Saint Aloysius Gonzaga Patronage: youth; scholars and students Feast: June 21st I have to admit that I decided to post about this saint, St Aloysius, this week as I really liked his name! Yet as I began to read more about this Saint I found his life fascinating and rich with God’s graces. He proves […]
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Saint Rita of Cascia Feast Day: May 22nd Patronage: Impossible cases I have to admit, St Rita is one of my favourite saints. She is the patron saint of impossible cases! Some sources say she is the patron of grocers and salami vendors too. She was born in Cascia, in Italy. At an early age
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Saint Zita Feast 27th April Patronage: Maids and Domestic Servants It was the name again which drew me to this saint. Zita. St Zita was born into a very poor family and at the young age of twelve was sent to work as a maid for the Fatinelli family. You would expect her story to
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Saint Francis of Paola Feast: 2nd April St Francis of Paola lead a life of prayer, fasting, work and mortification after leaving the convent he had lived in for three years. He retreated to a cave by the sea and was joined by many followers. He lived as a Hermit and formed the Hermits of
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Saint Mary the Egyptian Feast: 2nd April Patroness: Penitents and repentant I have to say, the name of this saint intrigued me and I wanted to find out more. An Egyptian saint who is normally depicted with long hair which covers her entire body. Saint Mary, as one source says, was a prostitute and due
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