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Saint for a Minute
Saturday, September 5
Ordinary Time
Quadratura Ultima
Saint Bertin
The legacy of monastic life in the north of Europe is often measured by the endurance of the abbeys established during the fervent evangelization of the region. Among the most significant figures in this era was the founder of the monastery of Sithiu, situated within the territory of Thérouanne in Flanders.
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Saint Alvitus of León
Born in unknown year, Alvitus was closely related to Saint Rudesind, a highly venerated figure in the Iberian Peninsula.
Saint Teresa of Calcutta
She was the daughter of an Albanian businessman who tragically passed away when she was only nine years old.
Saint Bertin The Great
He was educated at the renowned Abbey of Luxeuil in France, known for its strict adherence to the Rule of Saint…
Saints
Saint Charbel
Born in the village of Bekaa Kafra, Lebanon, in the year 1828, he dedicated his life to God from an early age.
Saint Anseric of Soissons
Born in Espagny, Soissons, Gaul (modern-day France), he was raised in a devoutly Christian family that instilled in him…
Saint Albert of Butrio
Little is known about his early life, but at some point, he felt called to embrace a life of solitude and became a…
Martyrs of Capua
The Martyrs of Capua are a group of three Christian individuals who were martyred together in Capua, Italy.
Saint Victorinus of Amiterme
Little is known about his early life, but it is believed that he was born in the outskirts of Rome.
Saint Victorinus of Como
Born in the city of Como, Italy, during the early 6th century, Victorinus dedicated his life to the service of God as an…
Saint Giuse Hoàng Luong Canh
Little is known about his early life, but he dedicated himself to serving God and his fellow believers.
Saint Romulus of Rome
Born in Rome, Italy, during the early years of the second century, Romulus grew up in a time of religious persecution…
Blesseds
Blessed Costanza Starace
From an early age, Costanza's life was consecrated to Our Lady of Sorrows.
Blessed Maria Luigia Velotti
She was the daughter of Francesco Velotti and Teresa Napoletano.
Blessed Gentilis Of Toringa
Blessed Gentilis of Toringa, also known as Gentilis of Matelica or Gentile, was born in Matelica, Italy, to a noble…
Blessed Gerricus Of Gerresheim
Blessed Gerricus of Gerresheim, also known as Gerricus of Düsseldorf, Gerrich, Gerrico, and Jericho, was born in the…
Blessed Anselm Of Anchin
Blessed Anselm of Anchin, also known as Anselm of Anchin, was a revered Catholic monk and the abbot of the monastery of…
Blessed Gerbrand Of Dokkum
Blessed Gerbrand of Dokkum, also known as Blessed Gerbrandus, was a preeminent figure in the Premonstratensian Order…
Do not be afraid of holiness. It will take away none of your energy, vitality or joy. On the contrary, you will become what the Father had in mind when he created you, and you will be faithful to your deepest self.
Gaudete et Exsultate, 32
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