Saint Gregory the Great
In the 14 years of his pontificate he carried out a profound moral reform of the Church and played a decisive role as peacemaker in the most dramatic phase of the Lombard invasion.
Saint Elpidius (abbot)
We do not know much about the life of Saint Elpidius (4th century). He was originally from Cappadocia and had lived for 25 years as an anchorite in the caves near Jericho
Saint Giles (abbot)
According to the Vita sancti Aegidii, he was born in Athens and moved to France, spending his days in prayer and contemplation.
Saint Raymond Nonnatus
He lived during the Reconquista of Spain and wore the habit of the Mercedarians, that is, of those religious who professed a fourth vow - called “of redemption” - and undertook to free the Christians enslaved by the Muslims
Saint Margaret Ward
Called “the pearl of Tyburn”, she suffered martyrdom during the persecutions of Elizabeth I Tudor
Martyrdom of Saint John the Baptist
The last and greatest of the prophets was beheaded by a guard of Herod. As soon as they heard the news, John's disciples “came, and took up the body and buried it, and went and told Jesus”
Saint Augustine
One of the greatest geniuses in the history of thought, the ecclesiastical writer most quoted in the Catechism, would have been like a pile of talents thrown to the wind had he not agreed to accept the Grace of God.
Saint Monica
Saint Monica, that exemplary model of bride and mother, powerfully reminds us of the meaning of our life down here: the conquest of eternal salvation
Saint Alexander
The patron saint of Bergamo, Saint Alexander († c. 303), is traditionally considered the standard bearer of the Theban Legion and one of several Christian soldiers who suffered martyrdom during the persecutions of Diocletian and Maximian.
Saint Louis (Louis IX)
Louis IX (1214-1270) was canonized in 1297. He was called by his contemporaries “the devout king” and went down in history as a just sovereign who was able to promote the artistic, cultural and economic development of France.
Saint Bartholomew
The Church commemorates with a liturgical feast the Apostle Saint Bartholomew. That man who at first sight seems harsh would receive from Our Lord one of the greatest praises conveyed by the Gospel texts: “Behold indeed an Israelite in whom there is no falsehood”.
Saint Rose of Lima
Saint Rose of Lima (1586-1617), a mystic blessed with countless heavenly gifts, offered her whole life in oblation to God for the salvation of souls and the conversion of the peoples of the New World.
