Saint of impossible cases”...
Holy Mexican Martyrs
The 25 holy martyrs commemorated today lived during the historical context of the 20th century persecutions in Mexico, which resulted in the revolt of the “Cristeros” (1926-1929).
Saint Bernardine of Siena
Bernardine propagated devotion to the Most Holy Name of Jesus, giving it liturgical relevance. He considered such devotion necessary to revive the faith: “This is my intention, to renew and clarify the name of Jesus, as it was in the early Church”.
