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Saints of the Day

Saints: 16
Blesseds: 7

Today's Celebrated Saints and Blesseds

Saint Margaret of Cortona

Saint Margaret of Cortona

Saint Margaret of Cortona, also known as Margherita, was born in 1247 in Loviano, Tuscany, Italy, to a farmer's family. Unfortunately, her mother passed away when she was just seven years old, leaving her in the care of her stepmother who did not hold Margaret in high regard. As a result, Margaret faced many hardships and struggled to find acceptance and love within her own family. In her youth, Margaret eloped with a young nobleman from Montepulciano and together they had a son. For nine years, she lived as his mistress until tragedy struck in 1274 when her lover was murde...

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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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