Patroness of farmers, servants, and peasants. Notburga was born in 1265, along the Inn River in Tyrol, which was then a part of Bavaria, to…

The 2nd Pope. Claudia was a daughter of a British King, Caractacus, who was brought to Rome by Aulus Plautius, a Roman General, as prisoners…

David was born in 462 as the son of King Sant of South Wales and his wife, Saint Non in the area of Henfynyw. He…

He selflessly dedicated his life to the abandoned, the orphaned, and the neglected children. Luigi Maria Palazzolo was born on December 10, 1827, in Bergamo,…

“Gratitude for suffering is a precious jewel for our heavenly crown. Man should always firmly believe that God sends just that trial which is most…

“Those who struggle for virtue in community life, will have greater merit.” Youssef Kassab was born in Hardini, Lebanon, in 1808, as the son of…

“God made me queen so that I may serve others.” Elizabeth was born in 1271 into the royal house of Aragon, as the daughter of…

200th POST OF REAL HEROES! “A man is no true Christian if he has no devotion to the Mother of Jesus Christ.” John was born…

He started out as a contested king but by his death, he delivered back to Spain a massively expanded kingdom reclaimed from the invading Moors.  …

“One must see God in everyone.” Catherine was born on May 2, 1806, in the Burgundy region of France, to Pierre and Madeleine Laboure. She…

“God knows our whole being. Those who ask for His grace with confidence will not be disappointed. Ask Him to give you all you need.”…

Antoninus Pierozzi was born in Florence, Italy, on March 1, 1389, as the only child to Nicholas Pierozzi and Thomassina who were nobles of the…

“God is as really present in the consecrated Host as He is in the glory of Heaven.” Pascal was born on May 12, 1540, in…

“Virtue is nothing without the trial of temptation, for there is no conflict without an enemy, no victory without strife.” Leo, born in the year…

“When we pray, the voice of the heart must be heard more than that proceeding from the mouth.” Giovanni di Fidanza was born in 1221…

“Take heed and have care for your soul. It is fitting that you forsake worldly life.” Macarius was born in lower Egypt near the village…

“Nothing happens by chance. It is always the disposition of God.” Marie Rose Julie Billiart was born in Cuvilly, France, on July 12, 1751, as…

“Those who do not love the Cross of Christ do not love Christ” Self described as, “Peter, the lowliest servant of the monks.” Peter was…

Between May 13 and October 13, 1917, 3 Portuguese shepherd children from Aljustrel, received apparitions of Our Lady at Cova da Iria, near Fatima. Europe…

“May the Holy Spirit enkindle you with the fire of His Love so that you may persevere, unfailingly, in the love of His service.” REAL…

Carlo Gaetano Calosinto was born on August 15, 1654 on the island of Ischia off the coast of Naples. From his early childhood, he was…

Abbot’s date of birth is unknown but it appears to have been around the early 900’s. He was born into nobility in the area of…

“Prophecy of the Popes.” Pope Francis is the last one listed. Mael Mhaedhoc Ua Morgair was born in Armagh of Northern Ireland in 1094. His…

During her mother’s troubled pregnancy, she visited Saint John Joseph of the Cross, who was known for his heroic virtue and penance. He blessed her…

“The Prophet of the Last Times.” Francis was born on December 2, 1743, in Arpino, in central Italy, to a loving and pious family.  His…

“If one were to consider how much Jesus suffered, one would not commit the smallest sin.” Saint for the unborn. Gianna was born on October…

Anthony is considered the founder and father of organized Christian monasticism. His rule, which is a book of observances, represented one of the 1st attempts…

“Continue to entrust everything to God, absolutely everything you have to do, so that He may teach you more and more, the happiness of living…

“Let not the insult and quarrels of others be a cause of hatred and enmity.” The 1st Indian male saint was born on February 10,…

Elizabeth was born on July 7, 1207 to the Hungarian King Andrew II and Gertrude of Merania. From early on she had the royal responsibilities…

Reprobus grew to be a very large and tall Canaanite man. With his strength and dexterity, he served the King of Canaan, but he did…

The Roman Empire was in ruins and Britons fled across the sea from the English-Saxons to settle in Armorica in Gaul, near present day Brest…

Lorcan Ua Tuathail (O’Toole) was born in 1125 at Kilkea, County Kildare, Ireland. He was the youngest of 4 sons of King Muirchertach Ui Tuathail,…

Maria Francesca Cabrini was born on July 15, 1850 in Sant’ Angelo Lodigiano, Lombardy, Italy.  She was 2 months premature and the youngest of 13…

Benedict was born in 1526 to Cristoforo and Diana Manasseri, who were slaves from Africa.  Their family was taken from Africa to San Fratello, Sicily…

Comfortable with being uncomfortable. Carolina Conceta Angela Santocanale was born on October 2, 1852, in Palermo, Sicily. Her parents were nobles from the house of…

Joseph was born on April 21, 1651 as the 3rd of 6 children, in the village of Goa, then known as Portuguese India, as part…

“Take care never to close your heart to anyone.” Peter was born on April 13, 1506, in the village of Villaret, Savoy, France. As a…

Throughout his whole life, he would never make a business decision that would endanger his soul. He would have rather lost his entire fortune than…

Hugh le Bigot was born on April 16, 1127 in the province of Valois, France. He was the son of the Count of Valois, a…

John was born on June 24, 1169, to very pious and noble parents, in Faucon, France. He was named in the honor of Saint John…

“You must ask God to give you power to fight against the sin of pride which is your greatest enemy – the root of all…

“It is granted to few to recognize the True Church amid the darkness of so many schisms and heresies,” Robert was born in Montepulciano, Italy,…

“There is no prayer or Good work so great, so pleasing to God, so useful to us, as the Holy Mass.” Lawrence was born in…

Zhao Rong was born in 1746 in Wuchuan, Guizhou, China.  He became a soldier in the army of Emperor Kia-Kin during the Qing dynasty.  He…

Alphonsus Marie Antony John Cosmos Damien Michael Gaspard de Liguori was born in his father’s country house on September 27, 1696 in Marianella, near Naples,…

Anthony was born in 1584 in Nagasaki, Japan. His father was Chinese and this mother was Japanese. They were Catholic and Anthony served as altar…

Anna was born into a Catholic family in 1886 in Majiazhuang, located in the Hebei province of China. When she was 5, her mother died…

Eusebius is one of the many defenders of the Church during its most trying periods. He was born on the Isle of Sardinia, Italy, in…

‘Leave the world, the better to serve Almighty God.” Alexis was born in 1200, in Florence, Italy, to Bernard Falconieri, a wealthy merchant prince and…

Maria was born in 1862 in Castelletto di Brenzone, Italy, the 1st of Giovanni and Prudenza Zamperini’s 4 children. She grew up in this small…

Juliana was born of a wealthy Florentine family in 1270. Her mother had been deemed sterile and her father was advanced in years. He passed…

Anna Maria was born on Saint Valentine’s Day in 1844 in Carmagnola, Italy. She was the only child and at the age of 4, her…

“See to it that you refrain from harsh words. But if you do speak them, do not be ashamed to apply the remedy from the…

Monica of Hippo was born in 331 in Tagaste of Northern Africa. She was raised by Christian parents and their maidservant. She discovered her parent’s…

“Death but not sin.” Dominic was born on April 2, 1842 in the village of Riva in northern Italy. His father was a blacksmith and…

“I suggest that you pray to Our Lord that He assist you and give you the direction you need.” Anne Marie Rivier, fondly known as…

Cesar was born in Cavillon, France in 1544. He was the 7th of 13 children and grew up in a Christian and noble family. He…

Neelakandan Pillai was born into an affluent Hindu family in 1712 in Nattalam village in the Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu. He was given his…

Madelgaire was born of nobility around 607 in the town of Strepy les Binches, Hainault, Belgium. He became the Count of Hainault. At the age…

“Oh, if all were to know how beautiful Jesus is, how loving He is, they would all die of Love. And yet, how is it…

Cecilia was born into a Roman noble and pagan family in the late 5th century and from early on, vowed her virginity to God. As…

“I do not expect a high place in heaven. I will be very grateful to have a little corner where I can love God for…

“A man must always be ready, for death comes when and where God wills it.” John was born in 1811 inPrachatitz, Bohemia, which is modern-day…

“Set no value on honor and praise in this life, but rather await your reward from God in the joys of heaven and eternal blessings.”…

“Like my Master, I shall die upon the cross. Like Him, a lance will pierce my heart so that my blood and my love can…

“The world would have peace if only the men of politics would follow the Gospels.” “Let everyone who has the grace of intelligence fear that,…

“My confidence is placed in God who does not need our help for accomplishing His design.” Isaac was born in 1607 in Orleans, France, into…

“Oh my God, forgive what I have been, correct what I am, and direct what I will be.” Elizabeth was born in 1774, the 2nd…

Patron Saint of the impossible. In 1381, high in the hills of the Republic of Cascia, Italy, Antonio and Amata Lotti welcomed their only child,…

Juliana was born in 1192 and was orphaned at the age of 5, along with her sister Agnes, after losing their parents. She grew up…

“I want eternity. I was born for greater things.” Stanislaus was born of noble parents in 1030 near Krakow, Poland. He studied in Paris and…

“Soon we’ll have the intimate happiness of the family, and it’s this beauty that brings us closer to Him.” Louis was born into a military…

Silvia was a native of the region of Sicily and she had married Gordianus of Rome, both born of distinguished families. Gordianus was a noble…

Marriage can lead to holiness.  Isidore was born in 1082 to a peasant family near Madrid, Spain.  He was baptized “Isidore” in honor of the…

“To be an angel in prayer and a beast in one’s relations with people, is to go lame on both legs.” For busy people in…

“I offered myself with all my heart to do God’s will.” Marguerite was born in 1620 in Troyes, France, located along the Seine River not…

“The best thing for us is not what we consider best, but what the Lord wants of us!” Josephine Margaret Bakhita was born around 1869…

Brigid’s mother was Brocca, a Christian baptized by Saint Patrick. Brocca was a slave to Dubthach, a Leinster chieftain who had fathered Brigit. When his…

Lucy was a young Christian woman, born in the 4th century. Her mother tried to arrange a marriage for her with a pagan gentleman and…

“When the devil reminds you of your past, remind him of his future!” Teresa Ali Fatim Corella Sanchez de Capeda y Ahumada was born in…

His reputation as the Patron Saint of Love are not matters of verifiable history, but of Faith. Valentine of Rome is a 3rd century saint…

“If you are what you should be, you will set the whole world on fire!” Catherine Benincasa was born during the outbreak of the plague…

Among contemporary saints, only John Paul II was canonized faster. Maria Isabel Salvat Romero was born in 1926 in Spain to Ricardo Salvat Albert and…

Yu Tae-Ch’ol was born in 1826 and the son of a government interpreter in Korea. His father was Catholic and raised him in this manner,…

“If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.” Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu was born on August 26, 1910 in Skopje of…

Clare was born at Montefalco, Italy, around 1268 to a prominent family. Her father, Damiano, built a hermitage within the town. Her older sister Joan…

“In her voyage across the ocean of this world, the Church is like a great ship being pounded by the waves of life’s different stresses.…

“God did not tell us to follow Him because he needed our help, but because He knew that loving Him would make us whole.” Irenaeus…

“The Gift of Grace increases as the struggle increases.” “Apart from the Cross, there is no other ladder by which we may get to Heaven.”…

From Russia with Love. “Never condemn each other. We condemn others only because we shun knowing ourselves. Seraphim of Sarov was born in 1754 and…

“Even when God’s Will does not correspond to your own desires, it is always beneficial for you.” Arnold Janssen was born in 1837 in Goch,…

The significant influence and guidance of a mother is recognized as Nonna raised one of the holiest families in history with her devotion and prayer.…

The Patron Saint of many, including; Eyes, Joy, Travelers, Future Spouses, Purity and Happy Meetings. One of the 7 Archangels who stand before the throne…

“Be sure that you first preach by the way you live.” Charles was born in 1538, the 3rd of 6 children at the castle of…

For the protection of the unborn. Catherine was a princess who was born around 1330 and is the 4th child of Saint Bridget and her…

The saint who turned Russia Christian. Orthodox, Catholic and Western Christians venerate the Holy Great Prince. Vladimir was born around 956 and was an illegitimate…

“He who wants to win the world for Christ, must have the courage to come in conflict with it.” The Catholic Church canonized Saint Titus…

“Oh! My God, how much your hand was upon me and yet how little I was aware of it! How Good you are! How Good…

“Whatever you do, think not of yourself, but of God.” Vincent Ferrer’s mother experienced only joy and painlessness during her expectancy and his father had…

“I would rather die or suffer evil than to take such an oath. I cannot, I must not, I will not!” Born in Rome on…

Helena Kowalska was born in the village of Glogowiec, Poland, on August 25, 1905 as the 3rd of 10 children, to a poor and religious…

Thomas was born in the castle of Roccasecca in the Kingdom of Sicily in 1225. Although his family was prestigious, as the youngest and 7th…

“No one heals himself by wounding another.” Saint Ambrose, also known as Aurelius Ambrosius, is one of the four original doctors of the Church. He…

“The task for a Christian is to drown evil in an abundance of good. We should live positively, full of optimism, with youthfulness, joy and…

Herminius Filippo Pampuri was born in Pavia, Italy in 1897. He was the 10th of 11 children and at the age of 3, his mother…

Roch was born in 1285 in Montpelier, France, the only child of wealthy parents. His mother was thought to be barren, so to many, his…

Within each one of us lies the gift of healing, evangelization and being a model Christian soldier that we often fail to recognize and nurture. …

Christians had lived relatively free of persecution for many decades after the death of emperor Valerian however this changed greatly by the year 244 under…

Giuseppe Benedetto Cottolengo was born near Turin Italy in 1786 to middle-class parents. He was the eldest of 12 children, 6 of which survived childhood.…

“Teach children with joy. They will be attracted by joy, the source of all joy, the heart of Jesus.’ Katharine was born in Philadelphia in…

“I do not care very much what men say of me, provided that God approves of me.” Thomas was born in London in 1478 of…

“When one has nothing more to lose, the heart is inaccessible to fear.” Anne-Therese Guerin was born in 1798 to well-respected and faithful parents, Laurent…

“Always go forward and never turn back.” Miguel Jose Serra was born on Spain’s island of Mallorca in 1713 and took the name of his…

“Do not look back to the past, nor forward to the future. Claim only the present, for it holds God’s Will.” Rose was Born in…

“What can we do to love God more?” Marguerite Bays was the 2nd of 7 children, born on the Feast of the Birth of the…

“Whenever you can, speak of love and with love to someone.  It’s good to the ears of those who hear and to the soul of…

“God will give eternal life to those who convert sinners and bring them to the right path.” Tresia was born in 1876 near Thrissur in…

“When in Rome, the Freemasons started coming out in the open daringly, flaunting their banners under the windows of the Vatican, depicting, on the black…

“Well, brothers, when shall we begin to do good?” Philip was born in Florence, Italy in 1515 as one of four children. From an early…

“Think well, Speak well and Do well. These three things, through the mercy of God, will make a man go to Heaven.” Camillus was not…

“Patience is never more important than when you are at the edge of losing it.” Camilla was a princess born in 1498 to Duke Julius…

“Cure the sick, save the souls” Her childhood name was Giuditta and she was born in Rome in 1859. Her and her two siblings spent…

“My God, give me courage, a true instinct determining between right and wrong, humility in all things, and a tender longing love of you.” John…

Born in 1182 in Italy, his father was furious that his wife had him baptized and named Giovanni after John the Baptist while he was…

“You are the Spirit and I am only the trumpet, and without Your breath I can give no sound.” Joseph was born in 1603 at…

Generations of Catholics have admired this young saint, calling her “Little Flower”, even though she never went on missions, never founded a religious order, never…

In the late 18th century, Catholicism began to take root slowly in Korea, having been introduced by scholars with its first consecrated missionaries in 1836.…

He regarded himself as the least of all men and unworthy of the habit he wore.  He never lost an opportunity of being humiliated and…

Helena was the mother of Emperor Constantine the Great and an Empress of the Roman Empire. She is from Drepanum in Asia Minor and born…

Born Inigo Lopez de Loyola in Spain in 1491, he was the youngest of 13 children and his mother died when he was just 7.…

“The true friends of the people are neither revolutionaries, nor innovators, but traditionalists.” Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto was born in 1835 in an Austrian Empire which…

“Mary is the safest, easiest, shortest and most perfect way of approaching Jesus.“ Born Louis Maie Grignon in Montfort, France in 1673, he was the…

“Arm yourself with prayer, rather than a sword; wear humility rather than fine clothes.” Born in Spain in 1170, his parents were members of the…

“Pray, hope and don’t worry” He was an Italian priest known for his piety and charity as well as the gift of Stigmata which has…

“We must teach more by example than by word” In 2010, Mary MacKillop became the first native of Australia to be canonized by the Church.…

“I am exhorting the brethren to constancy and not to abandon their flocks, but to imitate the pastors of the first three centuries and withdraw…

“Christ said, ‘I am the Truth’; he did not say ‘I am the custom.’” Toribio was born in 1900 of a very poor family in…

The martyrs of Uganda are a reminder that persecution of Christians continues into present day. “You can burn our bodies, but you cannot harm our…

Martha was born in 1812 in the town of Zunji, China and later lived with her husband in Qingyan, where they owned a vegetable farm. …

“I shall spend every moment loving.” Bernadette was born in Lourdes, France on January 7, 1844. She is the first saint to have been photographed.…

“Only after the Last Judgment will Mary get any rest; from now until then, she is much too busy with her children.” Jean-Baptiste-Marie Vianney was…

Gummarus was a Christian, born in the 7th century, and a son of the lord of Emblem near Lierre in Brabant (Netherlands). He grew up…

“No one may ever excel in great things, who do not first excel in little things.” With encouragement from his friend Ignatius of Loyola, Francis…

For help in our fight against the materialistic lures of this world. Angela was recently canonized by Pope Francis but she spent most of her…

“Here we do not speak evil of anyone.” Augustine is probably the most famous saint with a sinful past, which is surprising since his own…

“It is at the foot of the altar that we find the strength we need in our isolation.” Josef De Veuster was born in rural…

“Who can tell me what is most pleasing to God that I may do it?” Kateri Tekakwitha was born in 1656 in the Mohawk village…

Jude, known as Thaddaeus, was a brother of St. James the Less and a relative of our Saviour. One of the 12 Apostles of Jesus,…

“Freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought.” Karol Wojtyla, known as John Paul II…

Everything we know about the husband of Mary and the foster father of Jesus comes from Scripture. We know he was a carpenter, a working…

We know little about martyrs like Cecilia, Nicholas, and Agnes of the early Church. All we know for sure about Agnes was born in 291…

“Never seek advice from the proud or the inexperienced.” John Bosco was born in Becchi, Italy after the end of the Napoleonic wars, drought and…

Joan of Arc was born to pious parents of the French peasant class in Domremy. From an early age she was said to have heard…

James was a Persian who lived in the 5th century.  He was a great favorite of King Yezdigerd I.  When the king began to persecute…

Saint Stephen was the eldest of the first ordained deacons of the Church and also the first Christian Martyr. Stephen was so conformed to Jesus…

Gregory was born around 540 in Rome. Although the Western Roman Empire had collapsed long before his birth, many ancient Roman families still commanded great…

Kevin is a mysterious figure who lived in Ireland during the 6th century who is also known as Coemgen. It is difficult to delineate between…

“God can kiss us with a healing because God is wounded by our pain.” Daniel was born in 1831 in Italy and died in 1881…

Angela Merici was an Italian religious educator and founder of the Ursulines whose deep prayer life and relationship with the Lord bore the fruit of…

Constance of Vercelli was born about 325 AD, as Constantine Augustus. She was the eldest of the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great and of his…

Eric IX was King of Sweden beginning in the year 1150.  He did much to aid Christianity in his realm and was responsible for Codifying…

The history of Nikolaos of Myra is riddled with many legends and stories. The fact that he was Bishop of Myra, Greece (present day Demre,…

Jeanne-Francoise Fremiot wed a baron of unknowing large debts. Jane Frances took charge by personally organizing and supervising every detail of the estate which brought…

There are many “Johns” who are saints,beginning with those found in Scripture itself: Saint John the Baptist, Saint John the Evangelist, Saint John of the…

Genevieve was a fair and courageous peasant girl who was born around 422 in Nanterre, France. When only 7 years old, St. Germanus, Bishop of…

“When they could not find them [Paul and Silas], they dragged Jason and some of the brothers before the city magistrates, shouting, “These people who…

When Maria’s father died of malaria, her mother had to struggle to feed her children. Maria’s family worked in the fields while she cooked, sewed,…

A Woman of Influence, Intellect and Concern for the Poor. Paula was born in 347 in Rome to an illustrious noble family with ties to…

The Catechism of the Catholic Church states that: “The whole life of the church benefits from the mysterious and powerful help of the angels…. From…

Juan was born in 1474. Following the early death of his father, he was taken to live with his uncle. From the age of three,…

At his coronation as king of France, Louis IX bound himself by oath to behave as God’s anointed, as the father of his people and…

St Mark was born three years after the Birth of Our Lord and of Jewish parents, Mary and Aristopolos. His actual name was John Mark.…

How did it happen that the city of San Antonio was named after Saint Anthony? Over 300 years ago, in 1691, a small expedition of…