Tag: #saints

Holy Jesus, Saint Lawrence O’Toole (1125-1180) was an archbishop who spent many years working hard for the Church.  On his deathbed, someone asked him if he wanted to make a will.  He grinned saying, “God […] Read More

Holy Spirit, when Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini was a child, she pretended she was a missionary to China as she sailed paper boats on a stream.  Although You eventually sent her west to America instead […] Read More

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.  He worked hard to achieve unity between Churches.  Today, there […] 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.  When his desire to imitate You compelled him to help […] 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 about the Faith.  Yet, he led the Church wisely and […] 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” or “tiro” means army recruit.] Though he was ordered to […] 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 artistry, but when he was asked to carve the statue […] 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 he won many people to the Faith through his cheerful […] 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, “Whoever loved his home more than I do?  All my […] 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 live a sanctified life filled with acts of kindness toward […] Read More