St. Sharbel Makhlūf was a devout 19th-century Lebanese Maronite monk and hermit.

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According to St. Catherine, the greater the focus on the other and their need, the more unselfish is our love.

Margaret of Castello was canonized a saint by Pope Francis 701 years after her death. She is a model not only for undying faith in the Lord, but also that all life has value.

Margarita de Castello fue canonizada como santa por el Papa Francisco, 701 años después de su muerte.

Although this saint was born into nobility, he dedicated his life to the King above all kings.

A miracle from the Middle Ages inspires us to feed the less fortunate.

Opposition and exile didn’t stop this saint from setting the record straight at a time when heresy was the norm.

La oposición y el exilio no impidieron a este santo dejar las cosas claras en una época en la que la herejía era la norma.

Celebrating the new beginning for the Mexican people over 480 years later.

Se le considera uno de los misioneros cristianos más importantes de la historia de la Iglesia y muchos creen que bautizó a más personas que nadie desde San Pablo.

He is considered one of the greatest Christian missionaries in the history of the Church, and many believe he baptized more people than anyone had done since St. Paul.

St. Margaret of Scotland was renowned for her care for the poor and marginalized, as well as her intense piety.

Santa Margarita de Escocia era famosa por su preocupación tanto por los pobres como marginados y su intensa piedad.

Born just two years before Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to a church door, Teresa was ultimately guided by her literal burning love for God.

Nacida sólo dos años antes de que Martín Lutero clavara sus 95 tesis en la puerta de una iglesia, Teresa finalmente fue guiada por su ardiente amor a Dios.

Saint Michael is the "Prince of the Heavenly Host," the leader of all the angels.

Sept. 29 is the feast of the archangel Raphael. His name means “God has healed.”

Monica prayed continuously for her husband’s conversion, and finally, after 16 long years, Patricius was baptized in 370.

Benedetta founded the Congregation of the Benedictine Sisters of Providence, whose charism is the education of young girls.

The local people loved her gentle, holy ways and felt safe in her presence.

Stories and legends of Nicholas’ generosity and concern for the poor grew throughout Europe.

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the first U.S. citizen to be canonized, is a role model to all who face adversity.

St. Jude, the Church honors and invokes you universally, as the patron of difficult cases.

The first Korean-born Catholic priest courageously practiced, spread and died for his faith.