Category: January

Saint Francis knew he had a calling to the priesthood for thirteen years before he told his family. He is said to have converted over 40,000 people to Catholicism during his life. He is known for his book on spiritual direction called Introduction to the Devout Life , which we still have today. He isRead more

Saint Agnes was only thirteen when she became a martyr. Many men wanted to marry the beautiful young girl, but Agnes had already dedicated herself completely to Christ. She refused to be married to a pagan and was tortured cruelly before being killed. Click on one of the images below to print a coloring page.Read more

André was a brother of the Congregation of the Holy Cross. When André first came to the Holy Cross Brothers, he had a note from his pastor that said, “I am sending you a saint.” André had a very hard childhood and many struggles in his life as a brother. His challenges began as anRead more

Saint Elizabeth was born in America and married at a young age. When her husband grew very ill, they traveled to Italy. There, Saint Elizabeth learned about the Catholic faith and eventually converted. Later in life, she took vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, and became known as Mother Seton. Saint Elizabeth was the firstRead more

Saint Genevieve became a nun at the age of fifteen. She was known for her frequent prayer, visions of the saints, and acts of charity. When the Huns were about to attack Paris, Saint Genevieve encouraged the people of Paris to stay in the city and pray and fast, instead of leaving. Miraculously, the cityRead more

After a career in law, Saint Basil became a monk and founded a monastery. He founded several other monasteries in his life, as well, and later became a bishop. He is now a Doctor of the Church and his parents and several of his siblings are canonized saints as well! Saint Basil is the patronRead more