Saint for a Minute
Thursday, July 30
Ordinary Time
Luna Plena
Martyred Hospitallers of Spain
Spain
The Martyred Hospitallers of Spain, also known as the Martyrs of Ocaña, are a group of Catholic individuals who dedicated their lives to serving the sick and vulnerable. Their selfless acts of compassion and unwavering faith led to their martyrdom during the Spanish Civil War.
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Saint María Natividad Venegas De La Torre
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Born in Imola, It
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Saint Leopold Bogdan Mandic
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Saint Julitta of Caesarea
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Saint Iosephus Yuan Gengyin
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Blessed Manés De Guzmán
Blessed Edward Powell
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Blessed José Frías Ruiz
He dedicated his life to serving t
Blessed Richard Featherstone
He received his education at the pres
Blessed Ricardo Pla Espí
He was born on 12 December 1898 in Agullent, Valencia, Spain.
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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