Today’s Saint

Nicholas, familiarly known as "Little John," was small in stature but big in the esteem of his fellow Jesuits.

The seventh general minister of the Franciscan Order, John was known for his attempts to bring back the earlier spirit of the Order after the death of St. Francis of Assisi.

Legends about Patrick abound; but truth is best served by our seeing two solid qualities in him: He was humble and he was courageous.

Born near Meux, France, Louise lost her mother when she was still a child, her beloved father when she was but 15.