Saint Raymond of Peñafort (1180–1275), Dominican priest and canon law expert, co-founded the Order of Our Lady of Ransom. The post Saint Raymond of Penafort appeared first on uCatholic.
Saint André Bessette expressed a saint’s faith by a lifelong devotion to St. Joseph. He was the eighth of 12 children born to a French Canadian couple near Montreal. At his canonization in October 2010, Pope Benedict XVI said that St. Andre "lived the beatitude of the pure of heart." The post Saint André Bessette appeared first on uCatholic.
Pope Saint Telesphorus, a Greek anchorite, led the Church under Emperor Antoninus Pius and established enduring Christian practices around 125-138 AD. The post Pope Saint Telesphorus appeared first on uCatholic.
Epiphany marks the revelation of Christ to mankind, commemorating events like His baptism and the visit of the Magi. The post Solemnity of the Epiphany of Our Lord appeared first on uCatholic.
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton was the first native born American to be canonized by the Catholic Church. She helped establish the first free Catholic school in America. The post Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton appeared first on uCatholic.
The Feast of the Holy Name celebrates Jesus' name, meaning "Yahweh is salvation," and emphasizes continuous veneration and love for the Savior. The post Feast of the Most Holy Name of Jesus appeared first on uCatholic.
Saint Basil the Great (330-379) was a prominent early Christian bishop, theologian, and monastic leader known for combating Arianism and his contributions to Eastern Christianity. The post Saint Basil the Great appeared first on uCatholic.