Category: February
My Brother Pier Giorgio Frassati: His Last Days by Luciana Frassati (120 pgs.) In this inspiring story of a modern-day saint, Luciana Frassati tells the story of her brother’s heroic last days. Pier Giorgio Frassati lived a very full and busy life before his untimely death at the age of 24. Luciana’s story reveals thatRead more
Ever wonder what it’s like to live in the Vatican City in the service of the pope? Check out this interesting article: “Interview with a Swiss Guard” by Lew ToulminRead more
St. Blaise was a Bishop in Armenia who suffered martyrdom under Licinius about A.D. 316. Tradition tells us that St. Blaise was born to noble parents and became a physician and later was consecrated a bishop. In the early Church, the election of bishops was done by a popular vote of the faithful. The manRead more
Saint Gabriel was named Francis at his birth, after Saint Francis of Assisi. When he was 18, Saint Gabriel heard the Blessed Mother say, “Francis, the world is not for you anymore.” He then entered the Passionist monastery, taking the name “Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother.” Click the image below to print the coloring page.Read more
Our Lady appeared in Lourdes, France, in 1858, to a young peasant girl. Here she declared, “I am the Immaculate Conception.” Our Lady asked for people to pray and do penance for sinners. She also requested that a chapel be built where she appeared. The chapel was built and many miracles still occur there. ClickRead more
Saint Bernadette was a peasant girl from a poor family in France. When she was only 15 years old, Our Lady appeared to her, asking her to do penance and pray for sinners. Our Lady appeared to Saint Bernadette 16 more times. Eventually, Saint Bernadette entered the Sisters of Charity in Nevers, France, and remainedRead more
It is believed that Saint Simeon was a cousin of Jesus Christ. He was condemned to death after refusing to give up his faith. Tradition tells us he was 120 years old when he died. Click the image below to print the coloring page.Read more
Saint Valentine was a priest in Rome when Christians were persecuted. He was martyred on February 14th, which is now his feast day. Legend tells us that while in jail, he healed the jailer’s daughter, who was blind. He sent her a note that said, “From your Valentine.” Click on one of the images belowRead more
Saints Cyril and Methodius were brothers from Greece. They were both priests and missionaries to the Slav people. Saints Cyril and Methodius invented the Slav alphabet that is still used today. They translated the Bible into that language, allowing many more people to learn about Christianity. Click the image below to print the coloring page.Read more