Category Archives: Saints

Saint of the Day: Vincent Ferrer

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

St. Vincent Ferrer (1350-1419) was born in Valencia, Spain, and died in Vannes, Britany. He was a great scholar and became Master of Theology — he knew the entire Bible by heart. He was also a great preacher, preaching throughout … Continue reading →

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Saint of the Day: Isidore, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

“St. Isidore, who succeeded his brother St. Leander as Archbishop of Seville,       was one of the great bishops of the seventh century. He was proficient in all brances of knowledge and was regarded as one of the most learned men … Continue reading →

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Saint of the Day: St. Francis of Paola

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

St. Francis was born at Paula in Calabria; after living as a hermit for five         years (from the age of fourteen to nineteen) he gathered around him some companions with whom he led the religious life. This was the origin … Continue reading →

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The Annunciation of the Lord

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Today we feast, not fast, as we celebrate Mary’s yes.  Deacon Fournier via Catholic Online: March 25 is the Feast of the Annunciation of the Lord in the Roman Catholic Liturgical Calendar. This year, the Solemnity falls during Lent. Canon … Continue reading →

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Saint of the Day: Toribio de Mogrovejo, Bishop

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

VIA Catholic News Agency. Excerpt                                                     Catholics in Latin America and throughout the world will celebrate the life and ministry of St. Turibius of Mogrovejo on March 23. The 16th century bishop upheld the rights of Peru’s indigenous peoples, and became … Continue reading →

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Solemnity of Joseph, Husband of Mary

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

From the Office of Readings, by St. Bernadine of Sienna, priest:  There is a general rule concerning all special graces granted to any human being. Whenever the divine favor chooses someone to receive a special grace, or to accept a … Continue reading →

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Saint of the Day: St. Cyril of Jerusalem

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

St. Cyril, who is a Doctor and Father of the Church, is one of my favorite saints. Cyril, bishop of Jerusalem, was banished from his see on three occasions. With St. Athanasius and others, he belongs to the great champions … Continue reading →

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Saint of the Day: St. Patrick

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Happy St. Patrick’s Day.  St. Patrick is a great saint of the Church. It is not about green beer–which my favorite Irish deacon thinks is an abomination–and parades. St. Patrick gave himself completely to God. Deacon Keith Fournier has an … Continue reading →

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Catholics Do NOT Worship Saints!

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

But the press continually gets it wrong. Here is a version of an Associate Press report, via Fox News, on the relics of St. Therese of Lisieux: JERUSALEM –  Remains of a revered French nun who died more than 100 … Continue reading →

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Saint of the day: St. John of God

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

I love being Catholic. Many of our saints were sinners before their conversion to Jesus. There is hope for me! From Catholic Culture: St. John of God In 1503, at the age of eight, John fled from his parents for … Continue reading →

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