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.
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.
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...
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 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
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
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
