Saint Catherine of Sweden
She shared the same attraction to the Christian virtues that inspired the whole of her mother’s life (Saint Bridget) and, like her, she received heavenly revelations.
Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo
Twenty-five years of episcopal ministry in the New World, and thousands of kilometres travelled almost always on foot to proclaim Christ to the indigenous people of Peru (and beyond), where the fruits of his boundless charity are still reaped.
Saint Lea of Rome
She was a Roman widow who left her wealth to follow the way of Christ becoming worthy of Paradise through prayer, penance and spiritual motherhood towards various virgins
Saint Nicholas of Flüe
Farmer, soldier, hermit, mystic, saviour and patron of Switzerland. The Swiss call him Bruder Klaus, “Brother Nicholas”, and no one in the world knows better than they how much this saint has influenced the history of Switzerland
Saint Joseph*
The Gospel does not directly attribute any words to him, but his silence and every circumstance in which he is spoken of have an enormous impact.
Laetare Sunday
Today the liturgy of the Catholic Church does not celebrate the solemnity of Saint Joseph, which is postponed to tomorrow, due to the coincidence with the fourth Sunday of Lent, known as Laetare Sunday.
Saint Cyril of Jerusalem
He took part in the theological dispute over the Arian heresy and left us inspiring pages on the preparation of catechumens for Baptism and the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
Saint Patrick
He carried out such important missionary work that it represented a watershed in the history of Ireland
Saint Heribert of Cologne
He never lost his humility, even when the emperor chose him as his right-hand man in the Holy Roman Empire.
Saint Louise de Marillac
She underwent hard trials before understanding God's plan for her...
Saint Matilda of Germany
She was a model of Christian queen, defined by her contemporaries as “a woman of admirable piety”.
Saint Leander of Seville
He is remembered above all for the role he played in the conversion of the Visigoth royal family from Arianism, which reigned over Spain.
