Today’s Saint

June 30, 2020

Saint of the Day for June 30: First Martyrs of the Church of Rome (d. 64)

By Franciscan Media First Martyrs of the Church of Rome’s Story – There were Christians in Rome within a dozen or so years after the death of […]

June 29, 2020

Saint of the Day for June 29: Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul

By Franciscan Media - Peter (d. 64?) Saint Mark ends the first half of his Gospel with a triumphant climax. He has recorded doubt, misunderstanding, and the opposition of many to Jesus. Now Peter makes his great confession of faith: “You are the Messiah” (Mark 8:29b). It was one of the many glorious moments in Peter’s life, beginning with the day he was called from his nets along the Sea of Galilee to become a fisher of men for Jesus.

June 27, 2020

Saint of the Day for June 27: Cyril of Alexandria (378 – June 27, 444)

By Franciscan Media Saint Cyril of Alexandria’s Story – Saints are not born with halos around their heads. Cyril, recognized as a great teacher of the Church, […]

June 26, 2020

Saint of the Day for June 26: Blessed Raymond Lull (c. 1235 – June 28, 1315)

By Franciscan Media Blessed Raymond Lull’s Story – Raymond worked all his life to promote the missions and died a missionary to North Africa. Raymond was born […]