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 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:00:00 -0400 AmericanCatholic.org Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:00:00 -0400 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. Veronica's desire to be like Christ crucified was answered with the stigmata. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1440 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:00:00 -0400 Veronica's desire to be like Christ crucified was answered with the stigmata. Veronica's desire to be like Christ crucified was answered with the stigmata. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Veronica Giuliani, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noVeronica's desire to be like Christ crucified was answered with the stigmata.AmerianCatholic.orgVeronica's desire to be like Christ crucified was answered with the stigmata.Religion & Spirituality Christianity arrived in China by way of Syria in the 600s. Depending on China's relations with the outside world, Christianity over the centuries was free to grow or was forced to operate secretly. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1914 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:00:00 -0400 Christianity arrived in China by way of Syria in the 600s. Depending on China's relations with the outside world, Christianity over the centuries was free to grow or was forced to operate secretly. Christianity arrived in China by way of Syria in the 600s. Depending on China's relations with the outside world, Christianity over the centuries was free to grow or was forced to operate secretly. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Augustine Zhao Rong and Companions, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noChristianity arrived in China by way of Syria in the 600s. Depending on China's relations with the outside world, Christianity over the centuries was free to grow or was forced to operate secretly.AmerianCatholic.orgChristianity arrived in China by way of Syria in the 600s. Depending on China's relations with the outside world, Christianity over the centuries was free to grow or was forced to operate secretly.Religion & Spirituality Christian missionaries have often gotten caught in the crossfire of wars against their own countries. When the governments of Britain, Germany, Russia and France forced substantial territorial concessions from the Chinese in 1898, anti-foreign sentiment grew very strong among many Chinese people. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1438 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:00:00 -0400 Christian missionaries have often gotten caught in the crossfire of wars against their own countries. When the governments of Britain, Germany, Russia and France forced substantial territorial concessions from the Chinese in 1898, anti-foreign sentiment grew very strong among many Chinese people. Christian missionaries have often gotten caught in the crossfire of wars against their own countries. When the governments of Britain, Germany, Russia and France forced substantial territorial concessions from the Chinese in 1898, anti-foreign sentiment grew very strong among many Chinese people. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Gregory Grassi and Companions, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noChristian missionaries have often gotten caught in the crossfire of wars against their own countries. When the governments of Britain, Germany, Russia and France forced substantial territorial concessions from the Chinese in 1898, anti-foreign sentiment gAmerianCatholic.orgChristian missionaries have often gotten caught in the crossfire of wars against their own countries. When the governments of Britain, Germany, Russia and France forced substantial territorial concessions from the Chinese in 1898, anti-foreign sentiment grew very strong among many Chinese people.Religion & Spirituality Not much is known of the early life of Emmanuel Ruiz, but details of his heroic death in defense of the faith have come down to us. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1437 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:00:00 -0400 Not much is known of the early life of Emmanuel Ruiz, but details of his heroic death in defense of the faith have come down to us. Not much is known of the early life of Emmanuel Ruiz, but details of his heroic death in defense of the faith have come down to us. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org Blessed Emmanuel Ruiz and Companions, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noNot much is known of the early life of Emmanuel Ruiz, but details of his heroic death in defense of the faith have come down to us.AmerianCatholic.orgNot much is known of the early life of Emmanuel Ruiz, but details of his heroic death in defense of the faith have come down to us.Religion & Spirituality One of the largest crowds ever assembled for a canonization--250,000--symbolized the reaction of millions touched by the simple story of Maria Goretti. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1436 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:00:00 -0400 One of the largest crowds ever assembled for a canonization--250,000--symbolized the reaction of millions touched by the simple story of Maria Goretti. One of the largest crowds ever assembled for a canonization--250,000--symbolized the reaction of millions touched by the simple story of Maria Goretti. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Maria Goretti, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noOne of the largest crowds ever assembled for a canonization--250,000--symbolized the reaction of millions touched by the simple story of Maria Goretti.AmerianCatholic.orgOne of the largest crowds ever assembled for a canonization--250,000--symbolized the reaction of millions touched by the simple story of Maria Goretti.Religion & Spirituality At the same time that Martin Luther was attacking abuses in the Church, a reformation within the Church was already being attempted. Among the early movers of the Counter-Reformation was Anthony Zaccaria. His mother became a widow at 18 and devoted herself to the spiritual education of her son. He received a medical doctorate at 22 and, while working among the poor of his native Cremona, was attracted to the religious apostolate. He renounced his rights to any future inheritance, worked as a catechist, and was ordained a priest at the age of 26. Called to Milan in a few years, he laid the foundations of three religious congregations, one for men, one for women and another for laity. The three foundations met regularly and engaged together in various forms of apostolic action. Their aim was the reform of the decadent society of their day, beginning with the clergy and religious. The Laity of St. Paul died out soon after Anthony's death but experienced a rebirth in the 1990s. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1435 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:00:00 -0400 At the same time that Martin Luther was attacking abuses in the Church, a reformation within the Church was already being attempted. Among the early movers of the Counter-Reformation was Anthony Zaccaria. His mother became a widow at 18 and devoted herself to the spiritual education of her son. He received a medical doctorate at 22 and, while working among the poor of his native Cremona, was attracted to the religious apostolate. He renounced his rights to any future inheritance, worked as a catechist, and was ordained a priest at the age of 26. Called to Milan in a few years, he laid the foundations of three religious congregations, one for men, one for women and another for laity. The three foundations met regularly and engaged together in various forms of apostolic action. Their aim was the reform of the decadent society of their day, beginning with the clergy and religious. The Laity of St. Paul died out soon after Anthony's death but experienced a rebirth in the 1990s. At the same time that Martin Luther was attacking abuses in the Church, a reformation within the Church was already being attempted. Among the early movers of the Counter-Reformation was Anthony Zaccaria. His mother became a widow at 18 and devoted herself to the spiritual education of her son. He received a medical doctorate at 22 and, while working among the poor of his native Cremona, was attracted to the religious apostolate. He renounced his rights to any future inheritance, worked as a catechist, and was ordained a priest at the age of 26. Called to Milan in a few years, he laid the foundations of three religious congregations, one for men, one for women and another for laity. The three foundations met regularly and engaged together in various forms of apostolic action. Their aim was the reform of the decadent society of their day, beginning with the clergy and religious. The Laity of St. Paul died out soon after Anthony's death but experienced a rebirth in the 1990s. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Anthony Zaccaria, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noAt the same time that Martin Luther was attacking abuses in the Church, a reformation within the Church was already being attempted. Among the early movers of the Counter-Reformation was Anthony Zaccaria. His mother became a widow at 18 and devoted herselAmerianCatholic.orgAt the same time that Martin Luther was attacking abuses in the Church, a reformation within the Church was already being attempted. Among the early movers of the Counter-Reformation was Anthony Zaccaria. His mother became a widow at 18 and devoted herself to the spiritual education of her son. He received a medical doctorate at 22 and, while working among the poor of his native Cremona, was attracted to the religious apostolate. He renounced his rights to any future inheritance, worked as a catechist, and was ordained a priest at the age of 26. Called to Milan in a few years, he laid the foundations of three religious congregations, one for men, one for women and another for laity. The three foundations met regularly and engaged together in various forms of apostolic action. Their aim was the reform of the decadent society of their day, beginning with the clergy and religious. The Laity of St. Paul died out soon after Anthony's death but experienced a rebirth in the 1990s. Religion & Spirituality Elizabeth is usually depicted in royal garb with a dove or an olive branch. At her birth in 1271, her father, Pedro III, future king of Aragon, was reconciled with his father, James, the reigning monarch. This proved to be a portent of things to come. Under the healthful influences surrounding her early years, she quickly learned self-discipline and acquired a taste for spirituality. Thus fortunately prepared, she was able to meet the challenge when, at the age of 12, she was given in marriage to Denis, king of Portugal. She was able to establish for herself a pattern of life conducive to growth in God's love, not merely through her exercises of piety, including daily Mass, but also through her exercise of charity, by which she was able to befriend and help pilgrims, strangers, the sick, the poor--in a word, all those whose need came to her notice. At the same time she remained devoted to her husband, whose infidelity to her was a scandal to the kingdom. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1434 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:00:00 -0400 Elizabeth is usually depicted in royal garb with a dove or an olive branch. At her birth in 1271, her father, Pedro III, future king of Aragon, was reconciled with his father, James, the reigning monarch. This proved to be a portent of things to come. Under the healthful influences surrounding her early years, she quickly learned self-discipline and acquired a taste for spirituality. Thus fortunately prepared, she was able to meet the challenge when, at the age of 12, she was given in marriage to Denis, king of Portugal. She was able to establish for herself a pattern of life conducive to growth in God's love, not merely through her exercises of piety, including daily Mass, but also through her exercise of charity, by which she was able to befriend and help pilgrims, strangers, the sick, the poor--in a word, all those whose need came to her notice. At the same time she remained devoted to her husband, whose infidelity to her was a scandal to the kingdom. Elizabeth is usually depicted in royal garb with a dove or an olive branch. At her birth in 1271, her father, Pedro III, future king of Aragon, was reconciled with his father, James, the reigning monarch. This proved to be a portent of things to come. Under the healthful influences surrounding her early years, she quickly learned self-discipline and acquired a taste for spirituality. Thus fortunately prepared, she was able to meet the challenge when, at the age of 12, she was given in marriage to Denis, king of Portugal. She was able to establish for herself a pattern of life conducive to growth in God's love, not merely through her exercises of piety, including daily Mass, but also through her exercise of charity, by which she was able to befriend and help pilgrims, strangers, the sick, the poor--in a word, all those whose need came to her notice. At the same time she remained devoted to her husband, whose infidelity to her was a scandal to the kingdom. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Elizabeth of Portugal, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noElizabeth is usually depicted in royal garb with a dove or an olive branch. At her birth in 1271, her father, Pedro III, future king of Aragon, was reconciled with his father, James, the reigning monarch. This proved to be a portent of things to come. UndAmerianCatholic.orgElizabeth is usually depicted in royal garb with a dove or an olive branch. At her birth in 1271, her father, Pedro III, future king of Aragon, was reconciled with his father, James, the reigning monarch. This proved to be a portent of things to come. Under the healthful influences surrounding her early years, she quickly learned self-discipline and acquired a taste for spirituality. Thus fortunately prepared, she was able to meet the challenge when, at the age of 12, she was given in marriage to Denis, king of Portugal. She was able to establish for herself a pattern of life conducive to growth in God's love, not merely through her exercises of piety, including daily Mass, but also through her exercise of charity, by which she was able to befriend and help pilgrims, strangers, the sick, the poor--in a word, all those whose need came to her notice. At the same time she remained devoted to her husband, whose infidelity to her was a scandal to the kingdom.Religion & Spirituality Poor Thomas! He made one remark and has been branded as "Doubting Thomas" ever since. But if he doubted, he also believed. He made what is certainly the most explicit statement of faith in the New Testament: "My Lord and My God!" (see John 20:24-28) and, in so expressing his faith, gave Christians a prayer that will be said till the end of time. He also occasioned a compliment from Jesus to all later Christians: "Have you come to believe because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed" (John 20:29). http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1433 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:00:00 -0400 Poor Thomas! He made one remark and has been branded as "Doubting Thomas" ever since. But if he doubted, he also believed. He made what is certainly the most explicit statement of faith in the New Testament: "My Lord and My God!" (see John 20:24-28) and, in so expressing his faith, gave Christians a prayer that will be said till the end of time. He also occasioned a compliment from Jesus to all later Christians: "Have you come to believe because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed" (John 20:29). Poor Thomas! He made one remark and has been branded as "Doubting Thomas" ever since. But if he doubted, he also believed. He made what is certainly the most explicit statement of faith in the New Testament: "My Lord and My God!" (see John 20:24-28) and, in so expressing his faith, gave Christians a prayer that will be said till the end of time. He also occasioned a compliment from Jesus to all later Christians: "Have you come to believe because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed" (John 20:29). 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Thomas the Apostle, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noPoor Thomas! He made one remark and has been branded as "Doubting Thomas" ever since. But if he doubted, he also believed. He made what is certainly the most explicit statement of faith in the New Testament: "My Lord and My God!" (see John 20:24-28) and, AmerianCatholic.orgPoor Thomas! He made one remark and has been branded as "Doubting Thomas" ever since. But if he doubted, he also believed. He made what is certainly the most explicit statement of faith in the New Testament: "My Lord and My God!" (see John 20:24-28) and, in so expressing his faith, gave Christians a prayer that will be said till the end of time. He also occasioned a compliment from Jesus to all later Christians: "Have you come to believe because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed" (John 20:29).Religion & Spirituality The name of today's saint is especially familiar to the Irish and the English--and with good reason. The English martyred Oliver Plunkett for defending the faith in his native Ireland during a period of severe persecution. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1934 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:00:00 -0400 The name of today's saint is especially familiar to the Irish and the English--and with good reason. The English martyred Oliver Plunkett for defending the faith in his native Ireland during a period of severe persecution. The name of today's saint is especially familiar to the Irish and the English--and with good reason. The English martyred Oliver Plunkett for defending the faith in his native Ireland during a period of severe persecution. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Oliver Plunkett, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noThe name of today's saint is especially familiar to the Irish and the English--and with good reason. The English martyred Oliver Plunkett for defending the faith in his native Ireland during a period of severe persecution. AmerianCatholic.orgThe name of today's saint is especially familiar to the Irish and the English--and with good reason. The English martyred Oliver Plunkett for defending the faith in his native Ireland during a period of severe persecution. Religion & Spirituality In 1776, when the American Revolution was beginning in the east, another part of the future United States was being born in California. That year a gray-robed Franciscan founded Mission San Juan Capistrano, now famous for its annually returning swallows. San Juan was the seventh of nine missions established under the direction of this indomitable Spaniard. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1431 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:00:00 -0400 In 1776, when the American Revolution was beginning in the east, another part of the future United States was being born in California. That year a gray-robed Franciscan founded Mission San Juan Capistrano, now famous for its annually returning swallows. San Juan was the seventh of nine missions established under the direction of this indomitable Spaniard. In 1776, when the American Revolution was beginning in the east, another part of the future United States was being born in California. That year a gray-robed Franciscan founded Mission San Juan Capistrano, now famous for its annually returning swallows. San Juan was the seventh of nine missions established under the direction of this indomitable Spaniard. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org Blessed Junipero Serra, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noIn 1776, when the American Revolution was beginning in the east, another part of the future United States was being born in California. That year a gray-robed Franciscan founded Mission San Juan Capistrano, now famous for its annually returning swallows. AmerianCatholic.orgIn 1776, when the American Revolution was beginning in the east, another part of the future United States was being born in California. That year a gray-robed Franciscan founded Mission San Juan Capistrano, now famous for its annually returning swallows. San Juan was the seventh of nine missions established under the direction of this indomitable Spaniard.Religion & Spirituality There were Christians in Rome within a dozen or so years after the death of Jesus, though they were not the converts of the "Apostle of the Gentiles" (Romans 15:20). Paul had not yet visited them at the time he wrote his great letter in a.d. 57-58. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1430 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:00:00 -0400 There were Christians in Rome within a dozen or so years after the death of Jesus, though they were not the converts of the "Apostle of the Gentiles" (Romans 15:20). Paul had not yet visited them at the time he wrote his great letter in a.d. 57-58. There were Christians in Rome within a dozen or so years after the death of Jesus, though they were not the converts of the "Apostle of the Gentiles" (Romans 15:20). Paul had not yet visited them at the time he wrote his great letter in a.d. 57-58. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org First Martyrs of the Church of Rome, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noThere were Christians in Rome within a dozen or so years after the death of Jesus, though they were not the converts of the "Apostle of the Gentiles" (Romans 15:20). Paul had not yet visited them at the time he wrote his great letter in a.d. 57-58.AmerianCatholic.orgThere were Christians in Rome within a dozen or so years after the death of Jesus, though they were not the converts of the "Apostle of the Gentiles" (Romans 15:20). Paul had not yet visited them at the time he wrote his great letter in a.d. 57-58.Religion & Spirituality Peter: St. Mark ends the first half of his Gospel with a triumphant climax. He has recorded doubt, misunderstanding and the opposition of many to Jesus. Now Peter makes his great confession of faith: "You are the Messiah" (Mark 8:29b). It was one of the many glorious moments in Peter's life, beginning with the day he was called from his nets along the Sea of Galilee to become a fisher of men for Jesus. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1429 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:00:00 -0400 Peter: St. Mark ends the first half of his Gospel with a triumphant climax. He has recorded doubt, misunderstanding and the opposition of many to Jesus. Now Peter makes his great confession of faith: "You are the Messiah" (Mark 8:29b). It was one of the many glorious moments in Peter's life, beginning with the day he was called from his nets along the Sea of Galilee to become a fisher of men for Jesus. Peter: St. Mark ends the first half of his Gospel with a triumphant climax. He has recorded doubt, misunderstanding and the opposition of many to Jesus. Now Peter makes his great confession of faith: "You are the Messiah" (Mark 8:29b). It was one of the many glorious moments in Peter's life, beginning with the day he was called from his nets along the Sea of Galilee to become a fisher of men for Jesus. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org Sts. Peter and Paul, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noPeter: St. Mark ends the first half of his Gospel with a triumphant climax. He has recorded doubt, misunderstanding and the opposition of many to Jesus. Now Peter makes his great confession of faith: "You are the Messiah" (Mark 8:29b). It was one of the mAmerianCatholic.orgPeter: St. Mark ends the first half of his Gospel with a triumphant climax. He has recorded doubt, misunderstanding and the opposition of many to Jesus. Now Peter makes his great confession of faith: "You are the Messiah" (Mark 8:29b). It was one of the many glorious moments in Peter's life, beginning with the day he was called from his nets along the Sea of Galilee to become a fisher of men for Jesus.Religion & Spirituality The Church is fortunate that Irenaeus was involved in many of its controversies in the second century. He was a student, well trained, no doubt, with great patience in investigating, tremendously protective of apostolic teaching, but prompted more by a desire to win over his opponents than to prove them in error. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1428 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:00:00 -0400 The Church is fortunate that Irenaeus was involved in many of its controversies in the second century. He was a student, well trained, no doubt, with great patience in investigating, tremendously protective of apostolic teaching, but prompted more by a desire to win over his opponents than to prove them in error. The Church is fortunate that Irenaeus was involved in many of its controversies in the second century. He was a student, well trained, no doubt, with great patience in investigating, tremendously protective of apostolic teaching, but prompted more by a desire to win over his opponents than to prove them in error. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Irenaeus, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noThe Church is fortunate that Irenaeus was involved in many of its controversies in the second century. He was a student, well trained, no doubt, with great patience in investigating, tremendously protective of apostolic teaching, but prompted more by a deAmerianCatholic.orgThe Church is fortunate that Irenaeus was involved in many of its controversies in the second century. He was a student, well trained, no doubt, with great patience in investigating, tremendously protective of apostolic teaching, but prompted more by a desire to win over his opponents than to prove them in error.Religion & Spirituality Saints are not born with halos around their heads. Cyril, recognized as a great teacher of the Church, began his career as archbishop of Alexandria, Egypt, with impulsive, often violent, actions. He pillaged and closed the churches of the Novatian heretics, participated in the deposing of St. John Chrysostom and confiscated Jewish property, expelling the Jews from Alexandria in retaliation for their attacks on Christians. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1427 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Sat, 27 Jun 2009 18:00:00 -0400 Saints are not born with halos around their heads. Cyril, recognized as a great teacher of the Church, began his career as archbishop of Alexandria, Egypt, with impulsive, often violent, actions. He pillaged and closed the churches of the Novatian heretics, participated in the deposing of St. John Chrysostom and confiscated Jewish property, expelling the Jews from Alexandria in retaliation for their attacks on Christians. Saints are not born with halos around their heads. Cyril, recognized as a great teacher of the Church, began his career as archbishop of Alexandria, Egypt, with impulsive, often violent, actions. He pillaged and closed the churches of the Novatian heretics, participated in the deposing of St. John Chrysostom and confiscated Jewish property, expelling the Jews from Alexandria in retaliation for their attacks on Christians. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Cyril of Alexandria, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noSaints are not born with halos around their heads. Cyril, recognized as a great teacher of the Church, began his career as archbishop of Alexandria, Egypt, with impulsive, often violent, actions. He pillaged and closed the churches of the Novatian hereticAmerianCatholic.orgSaints are not born with halos around their heads. Cyril, recognized as a great teacher of the Church, began his career as archbishop of Alexandria, Egypt, with impulsive, often violent, actions. He pillaged and closed the churches of the Novatian heretics, participated in the deposing of St. John Chrysostom and confiscated Jewish property, expelling the Jews from Alexandria in retaliation for their attacks on Christians.Religion & Spirituality Raymond worked all his life to promote the missions and died a missionary to North Africa. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1426 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:00:00 -0400 Raymond worked all his life to promote the missions and died a missionary to North Africa. Raymond worked all his life to promote the missions and died a missionary to North Africa. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org Blessed Raymond Lull, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noRaymond worked all his life to promote the missions and died a missionary to North Africa.AmerianCatholic.orgRaymond worked all his life to promote the missions and died a missionary to North Africa.Religion & Spirituality Today's patroness of Prussia began her life amidst luxury and power but died the death of a simple servant of the poor. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1425 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:00:00 -0400 Today's patroness of Prussia began her life amidst luxury and power but died the death of a simple servant of the poor. Today's patroness of Prussia began her life amidst luxury and power but died the death of a simple servant of the poor. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org Blessed Jutta of Thuringia, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noToday's patroness of Prussia began her life amidst luxury and power but died the death of a simple servant of the poor.AmerianCatholic.orgToday's patroness of Prussia began her life amidst luxury and power but died the death of a simple servant of the poor.Religion & Spirituality Jesus called John the greatest of all those who had preceded him: "I tell you, among those born of women, no one is greater than John...." But John would have agreed completely with what Jesus added: "[Y]et the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he" (Luke 7:28). http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1424 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:00:00 -0400 Jesus called John the greatest of all those who had preceded him: "I tell you, among those born of women, no one is greater than John...." But John would have agreed completely with what Jesus added: "[Y]et the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he" (Luke 7:28). Jesus called John the greatest of all those who had preceded him: "I tell you, among those born of women, no one is greater than John...." But John would have agreed completely with what Jesus added: "[Y]et the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he" (Luke 7:28). 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org Birth of John the Baptist, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noJesus called John the greatest of all those who had preceded him: "I tell you, among those born of women, no one is greater than John...." But John would have agreed completely with what Jesus added: "[Y]et the least in the kingdom of God is greater than AmerianCatholic.orgJesus called John the greatest of all those who had preceded him: "I tell you, among those born of women, no one is greater than John...." But John would have agreed completely with what Jesus added: "[Y]et the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he" (Luke 7:28).Religion & Spirituality John Fisher is usually associated with Erasmus, Thomas More and other Renaissance humanists. His life, therefore, did not have the external simplicity found in the lives of some saints. Rather, he was a man of learning, associated with the intellectuals and political leaders of his day. He was interested in the contemporary culture and eventually became chancellor at Cambridge. He had been made a bishop at 35, and one of his interests was raising the standard of preaching in England. Fisher himself was an accomplished preacher and writer. His sermons on the penitential psalms were reprinted seven times before his death. With the coming of Lutheranism, he was drawn into controversy. His eight books against heresy gave him a leading position among European theologians. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1423 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:00:00 -0400 John Fisher is usually associated with Erasmus, Thomas More and other Renaissance humanists. His life, therefore, did not have the external simplicity found in the lives of some saints. Rather, he was a man of learning, associated with the intellectuals and political leaders of his day. He was interested in the contemporary culture and eventually became chancellor at Cambridge. He had been made a bishop at 35, and one of his interests was raising the standard of preaching in England. Fisher himself was an accomplished preacher and writer. His sermons on the penitential psalms were reprinted seven times before his death. With the coming of Lutheranism, he was drawn into controversy. His eight books against heresy gave him a leading position among European theologians. John Fisher is usually associated with Erasmus, Thomas More and other Renaissance humanists. His life, therefore, did not have the external simplicity found in the lives of some saints. Rather, he was a man of learning, associated with the intellectuals and political leaders of his day. He was interested in the contemporary culture and eventually became chancellor at Cambridge. He had been made a bishop at 35, and one of his interests was raising the standard of preaching in England. Fisher himself was an accomplished preacher and writer. His sermons on the penitential psalms were reprinted seven times before his death. With the coming of Lutheranism, he was drawn into controversy. His eight books against heresy gave him a leading position among European theologians. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. John Fisher, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noJohn Fisher is usually associated with Erasmus, Thomas More and other Renaissance humanists. His life, therefore, did not have the external simplicity found in the lives of some saints. Rather, he was a man of learning, associated with the intellectuals aAmerianCatholic.orgJohn Fisher is usually associated with Erasmus, Thomas More and other Renaissance humanists. His life, therefore, did not have the external simplicity found in the lives of some saints. Rather, he was a man of learning, associated with the intellectuals and political leaders of his day. He was interested in the contemporary culture and eventually became chancellor at Cambridge. He had been made a bishop at 35, and one of his interests was raising the standard of preaching in England. Fisher himself was an accomplished preacher and writer. His sermons on the penitential psalms were reprinted seven times before his death. With the coming of Lutheranism, he was drawn into controversy. His eight books against heresy gave him a leading position among European theologians.Religion & Spirituality His belief that no lay ruler has jurisdiction over the Church of Christ cost Thomas More his life. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1422 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:00:00 -0400 His belief that no lay ruler has jurisdiction over the Church of Christ cost Thomas More his life. His belief that no lay ruler has jurisdiction over the Church of Christ cost Thomas More his life. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Thomas More, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noHis belief that no lay ruler has jurisdiction over the Church of Christ cost Thomas More his life.AmerianCatholic.orgHis belief that no lay ruler has jurisdiction over the Church of Christ cost Thomas More his life.Religion & Spirituality The Lord can make saints anywhere, even amid the brutality and license of Renaissance life. Florence was the "mother of piety" for Aloysius Gonzaga despite his exposure to a "society of fraud, dagger, poison and lust." As a son of a princely family, he grew up in royal courts and army camps. His father wanted Aloysius to be a military hero. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1421 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Sun, 21 Jun 2009 18:00:00 -0400 The Lord can make saints anywhere, even amid the brutality and license of Renaissance life. Florence was the "mother of piety" for Aloysius Gonzaga despite his exposure to a "society of fraud, dagger, poison and lust." As a son of a princely family, he grew up in royal courts and army camps. His father wanted Aloysius to be a military hero. The Lord can make saints anywhere, even amid the brutality and license of Renaissance life. Florence was the "mother of piety" for Aloysius Gonzaga despite his exposure to a "society of fraud, dagger, poison and lust." As a son of a princely family, he grew up in royal courts and army camps. His father wanted Aloysius to be a military hero. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Aloysius Gonzaga, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noThe Lord can make saints anywhere, even amid the brutality and license of Renaissance life. Florence was the "mother of piety" for Aloysius Gonzaga despite his exposure to a "society of fraud, dagger, poison and lust." As a son of a princely family, he grAmerianCatholic.orgThe Lord can make saints anywhere, even amid the brutality and license of Renaissance life. Florence was the "mother of piety" for Aloysius Gonzaga despite his exposure to a "society of fraud, dagger, poison and lust." As a son of a princely family, he grew up in royal courts and army camps. His father wanted Aloysius to be a military hero.Religion & Spirituality Anyone who is praised in the letters of six or seven saints undoubtedly must be of extraordinary character. Such a person was Paulinus of Nola, correspondent and friend of Augustine, Jerome, Melania, Martin, Gregory and Ambrose. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1420 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Sat, 20 Jun 2009 18:00:00 -0400 Anyone who is praised in the letters of six or seven saints undoubtedly must be of extraordinary character. Such a person was Paulinus of Nola, correspondent and friend of Augustine, Jerome, Melania, Martin, Gregory and Ambrose. Anyone who is praised in the letters of six or seven saints undoubtedly must be of extraordinary character. Such a person was Paulinus of Nola, correspondent and friend of Augustine, Jerome, Melania, Martin, Gregory and Ambrose. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Paulinus of Nola, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noAnyone who is praised in the letters of six or seven saints undoubtedly must be of extraordinary character. Such a person was Paulinus of Nola, correspondent and friend of Augustine, Jerome, Melania, Martin, Gregory and Ambrose.AmerianCatholic.orgAnyone who is praised in the letters of six or seven saints undoubtedly must be of extraordinary character. Such a person was Paulinus of Nola, correspondent and friend of Augustine, Jerome, Melania, Martin, Gregory and Ambrose.Religion & Spirituality After a wasted youth, Romuald saw his father kill a relative in a duel over property. In horror he fled to a monastery near Ravenna in Italy. After three years some of the monks found him to be uncomfortably holy and eased him out. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1419 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:00:00 -0400 After a wasted youth, Romuald saw his father kill a relative in a duel over property. In horror he fled to a monastery near Ravenna in Italy. After three years some of the monks found him to be uncomfortably holy and eased him out. After a wasted youth, Romuald saw his father kill a relative in a duel over property. In horror he fled to a monastery near Ravenna in Italy. After three years some of the monks found him to be uncomfortably holy and eased him out. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Romuald, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noAfter a wasted youth, Romuald saw his father kill a relative in a duel over property. In horror he fled to a monastery near Ravenna in Italy. After three years some of the monks found him to be uncomfortably holy and eased him out.AmerianCatholic.orgAfter a wasted youth, Romuald saw his father kill a relative in a duel over property. In horror he fled to a monastery near Ravenna in Italy. After three years some of the monks found him to be uncomfortably holy and eased him out.Religion & Spirituality Matt can be considered the patron of men and women struggling with alcoholism. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1418 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:00:00 -0400 Matt can be considered the patron of men and women struggling with alcoholism. Matt can be considered the patron of men and women struggling with alcoholism. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org Venerable Matt Talbot, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noMatt can be considered the patron of men and women struggling with alcoholism. AmerianCatholic.orgMatt can be considered the patron of men and women struggling with alcoholism. Religion & Spirituality Even as a young man, Joseph loved to attend Mass and was known for his humility and fervor in prayer. After his ordination he was assigned to a seminary in Turin. There he worked especially against the spirit of Jansenism, an excessive preoccupation with sin and damnation. Joseph used the works of St. Francis de Sales and St. Alphonsus Liguori to moderate the rigorism popular at the seminary. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1417 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:00:00 -0400 Even as a young man, Joseph loved to attend Mass and was known for his humility and fervor in prayer. After his ordination he was assigned to a seminary in Turin. There he worked especially against the spirit of Jansenism, an excessive preoccupation with sin and damnation. Joseph used the works of St. Francis de Sales and St. Alphonsus Liguori to moderate the rigorism popular at the seminary. Even as a young man, Joseph loved to attend Mass and was known for his humility and fervor in prayer. After his ordination he was assigned to a seminary in Turin. There he worked especially against the spirit of Jansenism, an excessive preoccupation with sin and damnation. Joseph used the works of St. Francis de Sales and St. Alphonsus Liguori to moderate the rigorism popular at the seminary. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Joseph Cafasso, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noEven as a young man, Joseph loved to attend Mass and was known for his humility and fervor in prayer. After his ordination he was assigned to a seminary in Turin. There he worked especially against the spirit of Jansenism, an excessive preoccupation with AmerianCatholic.orgEven as a young man, Joseph loved to attend Mass and was known for his humility and fervor in prayer. After his ordination he was assigned to a seminary in Turin. There he worked especially against the spirit of Jansenism, an excessive preoccupation with sin and damnation. Joseph used the works of St. Francis de Sales and St. Alphonsus Liguori to moderate the rigorism popular at the seminary.Religion & Spirituality Born into a family of some wealth, John Francis was so impressed by his Jesuit educators that he himself wished to enter the Society of Jesus. He did so at age 18. Despite his rigorous academic schedule he spent many hours in chapel, often to the dismay of fellow seminarians who were concerned about his health. Following his ordination to the priesthood, he undertook missionary work in various French towns. While the formal sermons of the day tended toward the poetic, his discourses were plain. But they revealed the fervor within him and attracted people of all classes. Father Regis especially made himself available to the poor. Many mornings were spent in the confessional or at the altar celebrating Mass; afternoons were reserved for visits to prisons and hospitals. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1416 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:00:00 -0400 Born into a family of some wealth, John Francis was so impressed by his Jesuit educators that he himself wished to enter the Society of Jesus. He did so at age 18. Despite his rigorous academic schedule he spent many hours in chapel, often to the dismay of fellow seminarians who were concerned about his health. Following his ordination to the priesthood, he undertook missionary work in various French towns. While the formal sermons of the day tended toward the poetic, his discourses were plain. But they revealed the fervor within him and attracted people of all classes. Father Regis especially made himself available to the poor. Many mornings were spent in the confessional or at the altar celebrating Mass; afternoons were reserved for visits to prisons and hospitals. Born into a family of some wealth, John Francis was so impressed by his Jesuit educators that he himself wished to enter the Society of Jesus. He did so at age 18. Despite his rigorous academic schedule he spent many hours in chapel, often to the dismay of fellow seminarians who were concerned about his health. Following his ordination to the priesthood, he undertook missionary work in various French towns. While the formal sermons of the day tended toward the poetic, his discourses were plain. But they revealed the fervor within him and attracted people of all classes. Father Regis especially made himself available to the poor. Many mornings were spent in the confessional or at the altar celebrating Mass; afternoons were reserved for visits to prisons and hospitals. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. John Francis Regis, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noBorn into a family of some wealth, John Francis was so impressed by his Jesuit educators that he himself wished to enter the Society of Jesus. He did so at age 18. Despite his rigorous academic schedule he spent many hours in chapel, often to the dismay oAmerianCatholic.orgBorn into a family of some wealth, John Francis was so impressed by his Jesuit educators that he himself wished to enter the Society of Jesus. He did so at age 18. Despite his rigorous academic schedule he spent many hours in chapel, often to the dismay of fellow seminarians who were concerned about his health. Following his ordination to the priesthood, he undertook missionary work in various French towns. While the formal sermons of the day tended toward the poetic, his discourses were plain. But they revealed the fervor within him and attracted people of all classes. Father Regis especially made himself available to the poor. Many mornings were spent in the confessional or at the altar celebrating Mass; afternoons were reserved for visits to prisons and hospitals.Religion & Spirituality An unexpected encounter with St. Francis of Assisi in 1213 was to forever change--and enrich--the life of Count Orlando of Chiusi. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1415 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:00:00 -0400 An unexpected encounter with St. Francis of Assisi in 1213 was to forever change--and enrich--the life of Count Orlando of Chiusi. An unexpected encounter with St. Francis of Assisi in 1213 was to forever change--and enrich--the life of Count Orlando of Chiusi. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org Servant of God Orlando Catanii, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noAn unexpected encounter with St. Francis of Assisi in 1213 was to forever change--and enrich--the life of Count Orlando of Chiusi.AmerianCatholic.orgAn unexpected encounter with St. Francis of Assisi in 1213 was to forever change--and enrich--the life of Count Orlando of Chiusi.Religion & Spirituality Born in Igolomia near Kraków as the eldest of four children in a wealthy family, he was christened Adam. During the 1864 revolt against Czar Alexander III, Adam's wounds forced the amputation of his left leg. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1414 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Sun, 14 Jun 2009 18:00:00 -0400 Born in Igolomia near Kraków as the eldest of four children in a wealthy family, he was christened Adam. During the 1864 revolt against Czar Alexander III, Adam's wounds forced the amputation of his left leg. Born in Igolomia near Kraków as the eldest of four children in a wealthy family, he was christened Adam. During the 1864 revolt against Czar Alexander III, Adam's wounds forced the amputation of his left leg. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Albert Chmielowski, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noBorn in Igolomia near Kraków as the eldest of four children in a wealthy family, he was christened Adam. During the 1864 revolt against Czar Alexander III, Adam's wounds forced the amputation of his left leg.AmerianCatholic.orgBorn in Igolomia near Kraków as the eldest of four children in a wealthy family, he was christened Adam. During the 1864 revolt against Czar Alexander III, Adam's wounds forced the amputation of his left leg.Religion & Spirituality The gospel call to leave everything and follow Christ was the rule of Anthony's life. Over and over again God called him to something new in his plan. Every time Anthony responded with renewed zeal and self-sacrificing to serve his Lord Jesus more completely.His journey as the servant of God began as a very young man when he decided to join the Augustinians, giving up a future of wealth and power to be a servant of God. Later, when the bodies of the first Franciscan martyrs went through the Portuguese city where he was stationed, he was again filled with an intense longing to be one of those closest to Jesus himself: those who die for the Good News. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1413 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Sat, 13 Jun 2009 18:00:00 -0400 The gospel call to leave everything and follow Christ was the rule of Anthony's life. Over and over again God called him to something new in his plan. Every time Anthony responded with renewed zeal and self-sacrificing to serve his Lord Jesus more completely.His journey as the servant of God began as a very young man when he decided to join the Augustinians, giving up a future of wealth and power to be a servant of God. Later, when the bodies of the first Franciscan martyrs went through the Portuguese city where he was stationed, he was again filled with an intense longing to be one of those closest to Jesus himself: those who die for the Good News. The gospel call to leave everything and follow Christ was the rule of Anthony's life. Over and over again God called him to something new in his plan. Every time Anthony responded with renewed zeal and self-sacrificing to serve his Lord Jesus more completely.His journey as the servant of God began as a very young man when he decided to join the Augustinians, giving up a future of wealth and power to be a servant of God. Later, when the bodies of the first Franciscan martyrs went through the Portuguese city where he was stationed, he was again filled with an intense longing to be one of those closest to Jesus himself: those who die for the Good News. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Anthony of Padua, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noThe gospel call to leave everything and follow Christ was the rule of Anthony's life. Over and over again God called him to something new in his plan. Every time Anthony responded with renewed zeal and self-sacrificing to serve his Lord Jesus more completAmerianCatholic.orgThe gospel call to leave everything and follow Christ was the rule of Anthony's life. Over and over again God called him to something new in his plan. Every time Anthony responded with renewed zeal and self-sacrificing to serve his Lord Jesus more completely.His journey as the servant of God began as a very young man when he decided to join the Augustinians, giving up a future of wealth and power to be a servant of God. Later, when the bodies of the first Franciscan martyrs went through the Portuguese city where he was stationed, he was again filled with an intense longing to be one of those closest to Jesus himself: those who die for the Good News.Religion & Spirituality Jolenta was the daughter of Bela IV, King of Hungary. Her sister, St. Kunigunde, was married to the Duke of Poland. Jolenta was sent to Poland where her sister was to supervise her education. Eventually married to Boleslaus, the Duke of Greater Poland, Jolenta was able to use her material means to assist the poor, the sick, widows and orphans. Her husband joined her in building hospitals, convents and churches so that he was surnamed "the Pious." http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1412 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:00:00 -0400 Jolenta was the daughter of Bela IV, King of Hungary. Her sister, St. Kunigunde, was married to the Duke of Poland. Jolenta was sent to Poland where her sister was to supervise her education. Eventually married to Boleslaus, the Duke of Greater Poland, Jolenta was able to use her material means to assist the poor, the sick, widows and orphans. Her husband joined her in building hospitals, convents and churches so that he was surnamed "the Pious." Jolenta was the daughter of Bela IV, King of Hungary. Her sister, St. Kunigunde, was married to the Duke of Poland. Jolenta was sent to Poland where her sister was to supervise her education. Eventually married to Boleslaus, the Duke of Greater Poland, Jolenta was able to use her material means to assist the poor, the sick, widows and orphans. Her husband joined her in building hospitals, convents and churches so that he was surnamed "the Pious." 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org Blessed Jolenta (Yolanda) of Poland, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noJolenta was the daughter of Bela IV, King of Hungary. Her sister, St. Kunigunde, was married to the Duke of Poland. Jolenta was sent to Poland where her sister was to supervise her education. Eventually married to Boleslaus, the Duke of Greater Poland, JoAmerianCatholic.orgJolenta was the daughter of Bela IV, King of Hungary. Her sister, St. Kunigunde, was married to the Duke of Poland. Jolenta was sent to Poland where her sister was to supervise her education. Eventually married to Boleslaus, the Duke of Greater Poland, Jolenta was able to use her material means to assist the poor, the sick, widows and orphans. Her husband joined her in building hospitals, convents and churches so that he was surnamed "the Pious."Religion & Spirituality Barnabas, a Jew of Cyprus, comes as close as anyone outside the Twelve to being a full-fledged apostle. He was closely associated with St. Paul (he introduced Paul to Peter and the other apostles) and served as a kind of mediator between the former persecutor and the still suspicious Jewish Christians. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1411 AmerianCatholic.org Religion & Spirituality Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:00:00 -0400 Barnabas, a Jew of Cyprus, comes as close as anyone outside the Twelve to being a full-fledged apostle. He was closely associated with St. Paul (he introduced Paul to Peter and the other apostles) and served as a kind of mediator between the former persecutor and the still suspicious Jewish Christians. Barnabas, a Jew of Cyprus, comes as close as anyone outside the Twelve to being a full-fledged apostle. He was closely associated with St. Paul (he introduced Paul to Peter and the other apostles) and served as a kind of mediator between the former persecutor and the still suspicious Jewish Christians. 00:01:30 FranciscanRadio.org St. Barnabas, American Catholic, Catholic, Catholic saints, saints, saint, holy people no noBarnabas, a Jew of Cyprus, comes as close as anyone outside the Twelve to being a full-fledged apostle. He was closely associated with St. Paul (he introduced Paul to Peter and the other apostles) and served as a kind of mediator between the former persecAmerianCatholic.orgBarnabas, a Jew of Cyprus, comes as close as anyone outside the Twelve to being a full-fledged apostle. He was closely associated with St. Paul (he introduced Paul to Peter and the other apostles) and served as a kind of mediator between the former persecutor and the still suspicious Jewish Christians.Religion & Spirituality nonadult