Saint Augustine
Saint Augustine, bishop and Doctor of the Church, is best known for his Confessions (401), his autobiographical account of his conversion. The term augustinianism evolved from his writings that had a profound influence on the church.
Memorial of Mary, Mother of the Church
Though Our Lady has been referred to as the mother of Christians and as the mother of the Church since ancient times, the Memorial of Mary, Mother of the Church is the most recent addition to the liturgical calendar, instituted by Pope Francis in 2018.
Feast of The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
The Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross commemorates the Holy Cross, symbolizing Jesus Christ's sacrifice, bringing redemption and symbolizing hope for all believers.
Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows
The Seven Sorrows of Mary feast originated in 1239 by the Servite Order, focusing on Mary's anguish during Christ's Crucifixion and encompassing events across her life.
Pope Saint Cornelius
Pope Saint Cornelius faced challenges from apostates and the Rigorists, but upheld that repentant lapsi could rejoin the Church with proper penance, before dying a martyr.
Saint Joseph of Cupertino
Saint Joseph of Cupertino, revered for his levitations, exemplified deep faith and simplicity. Canonized in 1767, he's a beacon of hope for many, especially the challenged.
Saint Hildegard of Bingen
Saint Hildegard of Bingen, Doctor of the Church, was a pioneering medieval figure, excelling in theology, music, and mysticism, and leaving a profound legacy for the Christian faith.
Saint Januarius
St. Januarius, bishop of Beneventum, miraculously survived torture. His congealed blood, preserved in Naples, liquefies thrice annually, symbolizing hope and protection against calamities.
Saint Eustace
Saint Eustace, a Roman general transformed by a divine vision, faced trials for his faith and is venerated by hunters, often depicted with a stag.
Saint Matthew the Apostle
Saint Matthew, one of the twelve Apostles, authored the first Gospel in Aramaic, targeting his Palestinian peers and emphasizing a spiritual Messianic Kingdom.
