Today’s Saint

September 3, 2020

Saint of the Day for Sept. 3: St. Gregory the Great (c. 540 – March 12, 604)

By Franciscan Media - Saint Gregory the Great was the prefect of Rome before he was 30. After five years in office he resigned, founded six monasteries on his Sicilian estate, and became a Benedictine monk in his own home at Rome... Ordained a priest, Gregory became one of the pope’s seven deacons, and also served six years in the East as papal representative in Constantinople. He was recalled to become abbot, but at the age of 50 was elected pope by the clergy and people of Rome.
September 2, 2020

Saint of the Day for September 2: Blessed John Francis Burté and Companions (d. Sept. 2, 1792/Jan. 21, 1794)

By Franciscan Media: Blessed John Francis Burté and Companions’ Story-These priests were victims of the French Revolution. Though their martyrdom spans a period of several years, they stand together in the Church’s memory because they all gave their lives for the same principle. In 1791, the Civil Constitution of the Clergy required all priests to take an oath which amounted to a denial of the faith. Each of these men refused and was executed.
August 31, 2020

Saint of the Day for August 31: St. Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus (1st century)

By Franciscan Media - The actions of these two influential Jewish leaders give insight into the charismatic power of Jesus and his teachings—and the risks that could be involved in following him... Joseph was a respected, wealthy civic leader who had become a disciple of Jesus. Following the death of Jesus, Joseph obtained Jesus’ body from Pilate, wrapped it in fine linen and buried it. For these reasons, Joseph is considered the patron saint of funeral directors and pallbearers.
August 28, 2020

Saint of the Day for August 28: St. Augustine of Hippo (Nov. 13, 354 – Aug. 28, 430)

Saint Augustine’s Story - A Christian at 33, a priest at 36, a bishop at 41: Many people are familiar with the biographical sketch of Augustine of Hippo, sinner turned saint. But really to get to know the man is a rewarding experience... There quickly surfaces the intensity with which he lived his life, whether his path led away from or toward God. The tears of his mother, the instructions of Ambrose and, most of all, God himself speaking to him in the Scriptures, redirected Augustine’s love of life to a life of love.

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