Claude lived a strictly ascetical life, giving his surplus income to the sick, the poor and needy converts.
Roman Emperor Claudius cancelled all marriages in Rome. But Valentine, a priest would secretly marry couples who came to him.
Summaries: Ss Cyril and Methodius, Missionaries. Cyril: A monk who was born about 826 in Thessalonica (Greece); died at Rome in 869. Methodius (his brother) : Born about 815; died in Velehrad (Czech Republic) in 885.
Summary : Cyril and Methodius: These were two brothers from Thessalonica in Greece who became apostles of the Slavs, translated the Scriptures and indigenised the liturgy for the Slav people. In 1980 they were named by Pope John Paul II [...]
Modhomhnoc went to study at the monastery of St David at Menevia in Wales, where he cultivated the flowers in the garden and kept the bees.
Meletius became bishop of Antioch when the Church was in the throes of the Arian heresy.
Among the miracles of Gobnait's prayer was the stopping of a pestilence in her parish. She is also famed for her cultivation of bees at Ballyvourney, Co Cork .
On 11th February 1858 Our Lady first appeared to 14-year-old Bernadette Soubirous. In 1992 Pope John Paul II instituted the World Day of the Sick to be held this date.
Scholastica, the sister of St Benedict, consecrated herself to God from her earliest years.
Francisco, crippled in both legs from birth, joined the De la Salle Brothers and became a great teacher and holy man. He is Ecuador's first canonised saint.
Jerome devoted himself at this time to service of the poor and suffering, Because of his work with abandoned children he is the patron saint of orphans.
Mel, a Briton, a disciple and relative of St Patrick travelled with him from Britain. It was Mel and not Patrick who "gave Brigid the veil".
In 1597, twenty-seven men were arrested, brought to Nagasaki, crucified, then pierced with lances on a hill near the city. One of them was , the Jesuit Paul Miki
St Agatha is one of the best-loved saints and martyrs in Christian devotion. After she refused the advances of a suitor, she died for her virginity.
Although rather wild in his youth, Andrew joined the Carmelites and became bishop of Fiesole. In later life was noted for his penance and his love of the poor.
Blaise, is best known as the patron saint of people with sore throats. On this day in many places people gather in churches for the blessing of throats.
Théophane, a French missionary, was beheaded for his faith. His letters inspired St Thérèse of Lisieux who later become patroness of the missions.
"From the time I first directed my mind on God," said Brigid (Mary of the Gael',"I have never taken it away from him."
Summary 1: Bridget patroness of those who have a care for the earth, for justice, equality and peace and also model for contemplative prayer.
Brigidine Sister Rita Minehan profiles St Brigid here as a model for contemplative prayer.
John priest, educator and founder of the Salesian Order spent most of his life rehabilitating boys from lives of poverty and crime to become productive and virtuous men.
Margaret Ball and Francis Taylor, were among a group of seventeen Irish martyrs beatified by Pope John Paul II in 1992.
In 580, Aidan returned to Ireland and the coast of Wexford. Here, well known for generosity and kindness, he served in the area around Ferns.
St Gildas is best known for his historical work ‘De excidio Britanniae’, (“On the Ruin of Britain”) and for a Penitential, both of which were widely used in [...]
The Council of Trent placed Thomas' Summa Theologica, his summary of theology, on the altar beside the Bible as a mark of reverence..
If feminism means promoting the dignity of women, Angela Merici, can certainly claim to be among the first. She founded the Ursuline community
Timothy and Titus were two of Paul's most loyal companions, disciples and helpers.
Most of what we know about Paul, the 'apostles of the Gentiles' comes from the Acts of the Apostles and from his letters.
Francis was an influential bishop, spiritual director, author and preacher. "To be an angel in prayer and a beast in one's relations with people is to go lame on both legs."
Ildephonsus of Toledo, abbot and archbishop reflects the growth of Christianity in Toledo, Spain, at the beginning of the 7th century.
The deacon Vincent's fearless manner so angered the governor that he was tortured and killed at Valencia. He was the earliest of the Spanish martyrs.
