Catholic saints are holy people and human people who lived extraordinary lives. Each saint the Church honors responded to an invitation from God to use his or her unique gifts. God calls each one of us to be a saint. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintofDay/default.asp Religion & Spirituality 2009 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:00:00 -0500 AmericanCatholic.org Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:00:00 -0500 720 podcast@franciscanradio.org FeedForAll v1.0 (2.0.0.3) http://www.americancatholic.org/Webmasters/buttons/SaintofDay/SaintofDay1.gif http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintofDay/default.asp Catholic saints are holy people and human people who lived extraordinary lives. 98 96 Catholic saints are holy people and human people who lived extraordinary lives. Catholic saints are holy people and human people who lived extraordinary lives. Each saint the Church honors responded to an invitation from God to use his or her unique gifts. God calls each one of us to be a saint. FranciscanRadio.org FranciscanRadio.org podcast@franciscanradio.org no 2009noCatholic saints are holy people and human people who lived extraordinary lives. Each saint the Church honors responded to an invitation from God to use his or her unique gifts. God calls each one of us to be a saint. With apparent strong conviction of the importance of the Bishop of Rome in the Church, and of the Church as the ongoing sign of Christ's presence in the world, Leo the Great displayed endless dedication in his role as pope. Elected in 440, he worked tirelessly as "Peter's successor," guiding his fellow bishops as "equals in the episcopacy and infirmities." http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1195 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:00:00 -0500 With apparent strong conviction of the importance of the Bishop of Rome in the Church, and of the Church as the ongoing sign of Christ's presence in the world, Leo the Great displayed endless dedication in his role as pope. Elected in 440, he worked tirelessly as "Peter's successor," guiding his fellow bishops as "equals in the episcopacy and infirmities." With apparent strong conviction of the importance of the Bishop of Rome in the Church, and of the Church as the ongoing sign of Christ's presence in the world, Leo the Great displayed endless dedication in his role as pope. Elected in 440, he worked tirelessly as "Peter's successor," guiding his fellow bishops as "equals in the episcopacy and infirmities." 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Leo the Great, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noWith apparent strong conviction of the importance of the Bishop of Rome in the Church, and of the Church as the ongoing sign of Christ's presence in the world, Leo the Great displayed endless dedication in his role as pope. Elected in 440, he worked tirelAmerianCatholic.orgWith apparent strong conviction of the importance of the Bishop of Rome in the Church, and of the Church as the ongoing sign of Christ's presence in the world, Leo the Great displayed endless dedication in his role as pope. Elected in 440, he worked tirelessly as "Peter's successor," guiding his fellow bishops as "equals in the episcopacy and infirmities."Religion & Spirituality Most Catholics think of St. Peter's as the pope's main church, but they are wrong. St. John Lateran is the pope's church, the cathedral of the Diocese of Rome where the Bishop of Rome presides. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1194 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:00:00 -0500 Most Catholics think of St. Peter's as the pope's main church, but they are wrong. St. John Lateran is the pope's church, the cathedral of the Diocese of Rome where the Bishop of Rome presides. Most Catholics think of St. Peter's as the pope's main church, but they are wrong. St. John Lateran is the pope's church, the cathedral of the Diocese of Rome where the Bishop of Rome presides. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org Dedication of St. John Lateran, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noMost Catholics think of St. Peter's as the pope's main church, but they are wrong. St. John Lateran is the pope's church, the cathedral of the Diocese of Rome where the Bishop of Rome presides.AmerianCatholic.orgMost Catholics think of St. Peter's as the pope's main church, but they are wrong. St. John Lateran is the pope's church, the cathedral of the Diocese of Rome where the Bishop of Rome presides.Religion & Spirituality A humble man, John Duns Scotus has been one of the most influential Franciscans through the centuries. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1193 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:00:00 -0500 A humble man, John Duns Scotus has been one of the most influential Franciscans through the centuries. A humble man, John Duns Scotus has been one of the most influential Franciscans through the centuries. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org Blessed John Duns Scotus, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noA humble man, John Duns Scotus has been one of the most influential Franciscans through the centuries.AmerianCatholic.orgA humble man, John Duns Scotus has been one of the most influential Franciscans through the centuries.Religion & Spirituality Didacus is living proof that God "chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong" (1 Corinthians 1:27). http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1192 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:00:00 -0500 Didacus is living proof that God "chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong" (1 Corinthians 1:27). Didacus is living proof that God "chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong" (1 Corinthians 1:27). 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Didacus, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noDidacus is living proof that God "chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong" (1 Corinthians 1:27).AmerianCatholic.orgDidacus is living proof that God "chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong" (1 Corinthians 1:27).Religion & Spirituality Nicholas and his three companions are among the 158 Franciscans who have been martyred in the Holy Land since the friars became custodians of the shrines in 1335. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1191 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:00:00 -0500 Nicholas and his three companions are among the 158 Franciscans who have been martyred in the Holy Land since the friars became custodians of the shrines in 1335. Nicholas and his three companions are among the 158 Franciscans who have been martyred in the Holy Land since the friars became custodians of the shrines in 1335. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Nicholas Tavelic and Companions, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noNicholas and his three companions are among the 158 Franciscans who have been martyred in the Holy Land since the friars became custodians of the shrines in 1335.AmerianCatholic.orgNicholas and his three companions are among the 158 Franciscans who have been martyred in the Holy Land since the friars became custodians of the shrines in 1335.Religion & Spirituality Barney Casey became one of Detroit's best-known priests even though he was not allowed to preach formally or to hear confessions! http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1190 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:00:00 -0500 Barney Casey became one of Detroit's best-known priests even though he was not allowed to preach formally or to hear confessions! Barney Casey became one of Detroit's best-known priests even though he was not allowed to preach formally or to hear confessions! 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org Venerable Solanus Casey, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noBarney Casey became one of Detroit's best-known priests even though he was not allowed to preach formally or to hear confessions!AmerianCatholic.orgBarney Casey became one of Detroit's best-known priests even though he was not allowed to preach formally or to hear confessions!Religion & Spirituality The name of St. Charles Borromeo is associated with reform. He lived during the time of the Protestant Reformation, and had a hand in the reform of the whole Church during the final years of the Council of Trent. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1189 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:00:00 -0500 The name of St. Charles Borromeo is associated with reform. He lived during the time of the Protestant Reformation, and had a hand in the reform of the whole Church during the final years of the Council of Trent. The name of St. Charles Borromeo is associated with reform. He lived during the time of the Protestant Reformation, and had a hand in the reform of the whole Church during the final years of the Council of Trent. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Charles Borromeo, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noThe name of St. Charles Borromeo is associated with reform. He lived during the time of the Protestant Reformation, and had a hand in the reform of the whole Church during the final years of the Council of Trent.AmerianCatholic.orgThe name of St. Charles Borromeo is associated with reform. He lived during the time of the Protestant Reformation, and had a hand in the reform of the whole Church during the final years of the Council of Trent.Religion & Spirituality "Father unknown" is the cold legal phrase sometimes used on baptismal records. "Half-breed" or "war souvenir" is the cruel name inflicted by those of "pure" blood. Like many others, Martin might have grown to be a bitter man, but he did not. It was said that even as a child he gave his heart and his goods to the poor and despised. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1188 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:00:00 -0500 "Father unknown" is the cold legal phrase sometimes used on baptismal records. "Half-breed" or "war souvenir" is the cruel name inflicted by those of "pure" blood. Like many others, Martin might have grown to be a bitter man, but he did not. It was said that even as a child he gave his heart and his goods to the poor and despised. "Father unknown" is the cold legal phrase sometimes used on baptismal records. "Half-breed" or "war souvenir" is the cruel name inflicted by those of "pure" blood. Like many others, Martin might have grown to be a bitter man, but he did not. It was said that even as a child he gave his heart and his goods to the poor and despised. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Martin de Porres, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no no"Father unknown" is the cold legal phrase sometimes used on baptismal records. "Half-breed" or "war souvenir" is the cruel name inflicted by those of "pure" blood. Like many others, Martin might have grown to be a bitter man, but he did not. It was said tAmerianCatholic.org"Father unknown" is the cold legal phrase sometimes used on baptismal records. "Half-breed" or "war souvenir" is the cruel name inflicted by those of "pure" blood. Like many others, Martin might have grown to be a bitter man, but he did not. It was said that even as a child he gave his heart and his goods to the poor and despised.Religion & Spirituality The Church has encouraged prayer for the dead from the earliest times as an act of Christian charity. "If we had no care for the dead," Augustine noted, "we would not be in the habit of praying for them." Yet pre-Christian rites for the deceased kept such a strong hold on the superstitious imagination that a liturgical commemoration was not observed until the early Middle Ages, when monastic communities began to mark an annual day of prayer for the departed members. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1187 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:00:00 -0500 The Church has encouraged prayer for the dead from the earliest times as an act of Christian charity. "If we had no care for the dead," Augustine noted, "we would not be in the habit of praying for them." Yet pre-Christian rites for the deceased kept such a strong hold on the superstitious imagination that a liturgical commemoration was not observed until the early Middle Ages, when monastic communities began to mark an annual day of prayer for the departed members. The Church has encouraged prayer for the dead from the earliest times as an act of Christian charity. "If we had no care for the dead," Augustine noted, "we would not be in the habit of praying for them." Yet pre-Christian rites for the deceased kept such a strong hold on the superstitious imagination that a liturgical commemoration was not observed until the early Middle Ages, when monastic communities began to mark an annual day of prayer for the departed members. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org Feast of All Souls, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noThe Church has encouraged prayer for the dead from the earliest times as an act of Christian charity. "If we had no care for the dead," Augustine noted, "we would not be in the habit of praying for them." Yet pre-Christian rites for the deceased kept suchAmerianCatholic.orgThe Church has encouraged prayer for the dead from the earliest times as an act of Christian charity. "If we had no care for the dead," Augustine noted, "we would not be in the habit of praying for them." Yet pre-Christian rites for the deceased kept such a strong hold on the superstitious imagination that a liturgical commemoration was not observed until the early Middle Ages, when monastic communities began to mark an annual day of prayer for the departed members.Religion & Spirituality The earliest certain observance of a feast in honor of all the saints is an early fourth-century commemoration of "all the martyrs." In the early seventh century, after successive waves of invaders plundered the catacombs, Pope Boniface IV gathered up some 28 wagonloads of bones and reinterred them beneath the Pantheon, a Roman temple dedicated to all the gods. The pope rededicated the shrine as a Christian church. According to Venerable Bede, the pope intended "that the memory of all the saints might in the future be honored in the place which had formerly been dedicated to the worship not of gods but of demons" (On the Calculation of Time). http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1186 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:00:00 -0500 The earliest certain observance of a feast in honor of all the saints is an early fourth-century commemoration of "all the martyrs." In the early seventh century, after successive waves of invaders plundered the catacombs, Pope Boniface IV gathered up some 28 wagonloads of bones and reinterred them beneath the Pantheon, a Roman temple dedicated to all the gods. The pope rededicated the shrine as a Christian church. According to Venerable Bede, the pope intended "that the memory of all the saints might in the future be honored in the place which had formerly been dedicated to the worship not of gods but of demons" (On the Calculation of Time). The earliest certain observance of a feast in honor of all the saints is an early fourth-century commemoration of "all the martyrs." In the early seventh century, after successive waves of invaders plundered the catacombs, Pope Boniface IV gathered up some 28 wagonloads of bones and reinterred them beneath the Pantheon, a Roman temple dedicated to all the gods. The pope rededicated the shrine as a Christian church. According to Venerable Bede, the pope intended "that the memory of all the saints might in the future be honored in the place which had formerly been dedicated to the worship not of gods but of demons" (On the Calculation of Time). 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org Feast of All Saints, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noThe earliest certain observance of a feast in honor of all the saints is an early fourth-century commemoration of "all the martyrs." In the early seventh century, after successive waves of invaders plundered the catacombs, Pope Boniface IV gathered up somAmerianCatholic.orgThe earliest certain observance of a feast in honor of all the saints is an early fourth-century commemoration of "all the martyrs." In the early seventh century, after successive waves of invaders plundered the catacombs, Pope Boniface IV gathered up some 28 wagonloads of bones and reinterred them beneath the Pantheon, a Roman temple dedicated to all the gods. The pope rededicated the shrine as a Christian church. According to Venerable Bede, the pope intended "that the memory of all the saints might in the future be honored in the place which had formerly been dedicated to the worship not of gods but of demons" (On the Calculation of Time).Religion & Spirituality Wolfgang was born in Swabia, Germany, and was educated at a school located at the abbey of Reichenau. There he encountered Henry, a young noble who went on to become Archbishop of Trier. Meanwhile, Wolfgang remained in close contact with the archbishop, teaching in his cathedral school and supporting his efforts to reform the clergy. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1185 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0500 Wolfgang was born in Swabia, Germany, and was educated at a school located at the abbey of Reichenau. There he encountered Henry, a young noble who went on to become Archbishop of Trier. Meanwhile, Wolfgang remained in close contact with the archbishop, teaching in his cathedral school and supporting his efforts to reform the clergy. Wolfgang was born in Swabia, Germany, and was educated at a school located at the abbey of Reichenau. There he encountered Henry, a young noble who went on to become Archbishop of Trier. Meanwhile, Wolfgang remained in close contact with the archbishop, teaching in his cathedral school and supporting his efforts to reform the clergy. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Wolfgang of Regensburg, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noWolfgang was born in Swabia, Germany, and was educated at a school located at the abbey of Reichenau. There he encountered Henry, a young noble who went on to become Archbishop of Trier. Meanwhile, Wolfgang remained in close contact with the archbishop, tAmerianCatholic.orgWolfgang was born in Swabia, Germany, and was educated at a school located at the abbey of Reichenau. There he encountered Henry, a young noble who went on to become Archbishop of Trier. Meanwhile, Wolfgang remained in close contact with the archbishop, teaching in his cathedral school and supporting his efforts to reform the clergy.Religion & Spirituality Tragedy and challenge beset today's saint early in life, but Alphonsus Rodriguez found happiness and contentment through simple service and prayer. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1184 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0500 Tragedy and challenge beset today's saint early in life, but Alphonsus Rodriguez found happiness and contentment through simple service and prayer. Tragedy and challenge beset today's saint early in life, but Alphonsus Rodriguez found happiness and contentment through simple service and prayer. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Alphonsus Rodriguez, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noTragedy and challenge beset today's saint early in life, but Alphonsus Rodriguez found happiness and contentment through simple service and prayer.AmerianCatholic.orgTragedy and challenge beset today's saint early in life, but Alphonsus Rodriguez found happiness and contentment through simple service and prayer.Religion & Spirituality Life in second- and third-century Jerusalem couldn't have been easy, but St. Narcissus managed to live well beyond 100. Some even speculate he lived to 160. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1878 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0500 Life in second- and third-century Jerusalem couldn't have been easy, but St. Narcissus managed to live well beyond 100. Some even speculate he lived to 160. Life in second- and third-century Jerusalem couldn't have been easy, but St. Narcissus managed to live well beyond 100. Some even speculate he lived to 160. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Narcissus of Jerusalem, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noLife in second- and third-century Jerusalem couldn't have been easy, but St. Narcissus managed to live well beyond 100. Some even speculate he lived to 160.AmerianCatholic.orgLife in second- and third-century Jerusalem couldn't have been easy, but St. Narcissus managed to live well beyond 100. Some even speculate he lived to 160.Religion & Spirituality Jude is so named by Luke and Acts. Matthew and Mark call him Thaddeus. He is not mentioned elsewhere in the Gospels, except, of course, where all the apostles are referred to. Scholars hold that he is not the author of the Letter of Jude. Actually, Jude had the same name as Judas Iscariot. Evidently because of the disgrace of that name, it was shortened to "Jude" in English. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1182 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0500 Jude is so named by Luke and Acts. Matthew and Mark call him Thaddeus. He is not mentioned elsewhere in the Gospels, except, of course, where all the apostles are referred to. Scholars hold that he is not the author of the Letter of Jude. Actually, Jude had the same name as Judas Iscariot. Evidently because of the disgrace of that name, it was shortened to "Jude" in English. Jude is so named by Luke and Acts. Matthew and Mark call him Thaddeus. He is not mentioned elsewhere in the Gospels, except, of course, where all the apostles are referred to. Scholars hold that he is not the author of the Letter of Jude. Actually, Jude had the same name as Judas Iscariot. Evidently because of the disgrace of that name, it was shortened to "Jude" in English. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org Sts. Simon and Jude, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noJude is so named by Luke and Acts. Matthew and Mark call him Thaddeus. He is not mentioned elsewhere in the Gospels, except, of course, where all the apostles are referred to. Scholars hold that he is not the author of the Letter of Jude. Actually, Jude hAmerianCatholic.orgJude is so named by Luke and Acts. Matthew and Mark call him Thaddeus. He is not mentioned elsewhere in the Gospels, except, of course, where all the apostles are referred to. Scholars hold that he is not the author of the Letter of Jude. Actually, Jude had the same name as Judas Iscariot. Evidently because of the disgrace of that name, it was shortened to "Jude" in English.Religion & Spirituality Dominicans honor one of their own today, Blessed Bartholomew of Vicenza. This was a man who used his skills as a preacher to challenge the heresies of his day. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1181 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0500 Dominicans honor one of their own today, Blessed Bartholomew of Vicenza. This was a man who used his skills as a preacher to challenge the heresies of his day. Dominicans honor one of their own today, Blessed Bartholomew of Vicenza. This was a man who used his skills as a preacher to challenge the heresies of his day. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org Blessed Bartholomew of Vicenza, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noDominicans honor one of their own today, Blessed Bartholomew of Vicenza. This was a man who used his skills as a preacher to challenge the heresies of his day.AmerianCatholic.orgDominicans honor one of their own today, Blessed Bartholomew of Vicenza. This was a man who used his skills as a preacher to challenge the heresies of his day.Religion & Spirituality Contardo Ferrini was the son of a teacher who went on to become a learned man himself, one acquainted with some dozen languages. Today he is known as the patron of universities. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1180 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0500 Contardo Ferrini was the son of a teacher who went on to become a learned man himself, one acquainted with some dozen languages. Today he is known as the patron of universities. Contardo Ferrini was the son of a teacher who went on to become a learned man himself, one acquainted with some dozen languages. Today he is known as the patron of universities. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org Blessed Contardo Ferrini, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noContardo Ferrini was the son of a teacher who went on to become a learned man himself, one acquainted with some dozen languages. Today he is known as the patron of universities.AmerianCatholic.orgContardo Ferrini was the son of a teacher who went on to become a learned man himself, one acquainted with some dozen languages. Today he is known as the patron of universities.Religion & Spirituality God's plan in a person's life often takes unexpected turns which become life-giving through cooperation with God's grace. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1179 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0500 God's plan in a person's life often takes unexpected turns which become life-giving through cooperation with God's grace. God's plan in a person's life often takes unexpected turns which become life-giving through cooperation with God's grace. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org Blessed Antônio de Sant'Anna Galvão, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noGod's plan in a person's life often takes unexpected turns which become life-giving through cooperation with God's grace.AmerianCatholic.orgGod's plan in a person's life often takes unexpected turns which become life-giving through cooperation with God's grace.Religion & Spirituality The "spiritual father of Cuba" was a missionary, religious founder, social reformer, queen's chaplain, writer and publisher, archbishop and refugee. He was a Spaniard whose work took him to the Canary Islands, Cuba, Madrid, Paris and to the First Vatican Council. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1178 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0500 The "spiritual father of Cuba" was a missionary, religious founder, social reformer, queen's chaplain, writer and publisher, archbishop and refugee. He was a Spaniard whose work took him to the Canary Islands, Cuba, Madrid, Paris and to the First Vatican Council. The "spiritual father of Cuba" was a missionary, religious founder, social reformer, queen's chaplain, writer and publisher, archbishop and refugee. He was a Spaniard whose work took him to the Canary Islands, Cuba, Madrid, Paris and to the First Vatican Council. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Anthony Claret, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noThe "spiritual father of Cuba" was a missionary, religious founder, social reformer, queen's chaplain, writer and publisher, archbishop and refugee. He was a Spaniard whose work took him to the Canary Islands, Cuba, Madrid, Paris and to the First Vatican AmerianCatholic.orgThe "spiritual father of Cuba" was a missionary, religious founder, social reformer, queen's chaplain, writer and publisher, archbishop and refugee. He was a Spaniard whose work took him to the Canary Islands, Cuba, Madrid, Paris and to the First Vatican Council.Religion & Spirituality It has been said the Christian saints are the world's greatest optimists. Not blind to the existence and consequences of evil, they base their confidence on the power of Christ's redemption. The power of conversion through Christ extends not only to sinful people but also to calamitous events. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1177 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0500 It has been said the Christian saints are the world's greatest optimists. Not blind to the existence and consequences of evil, they base their confidence on the power of Christ's redemption. The power of conversion through Christ extends not only to sinful people but also to calamitous events. It has been said the Christian saints are the world's greatest optimists. Not blind to the existence and consequences of evil, they base their confidence on the power of Christ's redemption. The power of conversion through Christ extends not only to sinful people but also to calamitous events. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. John of Capistrano, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noIt has been said the Christian saints are the world's greatest optimists. Not blind to the existence and consequences of evil, they base their confidence on the power of Christ's redemption. The power of conversion through Christ extends not only to sinfuAmerianCatholic.orgIt has been said the Christian saints are the world's greatest optimists. Not blind to the existence and consequences of evil, they base their confidence on the power of Christ's redemption. The power of conversion through Christ extends not only to sinful people but also to calamitous events.Religion & Spirituality Peter was a contemporary of well-known 16th-century Spanish saints, including Ignatius of Loyola and John of the Cross. He served as confessor to St. Teresa of Avila. Church reform was a major issue in Peter's day, and he directed most of his energies toward that end. His death came one year before the Council of Trent ended. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1176 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0500 Peter was a contemporary of well-known 16th-century Spanish saints, including Ignatius of Loyola and John of the Cross. He served as confessor to St. Teresa of Avila. Church reform was a major issue in Peter's day, and he directed most of his energies toward that end. His death came one year before the Council of Trent ended. Peter was a contemporary of well-known 16th-century Spanish saints, including Ignatius of Loyola and John of the Cross. He served as confessor to St. Teresa of Avila. Church reform was a major issue in Peter's day, and he directed most of his energies toward that end. His death came one year before the Council of Trent ended. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Peter of Alcantara, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noPeter was a contemporary of well-known 16th-century Spanish saints, including Ignatius of Loyola and John of the Cross. He served as confessor to St. Teresa of Avila. Church reform was a major issue in Peter's day, and he directed most of his energies towAmerianCatholic.orgPeter was a contemporary of well-known 16th-century Spanish saints, including Ignatius of Loyola and John of the Cross. He served as confessor to St. Teresa of Avila. Church reform was a major issue in Peter's day, and he directed most of his energies toward that end. His death came one year before the Council of Trent ended.Religion & Spirituality Despite his best efforts to live in prayer and solitude, today's saint found it difficult to achieve his deepest desire. People were naturally drawn to Hilarion as a source of spiritual wisdom and peace. He had reached such fame by the time of his death that his body had to be secretly removed so that a shrine would not be built in his honor. Instead, he was buried in his home village. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1175 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0500 Despite his best efforts to live in prayer and solitude, today's saint found it difficult to achieve his deepest desire. People were naturally drawn to Hilarion as a source of spiritual wisdom and peace. He had reached such fame by the time of his death that his body had to be secretly removed so that a shrine would not be built in his honor. Instead, he was buried in his home village. Despite his best efforts to live in prayer and solitude, today's saint found it difficult to achieve his deepest desire. People were naturally drawn to Hilarion as a source of spiritual wisdom and peace. He had reached such fame by the time of his death that his body had to be secretly removed so that a shrine would not be built in his honor. Instead, he was buried in his home village. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Hilarion, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noDespite his best efforts to live in prayer and solitude, today's saint found it difficult to achieve his deepest desire. People were naturally drawn to Hilarion as a source of spiritual wisdom and peace. He had reached such fame by the time of his death tAmerianCatholic.orgDespite his best efforts to live in prayer and solitude, today's saint found it difficult to achieve his deepest desire. People were naturally drawn to Hilarion as a source of spiritual wisdom and peace. He had reached such fame by the time of his death that his body had to be secretly removed so that a shrine would not be built in his honor. Instead, he was buried in his home village. Religion & Spirituality If anyone knew rejection, ridicule and disappointment, it was today's saint. But such trials only brought Maria Bertilla Boscardin closer to God and more determined to serve him. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1884 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0500 If anyone knew rejection, ridicule and disappointment, it was today's saint. But such trials only brought Maria Bertilla Boscardin closer to God and more determined to serve him. If anyone knew rejection, ridicule and disappointment, it was today's saint. But such trials only brought Maria Bertilla Boscardin closer to God and more determined to serve him. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Maria Bertilla Boscardin, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noIf anyone knew rejection, ridicule and disappointment, it was today's saint. But such trials only brought Maria Bertilla Boscardin closer to God and more determined to serve him. AmerianCatholic.orgIf anyone knew rejection, ridicule and disappointment, it was today's saint. But such trials only brought Maria Bertilla Boscardin closer to God and more determined to serve him. Religion & Spirituality Isaac Jogues (1607-1646): Isaac Jogues and his companions were the first martyrs of the North American continent officially recognized by the Church. As a young Jesuit, Isaac Jogues, a man of learning and culture, taught literature in France. He gave up that career to work among the Huron Indians in the New World, and in 1636 he and his companions, under the leadership of John de Brébeuf, arrived in Quebec. The Hurons were constantly warred upon by the Iroquois, and in a few years Father Jogues was captured by the Iroquois and imprisoned for 13 months. His letters and journals tell how he and his companions were led from village to village, how they were beaten, tortured and forced to watch as their Huron converts were mangled and killed. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1173 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0500 Isaac Jogues (1607-1646): Isaac Jogues and his companions were the first martyrs of the North American continent officially recognized by the Church. As a young Jesuit, Isaac Jogues, a man of learning and culture, taught literature in France. He gave up that career to work among the Huron Indians in the New World, and in 1636 he and his companions, under the leadership of John de Brébeuf, arrived in Quebec. The Hurons were constantly warred upon by the Iroquois, and in a few years Father Jogues was captured by the Iroquois and imprisoned for 13 months. His letters and journals tell how he and his companions were led from village to village, how they were beaten, tortured and forced to watch as their Huron converts were mangled and killed. Isaac Jogues (1607-1646): Isaac Jogues and his companions were the first martyrs of the North American continent officially recognized by the Church. As a young Jesuit, Isaac Jogues, a man of learning and culture, taught literature in France. He gave up that career to work among the Huron Indians in the New World, and in 1636 he and his companions, under the leadership of John de Brébeuf, arrived in Quebec. The Hurons were constantly warred upon by the Iroquois, and in a few years Father Jogues was captured by the Iroquois and imprisoned for 13 months. His letters and journals tell how he and his companions were led from village to village, how they were beaten, tortured and forced to watch as their Huron converts were mangled and killed. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Isaac Jogues, John de Brébeuf and Companions, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noIsaac Jogues (1607-1646): Isaac Jogues and his companions were the first martyrs of the North American continent officially recognized by the Church. As a young Jesuit, Isaac Jogues, a man of learning and culture, taught literature in France. He gave up tAmerianCatholic.orgIsaac Jogues (1607-1646): Isaac Jogues and his companions were the first martyrs of the North American continent officially recognized by the Church. As a young Jesuit, Isaac Jogues, a man of learning and culture, taught literature in France. He gave up that career to work among the Huron Indians in the New World, and in 1636 he and his companions, under the leadership of John de Brébeuf, arrived in Quebec. The Hurons were constantly warred upon by the Iroquois, and in a few years Father Jogues was captured by the Iroquois and imprisoned for 13 months. His letters and journals tell how he and his companions were led from village to village, how they were beaten, tortured and forced to watch as their Huron converts were mangled and killed. Religion & Spirituality Luke wrote one of the major portions of the New Testament, a two-volume work comprising the third Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles. In the two books he shows the parallel between the life of Christ and that of the Church. He is the only Gentile Christian among the Gospel writers. Tradition holds him to be a native of Antioch, and Paul calls him "our beloved physician" (Colossians 4:14). His Gospel was probably written between A.D. 70 and 85. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1172 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0500 Luke wrote one of the major portions of the New Testament, a two-volume work comprising the third Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles. In the two books he shows the parallel between the life of Christ and that of the Church. He is the only Gentile Christian among the Gospel writers. Tradition holds him to be a native of Antioch, and Paul calls him "our beloved physician" (Colossians 4:14). His Gospel was probably written between A.D. 70 and 85. Luke wrote one of the major portions of the New Testament, a two-volume work comprising the third Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles. In the two books he shows the parallel between the life of Christ and that of the Church. He is the only Gentile Christian among the Gospel writers. Tradition holds him to be a native of Antioch, and Paul calls him "our beloved physician" (Colossians 4:14). His Gospel was probably written between A.D. 70 and 85. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Luke, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noLuke wrote one of the major portions of the New Testament, a two-volume work comprising the third Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles. In the two books he shows the parallel between the life of Christ and that of the Church. He is the only Gentile ChristiAmerianCatholic.orgLuke wrote one of the major portions of the New Testament, a two-volume work comprising the third Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles. In the two books he shows the parallel between the life of Christ and that of the Church. He is the only Gentile Christian among the Gospel writers. Tradition holds him to be a native of Antioch, and Paul calls him "our beloved physician" (Colossians 4:14). His Gospel was probably written between A.D. 70 and 85.Religion & Spirituality Born in Syria, Ignatius converted to Christianity and eventually became bishop of Antioch. In the year 107, Emperor Trajan visited Antioch and forced the Christians there to choose between death and apostasy. Ignatius would not deny Christ and thus was condemned to be put to death in Rome. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1171 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0500 Born in Syria, Ignatius converted to Christianity and eventually became bishop of Antioch. In the year 107, Emperor Trajan visited Antioch and forced the Christians there to choose between death and apostasy. Ignatius would not deny Christ and thus was condemned to be put to death in Rome. Born in Syria, Ignatius converted to Christianity and eventually became bishop of Antioch. In the year 107, Emperor Trajan visited Antioch and forced the Christians there to choose between death and apostasy. Ignatius would not deny Christ and thus was condemned to be put to death in Rome. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Ignatius of Antioch, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noBorn in Syria, Ignatius converted to Christianity and eventually became bishop of Antioch. In the year 107, Emperor Trajan visited Antioch and forced the Christians there to choose between death and apostasy. Ignatius would not deny Christ and thus was coAmerianCatholic.orgBorn in Syria, Ignatius converted to Christianity and eventually became bishop of Antioch. In the year 107, Emperor Trajan visited Antioch and forced the Christians there to choose between death and apostasy. Ignatius would not deny Christ and thus was condemned to be put to death in Rome.Religion & Spirituality We learn compassion from allowing our lives to be influenced by compassionate people, by seeing life from their perspective and reconsidering our own values. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1170 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0500 We learn compassion from allowing our lives to be influenced by compassionate people, by seeing life from their perspective and reconsidering our own values. We learn compassion from allowing our lives to be influenced by compassionate people, by seeing life from their perspective and reconsidering our own values. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Marguerite d'Youville, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noWe learn compassion from allowing our lives to be influenced by compassionate people, by seeing life from their perspective and reconsidering our own values.AmerianCatholic.orgWe learn compassion from allowing our lives to be influenced by compassionate people, by seeing life from their perspective and reconsidering our own values.Religion & Spirituality Teresa lived in an age of exploration as well as political, social and religious upheaval. It was the 16th century, a time of turmoil and reform. Her life began with the culmination of the Protestant Reformation, and ended shortly after the Council of Trent. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1169 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0500 Teresa lived in an age of exploration as well as political, social and religious upheaval. It was the 16th century, a time of turmoil and reform. Her life began with the culmination of the Protestant Reformation, and ended shortly after the Council of Trent. Teresa lived in an age of exploration as well as political, social and religious upheaval. It was the 16th century, a time of turmoil and reform. Her life began with the culmination of the Protestant Reformation, and ended shortly after the Council of Trent. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Teresa of Avila, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noTeresa lived in an age of exploration as well as political, social and religious upheaval. It was the 16th century, a time of turmoil and reform. Her life began with the culmination of the Protestant Reformation, and ended shortly after the Council of TreAmerianCatholic.orgTeresa lived in an age of exploration as well as political, social and religious upheaval. It was the 16th century, a time of turmoil and reform. Her life began with the culmination of the Protestant Reformation, and ended shortly after the Council of Trent.Religion & Spirituality The most reliable information about this saint comes from his enemy St. Hippolytus, an early antipope, later a martyr for the Church. A negative principle is used: If some worse things had happened, Hippolytus would surely have mentioned them. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1168 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0500 The most reliable information about this saint comes from his enemy St. Hippolytus, an early antipope, later a martyr for the Church. A negative principle is used: If some worse things had happened, Hippolytus would surely have mentioned them. The most reliable information about this saint comes from his enemy St. Hippolytus, an early antipope, later a martyr for the Church. A negative principle is used: If some worse things had happened, Hippolytus would surely have mentioned them. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Callistus I, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noThe most reliable information about this saint comes from his enemy St. Hippolytus, an early antipope, later a martyr for the Church. A negative principle is used: If some worse things had happened, Hippolytus would surely have mentioned them.AmerianCatholic.orgThe most reliable information about this saint comes from his enemy St. Hippolytus, an early antipope, later a martyr for the Church. A negative principle is used: If some worse things had happened, Hippolytus would surely have mentioned them.Religion & Spirituality Margaret Mary was chosen by Christ to arouse the Church to a realization of the love of God symbolized by the heart of Jesus. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1167 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0500 Margaret Mary was chosen by Christ to arouse the Church to a realization of the love of God symbolized by the heart of Jesus. Margaret Mary was chosen by Christ to arouse the Church to a realization of the love of God symbolized by the heart of Jesus. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noMargaret Mary was chosen by Christ to arouse the Church to a realization of the love of God symbolized by the heart of Jesus.AmerianCatholic.orgMargaret Mary was chosen by Christ to arouse the Church to a realization of the love of God symbolized by the heart of Jesus.Religion & Spirituality Born into a poor Italian family, young Seraphin lived the life of a shepherd and spent much of his time in prayer. Mistreated for a time by his older brother after the two of them had been orphaned, Seraphin became a Capuchin Franciscan at age 16 and impressed everyone with his humility and generosity. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1166 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0500 Born into a poor Italian family, young Seraphin lived the life of a shepherd and spent much of his time in prayer. Mistreated for a time by his older brother after the two of them had been orphaned, Seraphin became a Capuchin Franciscan at age 16 and impressed everyone with his humility and generosity. Born into a poor Italian family, young Seraphin lived the life of a shepherd and spent much of his time in prayer. Mistreated for a time by his older brother after the two of them had been orphaned, Seraphin became a Capuchin Franciscan at age 16 and impressed everyone with his humility and generosity. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Seraphin of Montegranaro, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noBorn into a poor Italian family, young Seraphin lived the life of a shepherd and spent much of his time in prayer. Mistreated for a time by his older brother after the two of them had been orphaned, Seraphin became a Capuchin Franciscan at age 16 and imprAmerianCatholic.orgBorn into a poor Italian family, young Seraphin lived the life of a shepherd and spent much of his time in prayer. Mistreated for a time by his older brother after the two of them had been orphaned, Seraphin became a Capuchin Franciscan at age 16 and impressed everyone with his humility and generosity.Religion & Spirituality nonadult