Dear God, Saint Josaphat Kuntsevych (c.1580-1623) was a peacemaker motivated by the belief that we should focus on what unites us rather than what divides.  […] Read More

O Precious Jesus, Saint Martin of Tours was raised by pagan parents, but after joining the Roman army he began to study the Christian faith.  […] Read More

Loving Father, Saint Leo the Great was pope during fearsome times.  Heathen armies were attacking the faithful in many places and Christians were spreading errors […] Read More

O Heavenly King, Saint Theodore of Amasea, the Tyro, (4th century) was a young soldier in the Roman army when he converted to Christianity. [“Tyro” […] Read More

Holy Lord, Saint Castorius (3rd century) was a carver who was commissioned by the emperor to make several statues.  He pleased the ruler with his […] Read More

God of Wisdom, Saint Willibrord (c. 658-739) converted many non-Christians at a very old age.  No aches or disabling illnesses could stop this apostle, and […] Read More

Beloved Savior, Saint Theophane Venard grieved his family when he became a missionary priest in a faraway land.  He never saw them again.  He said, […] Read More

Dear God, Saint Sylvia (c.515-c.592) was the mother of Saint Gregory the Great, who became a pope.  She and her husband raised their children to […] Read More

O Holy Spirit, Saint Charles Borromeo served as a bishop in a diocese that was plagued by superstitions and other faulty religious practices, but he […] Read More

O Loving Lord, Saint Martin de Porres studied medicine to cure the sufferings of people.  By entering the Dominican order and growing in holiness, he […] Read More