Today’s Saint

August 21, 2018

Saint of the Day for August 21: St. Pius X (June 2, 1835 – Aug. 20, 1914)

By Franciscan Media Saint Pius X’s Story – Pius X is perhaps best remembered for his encouragement of the frequent reception of Holy Communion, especially by children. […]
August 20, 2018

Saint of the Day for August 20: Bernard of Clairvaux (1090 – August 20, 1153)

 By Franciscan Media Saint Bernard of Clairvaux’s Story – Man of the century! Woman of the century! You see such terms applied to so many today—“golfer of the century,” […]
August 17, 2018

Saint of the Day for August 17: Joan of the Cross  (June 18, 1666 – Aug. 17, 1736)

By Franciscan Media Saint Joan of the Cross’ Story – An encounter with a shabby old woman many dismissed as insane prompted Saint Joan to dedicate her life […]
August 16, 2018

Saint of the Day for August 16: St. Stephen of Hungary (975 – Aug. 15, 1038)

By Franciscan Media Saint Stephen of Hungary’s Story – The Church is universal, but its expression is always affected—for good or ill—by local culture. There are no […]

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