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, Spain, […]
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 of […]
By Fr. Don Miller, OFM Saints Nereus and Achilleus’ Story – Devotion to these two saints goes back to the fourth century, though almost nothing is known of […]
By Franciscan Media Saint Ignatius of Laconi’s Story – Ignatius is another sainted begging brother. He was the second of seven children of peasant parents in Sardinia. His […]