Blessed Richard Bere was a man who died for his faith. The post Blessed Richard Bere appeared first on Cradio.

St Jeanne Jugan was a woman of compassion for the elderly poor people. The post St Jeanne Jugan appeared first on Cradio.

St Augustine went from a life of loose living to become one of the greatest saints to have ever lived. The post St Augustine appeared first on Cradio.

St. Monica was married by arrangement to a pagan official in North Africa, who was much older than she, and although generous, was also violent tempered... The post St Monica appeared first on Cradio.

Bl Karl Leisner was born on 28 February 1915 in Rees, Germany... The post Bl Karl Leisner appeared first on Cradio.

In Louis IX of France were united the qualities of a just and upright sovereign, a fearless warrior, and a saint. The post St Louis of France appeared first on Cradio.

The name (Bartholomaios) means “son of Talmai” (or Tholmai) which was an ancient Hebrew name, borne, e.g. by the King of Gessur whose daughter was a wife of David (2 Samuel 3:3). It shows, at least, that Bartholomew was of Hebrew descent; it may have been his genuine proper name or simply added to distinguish him as the son of Talmai. Outside [...] The post St Bartholomew appeared first on Cradio.

St. Rose of Lima is the patroness of Latin America and the Philippines. This South American Saint's real name was Isabel, but she was such a beautiful baby that she was called Rose, and that name remained... The post St Rose of Lima appeared first on Cradio.

Queenship of Mary is a feast day where we venerate the Blessed Virgin Mary as Queen. The post Queenship of Mary appeared first on Cradio.

St Pius X was the first Pope of the 20th Century and brought many reforms to the Church. The post St Pius X appeared first on Cradio.

St Bernard of Clairvaux was a man who showed great intelligence and holiness and became a Doctor of the Church. The post St Bernard of Clairvaux appeared first on Cradio.

St John Eudes wanted to bring Christ to the poor by forming educated, zealous priests. The post St John Eudes appeared first on Cradio.

St Helena converted to Christianity in her later life and she discovered the True Cross while in the Holy Land. The post St Helena appeared first on Cradio.

St Joan of the Cross was born in 1666 in Anjou, France. She was known for dedicating her life to the service of the poor, elderly and sick. Joan founded what came to be known as the Congregation of St. Anne of Providence. In her time she also founded 12 religious houses, hospices and schools. St Joan of the Cross [...] The post St Joan of the Cross appeared first on Cradio.

He was a son of the Hungarian chief Géza and was baptized, together with his father, by Archbishop St. Adalbert of Prague in 985, on which occasion he changed his heathen name Vaik (Vojk) into Stephen. The post St Steven of Hungary appeared first on Cradio.

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary: a commemoration of the completion of Mary's earthly life and her body being assumed body and soul into heaven. The post The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared first on Cradio.

St Maximilian Kolbe is known for sacrificing his life for a young husband and father. The post St Maximilian Kolbe appeared first on Cradio.

Not much is known of his early life, but we do know that Hippolytus, a Greek, was a pupil of Irenaeus, who was a disciple of Polycarp, who was disciple of John the beloved disciple of Jesus. The post St Hippolytus of Rome appeared first on Cradio.

St Clare of Assisi was the founder of the Poor Clares and the lifelong friend and spiritual guide of St Francis. The post St Clare of Assisi appeared first on Cradio.

St Lawrence was an early martyr of the Church who looked after the poor of Rome. The post St Lawrence appeared first on Cradio.