Tuesday, August 11
Luna Nova
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Saint Clare, Virgin
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Saints
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Blesseds
Saints
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Saint Equizio
In the annals of early medieval spirituality, few accolades carry the weight of a papal testament from the sixth…
Saint Philomena
The information about her was received through private revelation.
Saint Clare of Assisi
She was the daughter of a count, and her mother was the countess Blessed Orsolana.
Assisi, Italy
Saint Gaugericus of Cambrai
From a young age, he displayed piety and devotion to his faith.
Trier, Germany
Saint Alexander The Charcoal Burner
He was trained in philosophy and had a deep understanding of classical Greek literature.
Greek
Saint Equitius of Valeria
He is remembered as a spiritual student of Saint Benedict of Nursia and a prominent figure in the spread of monasticism…
And 490 in the area of Valeria Suburbicaria (present-day L’Aquila-Rieti-Tivoli), Abruzzi, Italy
Saint Taurinus of Evreux
Born around 350, Taurinus became known for his evangelistic efforts in Milan, Italy.
Evreux
Saint Rufinus of Assisi
Not much is known about his early life, but history records that he was originally the bishop of Amasea in Pontus, part…
Assisi
Saint Attracta of Killaraght
She was the daughter of an Irish noble and from a young age, she felt a strong calling to a religious vocation.
County Sligo, Ireland
Saint Susanna of Rome
She was born into a family of deep faith, being the daughter of Saint Gabinus and niece of Pope Caius.
Rome
Saint Athracht
In the shadowed dawn of Christian Ireland, amidst the misty hills where the Gospel first took root, one woman stands…
Saint Cassiano
The light of the episcopal office shines through the fog of antiquity, illuminating the name of Cassiano, a shepherd of…
Blesseds Rafael Alonso Gutiérrez and Carlos Díaz Gandía
In the annals of the Church, some witnesses to the faith leave behind detailed chronicles, while others are known only…
Saint Chromatius The Prefect
Born in Rome, little is known about his early life, but he is widely celebrated for his conversion to Christianity and…
Saint Digna of Todi
She made a private vow of consecration to God, dedicating her life to serving Him.
Todi
Saint Elian of Philadelphia
During his lifetime, the region experienced a period of severe food shortages, which resulted in widespread…
Philadelphia
Saint Liadán of Killyon
Born in the latter 5th century in Ireland, she was the daughter of a pagan chieftain.
Latter 5th century Ireland
Saint Rusticola of Arles
Saint Rusticola, also known as Marcia, was born into a noble Christian family in the year 551 in Vaison, which is now…
Vaison (in modern Séguret, France)
Blesseds
22
Blessed Maurice Tornay
He was the seventh of eight children born to Jean-Joseph Tornay and Faustina Dossier.
Rosière, Valais, Switzerland
Blessed Miquel Domingo Cendra
He was born on March 1, 1909, in Caseres, Tarragona, Spain.
Caseres, Tarragona, Spain
Blessed Juan Bazaga Palacios
He showed great dedication to his faith from a young age.
Benamargosa, Granada, Spain
Blessed Theobald Of England
Blessed Theobald of England was a Mercedarian friar who dedicated his life to the redemption of Christians held captive…
England
Blessed Rafael Alonso Gutiérrez
He was married to Maria Adelaid Ruiz Glens in 1916, and together they were blessed with four daughters.
Ontinyent, Valencia, Spain
Blessed Carlos Díaz Gandía
As a devout Catholic, he was baptized at the age of one day, and his strong faith would guide him throughout his life.
Ontinyent, Valencia, Spain
Blessed Antoni Casany Villarrasa
Born on 4 November 1895 in Calldetenes, Barcelona, Spain, he grew up in a devout family that nurtured his strong…
Calldetenes, Barcelona, Spain
Blessed William Lampley
He was born in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, and little is known about his early life.
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England
Blessed Stephen Rowsham
He studied at Oriel College, Oxford University, and later served as an Anglican vicar at Saint Mary the Virgin in…
Oxfordshire, England
Blessed Francisco Donazar Goñi
Born on 10 October 1893 in Iroz, Navarra, Spain, he grew up in a devout Catholic family and was known for his deep…
Iroz, Navarra, Spain
Blessed Miguel Romero Rojas
He lived during a tumultuous period in Spanish history, which eventually led to the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War.
Coín, Málaga, Spain
Blessed Benjamín Fernández De Legaria Goñi
He was the son of Tomas, a farmer, and Fermina, a school teacher who dedicated over 50 years of her life to educating…
Torralba de Río, Navarra, Spain
Blessed Ramon Rosell Laboria
He was born on December 13, 1897, in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona, Spain
Blessed Manuel Llop Plana
He was born on 1 January 1896 in La Mata de Morella, a small town in the region of Castellón, Spain.
La Mata de Morella, Castellón, Spain
Blessed John Sandys
Born around 1552 in Lancashire, England, not much is known about his early years and education.
Lancashire, England
Blessed Jeangeorges Rehm
He dedicated his life to the service of God and the Catholic Church, and his unwavering faith led him to become a…
Katzenthal, Haut-Rhin, France
Blessed Marcos Leyún Goñi
Born on 7 October 1897 in Sansoáin, Navarra, Spain, he grew up in a devout Catholic family and from a young age…
Sansoáin, Navarra, Spain
Blessed Armando Óscar Valdés
He was a devoted Catholic who dedicated his life to serving God as a monk and became a member of the Hospitallers of…
15 January, 1891 in Havana, Cuba
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