Saints & Heroes

February 1: Saint Henry Morse was born to a Protestant family but converted and became a Jesuit priest. He was eventually martyred.

Saint John Bosco gathered social outcasts, befriended them and instructed them in the Catholic faith, especially young men in need of a father.

January 30: Saint Hyacintha Mariscotti lived a life of luxury in spite of her religious vows, but changed her ways and devoted herself to works of charity.

January 29: Saint Gildas was educated in Wales under St. Illtud and was the companion of St. Samson and St. Peter of Leon. He eventually became a monk and gathered disciples.

January 27: Saint Angela Merici feared for her sister who died without the sacraments. She was given a vision assuring her sister's salvation.

January 26: Timothy and Titus were two of St. Paul’s favorite and most trusted disciples. Both helped St. Paul resolve disturbances in the early church.

January 25: Saint Paul the Apostle was originally Saul of Tarsus, a zealous pharisee who persecuted and killed Christians, until Our Lord manifested himself to him.

January 24: Saint Francis de Sales was everywhere known for his kindness and patient zeal. He converted several prominent Calvinist preachers.

January 23: During his imprisonment, Saint Vincent, a holy deacon, was promised freedom if he would allow his copy of the Scriptures to be burned. He refused, preferring torture instead.