Today’s Saint

August 7, 2023

Saint of the Day for August 7: St. Cajetan (Oct. 1, 1480 – Aug. 7, 1547)

By Franciscan Media - Like most of us, Cajetan seemed headed for an “ordinary” life—first as a lawyer, then as a priest engaged in the work of the Roman Curia... His life took a characteristic turn when he joined the Oratory of Divine Love in Rome, a group devoted to piety and charity, shortly after his ordination at 36. When he was 42 he founded a hospital for incurables at Venice.
August 5, 2023

Saint of the Day for August 5: Dedication of Saint Mary Major Basilica

Franciscan Media - Franciscan Media - St. Mary Major is one of the four Roman basilicas known as patriarchal churches in memory of the first centers of the Church. St. John Lateran represents Rome, the See of Peter; St. Paul Outside the Walls, the See of Alexandria, allegedly the see presided over by Mark; St. Peter’s, the See of Constantinople; and St. Mary’s, the See of Antioch, where Mary is supposed to have spent most of her later life.
August 4, 2023

Saint of the Day for August 4: St. John Vianney

By Franciscan Media - A man with vision overcomes obstacles and performs deeds that seem impossible. John Vianney was a man with vision: He wanted to become a priest. But he had to overcome his meager formal schooling, which inadequately prepared him for seminary studies.
August 3, 2023

Saint of the Day for August 3: St. Peter Julian Eymard

Franciscan Media - Born in La Mure d’Isère in southeastern France, Peter Julian’s faith journey drew him from being a priest in the Diocese of Grenoble in 1834, to joining the Marists in 1839, to founding the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament in 1856... In addition to those changes ....

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