Saint Jerome, the fourth-century saint born in Stridon, a town in the historic region of Dalmatia (present-day Croatia), is best known for translating the Bible into the Latin Vulgate. His work on Scripture became one of the most significant contributions to the life and teaching of the Church. After a profound vision and conversion experienceContinue reading “Saint Jerome, Priest, Doctor of the Church, pray for us”
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Pope Saint Gregory The Great, Pray for Us
Saint Gregory the Great was a pope who lived more than 1,400 years ago. He was born around the year 540 in Rome and became Pope in 590. He is remembered as a humble man who loved God and cared deeply for people, especially the poor. September 3 is the day of his episcopal ordinationContinue reading “Pope Saint Gregory The Great, Pray for Us”
Saint Augustine, Pray For Us
Today the Church commemorates the solemnity of Saint Augustine of Hippo. Yesterday we recognized Saint Augustine’s mother who wept and prayed fervently for her son’s conversion experience. As a Bishop and Doctor of the Church, Saint Augustine is influential in setting the foundational theological principles of the early church in which topics of predestination, grace,Continue reading “Saint Augustine, Pray For Us”
St. Bernard, Pray For Us
St. Bernard of Clairvaux (1090–1153) was a French abbot, theologian, and mystic, and one of the most influential churchmen of the 12th century. He is recognized as a Doctor of the Church for his profound spiritual writings and teachings. Key points of his life: Early Life: Born into a noble family near Dijon, France, Bernard was well-educated andContinue reading “St. Bernard, Pray For Us”
Saint Alphonsus Liguori, Pray for Us
Saint Alphonsus Liguori (1696–1787) was a renowned Italian bishop, theologian, and spiritual writer who founded the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer, also known as the Redemptorists. Originally trained as a lawyer, he left his legal career to dedicate himself to preaching the Gospel and serving the poor. He authored many influential books on moralContinue reading “Saint Alphonsus Liguori, Pray for Us”
Saint Bonaventure, Bishop & Doctor
Saint Bonaventure (c. 1217–1274), born Giovanni di Fidanza in Bagnoregio, Italy. He was healed from a serious childhood illness through the prayers of Saint Francis of Assisi. In gratitude, he entered the Order of Friars Minor at about 22 years of age. He studied philosophy and theology at the University of Paris, where he laterContinue reading “Saint Bonaventure, Bishop & Doctor”
Saint Thomas Aquinas, Pray For Us
Saint Thomas Aquinas, the scholastic powerhouse and Dominican Saint was influential in laying the groundwork for the theological thought in the 13th century. Scholasticism was a movement aimed at bridging the gap between early classical philosophy like Aristotle to Christian thought. One of Saint Thomas’s great works is the Summa Theologica. Saint Thomas also composedContinue reading “Saint Thomas Aquinas, Pray For Us”
Saint Blaise, Pray For Us
About Saint Blaise: O glorious St. Blaise, who by your martyrdom left to the Church a precious witness to the Faith, obtain for us the grace to preserve within ourselves this divine gift, and to defend — without concern for human respect — both by word and example, the truth of that same Faith, whichContinue reading “Saint Blaise, Pray For Us”
Saint John of the Cross, Priest, Doctor
Bio: https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-john-of-the-cross/ From a spiritual Canticle by John of the Cross: The knowledge of the mystery hidden in Christ Jesus Though holy doctors have uncovered many mysteries and wonders, and devout souls have understood them in this earthly condition of ours, yet the greater part still remains to be unfolded by them, and even toContinue reading “Saint John of the Cross, Priest, Doctor “
Saint Athanasius, Bishop & Doctor
From A Discourse by Saint Athanasius On the Incarnation of the Word: The Word of God, incorporeal, incorruptible and immaterial, entered our world. Yet it was not as if he had been remote from it up to that time. For there is no part of the world that was ever without his presence; together withContinue reading “Saint Athanasius, Bishop & Doctor”
