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Saints of the Day

Saints: 22
Blesseds: 6

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Today's Celebrated Saints and Blesseds

Saint Joseph VazSaint Sigeberht of East AngliaSaint LeobazioSaint Honoratus of FondiSaint Honoratus of ArlesSaint Fursey of PéronneSaint Foillan of FossesBlessed Giuseppe Antonio ToviniBlessed Gonzalo De AmaranteBlessed Juana Maria Condesa LluchBlessed Joan Of Bagno Di RomagnaBlessed Louisantoinerose Ormières LacaseBlessed Konrad Ii Of Mondsee

Saint Joseph Vaz

Saint Joseph Vaz, also known as the Apostle of Ceylon and the Apostle of Sri Lanka, was born on April 21, 1651, in Benaulim, Salcette, Goa, India. He came from a devout Christian family of the Konkani Brahmin caste, being the third of six children born to Christopher Vaz and Maria de Miranda. From a young age, Joseph showed great dedication to his faith. He received his education in Sancoale and Benaulim, where he learned Portuguese and Latin. Joseph furthered his studies at the Jesuit Goa University, specializing in humanities, and later pursued philosophy and theology at...

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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:

• Find daily inspiration for your spiritual journey
• Discover powerful intercessors for your prayers
• Learn about the rich history and traditions of the Catholic Church
• Gain insights into living a life of virtue and faith
• Connect with patron saints of various causes and professions

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.