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Saint Martin de Porres

Saint Martin de Porres

There are many supernatural gifts with which God adorned the humble soul of Martin de Porres (1579-1639), a great Peruvian saint who did not have an easy childhood.


Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed

Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed

The Church today commemorates all the faithful who have died, i.e. those who died in the grace of God. On their behalf we are called to offer good works.

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All Saints

All Saints

Today the Church celebrates the solemnity of All Saints, including those not canonised and whose names we do not know, “united in Christ in glory”, as the Roman Martyrology recalls.

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Saint María de la Purísima of the Cross

Saint María de la Purísima of the Cross

For almost 22 years, until her death, she was the Mother General of the Company of the Cross. For certain manifestations of holiness, she is reminiscent of Mother Teresa of Calcutta...

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Saint Germanus of Capua

Saint Germanus of Capua

The doctrine and wisdom acknowledged to St Germanus of Capua († 540/541), friend of St Benedict, were important in settling a schism with the East that had lasted for 35 years.

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Saint Gaetano Errico

Saint Gaetano Errico

He founded the Missionaries of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. His great care for the sacrament of Confession was combined with his attention for the poor, the sick, the prisoners.

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Saints Simon and Jude

Saints Simon and Jude

They suffered martyrdom together in Persia, where they met after evangelising other regions.

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Saint Evaristus

Saint Evaristus

He was the fourth successor of St Peter.

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Saint Cedda

Saint Cedda

He carried out fundamental work in the complex historical and religious framework of 7th century Britain.

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Saint Gaudentius of Brescia

Saint Gaudentius of Brescia

His clear and simple doctrine spread throughout the Christian world, so much so that he received several exhortations to write.

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Saint Anthony Mary Claret

Saint Anthony Mary Claret

He founded the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Religious of Mary Immaculate. He was aware of the need for a good Catholic press. Several times Jesus and Mary confirmed the value of his writings through inner locutions.

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Saint John of Capistrano

Saint John of Capistrano

He became a friend of St Bernardine of Siena and supported both his devotion to the Most Holy Name of Jesus and the reform of the Franciscan Observance.

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