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Saints of the Day

Saints: 16
Blesseds: 8

Today's Celebrated Saints and Blesseds

Saint John of The Cross

Saint John of The Cross

Saint John of the Cross, also known as Doctor of Mystical Theology, John della Croce, John de la Croix, John de la Cruz, John vom Kreuz, Juan de Santa María de Yepes, and Johannes av Korset, was born on June 24, 1542, in Fontiveros, Spain. He was born into poverty and experienced a humble upbringing. During his early years, Saint John of the Cross cared for the poor in the hospital in Medina del Campo, Spain, showing his innate compassion and dedication to serving those in need. At the age of 21, he became a Carmelite lay brother in 1563, where he lived a strict and devout...

Why Explore Catholic Saints?

Catholic saints serve as examples of virtue, holiness, and the human potential for grace. Their lives remind us that holiness is attainable for everyone, and by learning about saints, you can:

The Path to Sainthood

The process of canonization in the Catholic Church is a rigorous and thorough examination of a person's life and virtues. It typically involves several stages:

  1. Servant of God: The initial stage when a person's life is examined for heroic virtue.
  2. Venerable: The person is recognized for having lived a life of heroic virtue.
  3. Blessed: A miracle attributed to the person's intercession is verified.
  4. Saint: A second miracle is verified, leading to canonization.

This process ensures that those recognized as saints truly embody the virtues of Christian life and serve as models for the faithful.

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Embark on a daily adventure of faith and inspiration. Discover a new saint every day, learn from their lives, and grow in your spiritual journey. Saint for a Minute is your companion in exploring the lives of Catholic saints and blesseds.