Today’s Saint

July 31, 2020

Saint of the Day for July 31: St. Ignatius of Loyola (Oct. 23, 1491 – July 31, 1556)

By Franciscan Media - Saint Ignatius of Loyola’s Story - The founder of the Jesuits was on his way to military fame and fortune when a cannon ball shattered his leg. Because there were no books of romance on hand during his convalescence, Ignatius whiled away the time reading a life of Christ and lives of the saints. His conscience was deeply touched, and a long, painful turning to Christ began.

July 29, 2020

Saint of the Day for July 29: St. Martha (b. 1st century)

By Franciscan Media Saint Martha’s Story – Martha, Mary, and their brother Lazarus were evidently close friends of Jesus. He came to their home simply as a […]

July 28, 2020

Saint of the Day for July 28: Blessed Stanley Rother (March 27, 1935 – July 28, 1981)

By Franciscan Media Blessed Stanley Rother’s Story – On May 25, 1963, Stanley Rother, a farmer from Okarche, Oklahoma, was ordained for his home diocese of Oklahoma […]

July 27, 2020

Saint of the Day for July 27: Blessed Antonio Lucci (Aug. 2, 1682 – July 25, 1752)

By Franciscan Media Blessed Antonio Lucci’s Story – Antonio studied with and was a friend of Saint Francesco Antonio Fasani, who after Antonio Lucci’s death, testified at the […]