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2 days ago · St. Francis is one of the most famous saints in Church history. He’s so significant that the current pope — Pope Francis — chose to take his name. Oct. 4 is his memorial day. But who was he, and what did he do? Here are 12 things to know and share… 1) When did St. Francis live? He was born in 1181 or 1182 (we’re not sure ...
10 hours ago · Bernadette’s humble faith and obedience are a testament to her deep love for Jesus. 10. Saint Francis of Assisi. Saint Francis of Assisi, the founder of the Franciscan Order, experienced several visions of Jesus. One of the most significant was in 1224, when he received the stigmata while praying on Mount Alvernia.
2 days ago · One of the most popular Catholic saints of the 20th century, St. Pio of Pietrelcina, commonly known as Padre Pio, was a Capuchin Franciscan friar, priest and mystic. Padre Pio is mostly known for his deep wisdom about prayer and peace; his stigmata; miraculous reports of his bilocation; being physically attacked by the devil; and ...
1 day ago · Francis Xavier, SJ (born Francisco de Jasso y Azpilicueta; Latin: Franciscus Xaverius; Basque: Frantzisko Xabierkoa; French: François Xavier; Spanish: Francisco Javier; Portuguese: Francisco Xavier; 7 April 1506 – 3 December 1552), venerated as Saint Francis Xavier, was a Basque Spaniard Catholic missionary and saint who co-founded the Society of Jesus and, as a representative of the ...
4 days ago · St. Francis (1181–1226) and St. Clare (1194–1253): Known for founding the Franciscan Friars and the Poor Clares, with a strong embrace of poverty, these two saints also fostered devotion to the Eucharist.
3 days ago · On June 13, Catholics around the world celebrate Saint Anthony of Padua, one of the most popular saints, especially prayed to for help in finding lost things. Here's a look at this Portuguese...
4 days ago · We strive to inspire a loving world that embraces the Franciscan spirit of harmony, joy, and simplicity. May our resources renew your spirit as we share God’s love in the spirit of St. Francis and St. Clare.
