Today’s Saint

May 20, 2019

Saint of the Day for May 20: St. Bernardine of Siena (Sept. 8, 1380 – May 20, 1444)

By Franciscan Media Saint Bernardine of Siena’s Story – Most of the saints suffer great personal opposition, even persecution. Bernardine, by contrast, seems more like a human […]

May 17, 2019

Saint of the Day for May 17: St. Paschal Baylon (May 24, 1540 – May 15, 1592)

By Franciscan Media Saint Paschal Baylon’s story – In Paschal’s lifetime the Spanish empire in the New World was at the height of its power, though France […]

May 15, 2019

Saint of the Day for May 15: St. Isidore the Farmer (1070 – May 15, 1130)

By Franciscan Media Saint Isidore the Farmer’s Story – Isidore has become the patron of farmers and rural communities. In particular, he is the patron of Madrid, […]

May 14, 2019

Saint of the Day for May 14: St. Matthias (? – ?)

By Franciscan Media Saint Matthias’ Story – According to Acts 1:15-26, during the days after the Ascension Peter stood up in the midst of the brothers—about 120 […]

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