Saint of the Day St Maximilian Kolbe 14 August, 2017 0 St Maximilian Kolbe is known for sacrificing his life for a young husband and father.
Saint of the Day St Hippolytus of Rome 13 August, 2017 0 Not much is known of his early life, but we do know that Hippolytus, a Greek, was a pupil of Irenaeus, who was a disciple of Polycarp, who was disciple of John the beloved disciple of Jesus.
Saint of the Day St Clare of Assisi 11 August, 2017 3 St Clare of Assisi was the founder of the Poor Clares and the lifelong friend and spiritual guide of St Francis.
Saint of the Day St Lawrence 10 August, 2017 0 St Lawrence was an early martyr of the Church who looked after the poor of Rome.
Saint of the Day St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) 9 August, 2017 1 St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) was a modern day saint who converted from Judaism to Catholicism.
Saint of the Day St Mary of the Cross Mackillop 8 August, 2017 1 St Mary of the Cross Mackillop was a strong advocate for education and a champion of the poor.
Saint of the Day St Cajetan 7 August, 2017 1 St Cajetan loved working with the poor and showed great charity through the many encounters with people.
Saint of the Day Venerable Anthony Margil 6 August, 2017 2 Venerable Anthony Margil was a missionary who had this great desire of bringing other people to Christ.