Saint Fructuosus of Braga
Saint Vaise
Saint Drogo
Martyrs of Corinth
Blessed William Gnoffi
Saint Bernadette of Lourdes
Saint Magnus of Orkney
Saint Herveus of Tours
Saint Elias
Blessed Contardo Deste
Saint Encratia of Saragossa
Blessed Mikel Suma
Martyrs of Saragossa
Saint Turibius of Astorga
Blessed Joachim Piccolomini
Blessed Arcangelo Canetoli
Thursday, April 16
Easter
Luna Nova
Saint Benedict Joseph Labre
Amettes, Boulogne, France
Saint Benedict Joseph Labre, also known as the Beggar of Perpetual Adoration, was born as Benedetto Giuseppe Labre on March 25, 1748, in Amettes, Boulogne, France.
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Easter
Saint Fructuosus of Braga
Born into a noble military family, he was the son
Saint Vaise
He is remembered for his selfless generosity toward
Saint Drogo
Unfortunately, tragedy struck his life at an
Martyrs of Corinth
The Martyrs of Corinth were a group of eight Christians who bravely faced persecution and gave their lives for their...
Blessed William Gnoffi
Despite his privileged upbringin
Saint Bernadette of Lourdes
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Saint Engracia
The body bore the indelible marks of divine endurance, a living testament to a faith that refused to be extinguished by...
Saint Magnus of Orkney
Saint Herveus of Tours
Although he was a member of the monastic comm
Saint Elias
Born in Ireland, he dedicated his lif
Saint Encratia of Saragossa
Martyrs of Saragossa
The Martyrs of Saragossa were a group of Christian individuals who suffered martyrdom in the city of Saragossa, Spain,...
Saint Turibius of Astorga
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Saint Druon
Blesseds
Blessed Contardo Deste
He was the eldest son in a noble family, and from an early age,
Blessed Mikel Suma
He displayed a deep interest in scholarly pursuits from a young age and
Blessed Joachim Piccolomini
From an early age,
Blessed Arcangelo Canetoli
He experienced a tragic event in his childhood when h
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Blessed Gioacchino da Siena
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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