Today’s Saint

October 2, 2018

Saint of the Day for October 2: Feast of the Guardian Angels

By Franciscan Media The Story of the Feast of the Guardian Angels – Perhaps no aspect of Catholic piety is as comforting to parents as the belief that […]

October 1, 2018

Saint of the Day for October 1: St Thérèse of Lisieux (Jan. 2, 1873 – Sept. 30, 1897)

By Franciscan Media - “I prefer the monotony of obscure sacrifice to all ecstasies. To pick up a pin for love can convert a soul.”... These are the words of Thérèse of Lisieux, a Carmelite nun called the “Little Flower,” who lived a cloistered life of obscurity in the convent of Lisieux, France. And her preference for hidden sacrifice did indeed convert souls. Few saints of God are more popular than this young nun. Her autobiography, The Story of a Soul, is read and loved throughout the world.

September 29, 2018

Saint of the Day for September 29: Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael

By Franciscan Media Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael’s Story – Angels—messengers from God—appear frequently in Scripture, but only Michael, Gabriel and Raphael are named. Michael appears in Daniel’s vision […]

September 28, 2018

Saint of the Day for September 28: St. Wenceslaus (c. 907 – 929)

By Franciscan Media Saint Wenceslaus’ Story – If saints have been falsely characterized as “other worldly,” the life of Wenceslaus stands as an example to the contrary: He […]