Today’s Saint

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 […]
August 14, 2018

Saint of the Day for August 14: St. Maximilian Mary Kolbe (Jan. 8, 1894 – Aug. 14, 1941)

By Franciscan Media Saint Maximilian Mary Kolbe’s Story – “I don’t know what’s going to become of you!” How many parents have said that? Maximilian Mary Kolbe’s reaction was, […]
August 13, 2018

Saint of the Day for August 13: Sts. Pontian and Hippolytus

By Franciscan Media Saints Pontian and Hippolytus’ Story – Two men died for the faith after harsh treatment and exhaustion in the mines of Sardinia. One had been pope […]

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