Saint of the Day

Saint Francis Xavier

Saint Francis Xavier was won over to Christ by the gentle persuasion of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. He then joined the Jesuits and soon after set off for the East, where he labored the rest of his life. Xavier was on his way to China when he died in 1552.

December 3

Saint Charles Borromeo

Franciscan Media November 4

Saint Charles Borromeo lived during the time of the Protestant Reformation, and helped with the reform of the whole Church during the final years of the Council of Trent. He also reformed the Catholic life of his diocese. Charles Borromeo ...

Saint Martin de Porres

Franciscan Media November 3

Due to racial and social prejudices, Saint Martin de Porres might have grown to be a bitter man, but he did not. Instead, he turned to the needs of others and generously cared for the poor and downcast. He was ...

Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed

Franciscan Media November 2

Following the ancient tradition within the Church of offering prayers for the faithful departed, today we offer our prayers for all of our deceased relatives and friends, trusting in the power of prayer and the infinite mercy of God.

Solemnity of All Saints

Franciscan Media November 1

While many saints have a specific feast day on which we celebrate their lives and work, the vast majority of the saints of heaven do not. Today we celebrate All Saints, those men, women, and children who have gone before ...

Saint Wolfgang of Regensburg

Franciscan Media October 31

Wolfgang of Regensburg served many years as a teacher before becoming a Benedictine monk. He was named the bishop of Regensburg by the emperor and served reluctantly but well until his death in 994.

Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez

Franciscan Media October 30

Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez lost his mother, wife, and daughter within a period of three years. He retired to his sister’s home, and after the death of his son, he entered the Jesuit Order, where he served as college porter. Saint ...

Saint Narcissus of Jerusalem

Franciscan Media October 29

Some speculate that Saint Narcissus of Jerusalem lived well beyond 100; some say he lived to 160. We don't know much about him, but a number of miracles are attributed to him. Narcissus served as bishop of Jerusalem in the ...