St. Philomena – Patron Saint of Babies, Infants, and Youth Little is known of her life, and this information was received by private revelation from her. Martyred at about age 14 in the early days of the Church. In 1802 the remains of a young woman were found in the catacomb of Saint Priscilla on … Read more
St. Francis of Assisi, lover of all creation, champion of justice, patron saint of animals and the environment, founded the Franciscan Order. His feast day is October 4. St. Francis of Assisi was a Roman Catholic saint who took the gospel literally by following all Jesus said and did. He was a poor little man … Read more
Not long ago I heard a story about a young man and an old preacher. The young man had lost his job and didn’t know which way to turn. So he went to see the old preacher. Pacing about the preacher’s study, the young man ranted about his problem. Finally he clenched his fist and … Read more