Today’s Saint

July 24, 2023

Saint of the Day for July 24: St. Sharbel Makhlouf

Franciscan Media - Although this saint never traveled far from the Lebanese village of Beka-Kafra where he was born, his influence has spread widely... Joseph Zaroun Maklouf was raised by an uncle because his father, a mule driver, died when Joseph was only three. ..
July 22, 2023

Saint of the Day for July 22: St. Mary Magdalene

Franciscan Media - Except for the mother of Jesus, few women are more honored in the Bible than Mary Magdalene. Yet she could well be the patron of the slandered, since there has been a persistent legend in the Church that she is the unnamed sinful woman who anointed the feet of Jesus in Luke 7:36-50.
July 21, 2023

Saint of the Day for July 21: St. Lawrence of Brindisi

Franciscan Media - At first glance, perhaps the most remarkable quality of Lawrence of Brindisi is his outstanding gift of languages. In addition to a thorough knowledge of his native Italian, he had complete reading and speaking ability in Latin, Hebrew, Greek, German, Bohemian, Spanish, and French.
July 20, 2023

Saint of the Day for July 20: St. Apollinaris

Franciscan Media - According to tradition, Saint Peter sent Apollinaris to Ravenna, Italy, as its first bishop. His preaching of the Good News was so successful that the pagans there beat him and drove him from the city. He returned, however, and was exiled a second time. After preaching in the area surrounding Ravenna, he entered the city again. ...

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