Another saint with special love for the poor who laboured tirelessly by the works of his hands to support their needs, He provided hospitality for Saint Francis of Assisi first visit to Corton. He sold everything he possessed and became a Franciscan priest for the love of his master Jesus...
St. Landericus was a good imitator of his master Lord Jesus in loving and caring for the poor and the lowly. He worked so hard to provide food and shelter for the poor of his Diocese He built the first hospital in the city which he dedicated to Saint Christopher....
Born: 457 in France Died: Between 551 and 561 This saintly pastor of the God had an outstanding option for the poor. He was an eloquent preacher and an exemplar of the faith. He experienced several persecutions but bore them silently and patiently. He was also a counselor of both...
Louis-Zéphirin Moreau was born in Béancour, Quebec in 1824. The fifth of 13 children, Louis-Zéphirin was educated in the seminary but was initially rejected for the priesthood because of his frail health. His desire was strong, however and his persistence resulted in his ordination in 1846. He soon became secretary...
St. Rita was born in Umbria, Italy in 1386. Although she wanted to be a nun, her parents betrothed her to a cruel, ill-tempered man whom she married at 18. When her husband was murdered 18 years later, her twin sons were determined to avenge his murder. Rita pleaded with...
Mary Roy was born in Swabia (Germany) in 1578. He held doctorates in philosophy, canon law and civil law and served as a tutor to nobles in France, Italy and Spain. Known as the ‘lawyer of the poor’, he gave up practicing law to ender the Capuchins in Freiburg, Switzerland,...
Born: 482 AD Died: 565 AD Saint Paternus was the first 5th Century Saint. He was a hermit in Wales as well as a Founder of a Monastery in Paternus who later became its bishop. He was a renowned preacher and has a great passion for the poor. He added...
Born: 1751, in France Died: April 8, 1816 Saint Julia took a vow of chastity at a very tender age precisely at fourteen years of age. She labored zealously to help alleviate her impoverished family. She experienced a very shocking incidence of an attempt to assassinate her father and as...
Born: in the 17TH century Died: APRIL 7TH 1719 Patron of: Teachers Saint John Baptist is called the father of Pedagogy. He was the Founder of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. This great Saint had an immense passion for the poor especially those who could not afford...
