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August, 8th | Saint Dominic
Saint Dominic's Story
If he hadn’t taken a trip with his bishop, Dominic would probably have remained within the structure of contemplative life; ...
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August, 7th | Saint Cajetan
Saint Cajetan's Story
Like most of us, Cajetan seemed headed for an “ordinary” life—first as a lawyer, then as a priest engaged in the work of the...
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August, 6th | Transfiguration of the Lord
The Story of the Transfiguration of the Lord
All three Synoptic Gospels tell the story of the Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-8; Mark 9:2-9; Luke 9:...
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August, 5th | Dedication of Saint Mary Major Basilica
The Story of the Dedication of Saint Mary Major Basilica
First raised at the order of Pope Liberius in the mid-fourth century, the Liberian basili...
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August, 4th | Saint John Vianney
Saint John Vianney's Story
A man with vision overcomes obstacles and performs deeds that seem impossible. John Vianney was a man with vision: He w...
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August, 3rd | Saint Peter Julian Eymard
Saint Peter Julian Eymard's Story
Born in La Mure d’Isère in southeastern France, Peter Julian’s faith journey drew him from being a priest in the...
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August, 2nd | Saint Eusebius of Vercelli
Saint Eusebius of Vercelli's Story
Someone has said that if there had been no Arian heresy denying Christ’s divinity, it would be very difficult t...
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August, 1st | Saint Alphonsus Liguori
Saint Alphonsus Liguori's Story
Moral theology, Vatican II said, should be more thoroughly nourished by Scripture, and show the nobility of the Ch...
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July, 31st | Saint Ignatius of Loyola
Saint Ignatius of Loyola’s Story
The founder of the Jesuits was on his way to military fame and fortune when a cannon ball shattered his leg. Beca...
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July, 30th | Blessed Solanus Casey
Blessed Solanus Casey’s Story
Barney Casey became one of Detroit’s best-known priests even though he was not allowed to preach formally or to hear...
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July, 29th | Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus
Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus' story
Martha, Mary, and their brother Lazarus were evidently close friends of Jesus. He came to their home simply...
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July, 28th | Blessed Stanley Rother
Blessed Stanley Rother's Story
On May 25, 1963, Stanley Rother, a farmer's son from Okarche, Oklahoma, was ordained for his home diocese of Oklaho...
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