Saint of the day

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. Before being chosen for this mission, Germanus had demonstrated that he was a man totally focused on God.

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

Saints Simon and Jude

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

Saint Evaristus

He was the fourth successor of St Peter

Saint Cedda

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

Saint Gaudentius of Brescia

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

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.

Saint John of Capistrano

Saint John Paul II

Flanked by Cardinal Ratzinger, whom he put in charge of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, the Polish saint left as legacy a very rich magisterium, confirming many truths of faith and morals

Saint Laura Montoya

God called her to the evangelization of indigenous peoples

Saint Maria Bertilla Boscardin

Her story reminds us that every way to holiness has its charisms

Saint Paul of the Cross

He founded the Congregation of the Discalced Clerics of the Most Holy Cross and Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ, whose members are commonly called Passionists. The rule provides for a fourth vow which consists in propagating the memory of the Passion, from which “as from source, all good derives”