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).
Mary Mother of the Church
This title was defined during the Second Vatican Council, but is based on two thousand years of Christianity
Pentecost
Towards the end of Pentecost, on the fiftieth day after Easter, the Holy Spirit promised by Jesus descended abundantly on the disciples gathered in the Upper Room.
Saint John I
His personal ordeal took place near the end of the life of the Ostrogoth king Theodoric, a follower of the Arian heresy.
Saint Paschal Baylón
He was called the “Seraph of the Eucharist” because of the angelic devotion with which he approached and spoke of the real presence of Christ in the consecrated Host
Saint Ubaldus of Gubbio
He soon developed the desire to consecrate himself to God, distinguishing himself by his spirit of prayer and chastity
Saint Isidore the Farmer
Invoked as patron saint of farmers and crops, he reached the heights of holiness by trusting in Jesus' invitation to give precedence to the needs of the soul over those of the body
Saint Matthias
He was called to replace Judas Iscariot in the time immediately following the Ascension. Matthias then participated with the other apostles and Mary Most Holy in the extraordinary event of Pentecost
