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Saints of the Day

Saints: 22
Blesseds: 10

Today's Celebrated Saints and Blesseds

Saint Francisco Coll Guitart

Saint Francisco Coll Guitart

Saint Francisco Coll Guitart, also known as Francis Coll Guitart or Frans Coll Guitart, was born on May 18, 1812, in Grombeny, in the Catalan Pyrenees region of Spain. He was one of ten children, but unfortunately, his father Peter died when Francis was only four years old. Despite this early tragedy, Francis had a strong Catholic upbringing, which would greatly shape his life's work. At the age of six, Francis was confirmed in 1818, demonstrating an early commitment to his faith. He began his formal education at a young age, entering the seminary in Vichy, France, at the a...

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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