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"All the faithful of Christ are called to the fullness of the Christian life" (Lumen Gentium 40). These men and women show us what a life surrendered to Christ looks like. Explore their feast days and let their witness draw you closer to Jesus.

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Sunday, August 2

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FEAST OF THE LORD
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Saints Celebrated Today

Saint Giustino Maria Russolillo

Saint Giustino Maria Russolillo

Saint

From a young age, he displayed a strong devotion to his faith and a deep desire to serve God.

Pope Saint Stephen I

Pope Saint Stephen I

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Pre-Congregation

Little else is known about his early life before he became an important figure in the Catholic Church.

Saint Betharius of Chartres

Saint Betharius of Chartres

Saint
Pre-Congregation

He was born in Rome, Italy, but it was in Chartres, France, where his life's story truly unfolded.

Saint Pedro De Osma

Saint Pedro De Osma

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Born in Bourges, France, Pedro dedicated his life to the service of God and the church.

Saint Etheldritha

Saint Etheldritha

Saint
Pre-Congregation

She was born in 795 in Mercia, which is in modern-day England.

Our Lady of The Angels

Our Lady of The Angels

Saint

Our Lady of the Angels, also known as La Negrita or the Virgin de los Angeles, is a revered Catholic Marian image that...

Saint Maximus of Padua

Saint Maximus of Padua

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Although information about his life is limited, he is widely recognized as a highly revered figure and miracle worker.

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Saint Centola

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Saint Plegmund of Canterbury

Saint Plegmund of Canterbury

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Pre-Congregation

He played a significant role in the restoration of the Church in England, especially after the devastating attacks of...

Saint Auspicius of Apt

Saint Auspicius of Apt

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Pre-Congregation

Accurately documenting his life proves challenging due to the limited historical records available.

Saint Peter Julian Eymund

Saint Peter Julian Eymund

Saint

He grew up in a poor family during a time when the Catholic Church faced hostility and persecution in the aftermath of...

Saint Sidwell

Saint Sidwell

Saint
Pre-Congregation

She is believed to have been the sister of two other saints, Saint Urith and Saint Juthwara.

Saint Peter Julian Eymard

Saint Peter Julian Eymard

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Saint Serenus of Marseille

Saint Serenus of Marseille

Saint
Pre-Congregation

His life and contributions are mostly known through the surviving correspondence between him and Saint Gregory the...

Saint Rutilius

Saint Rutilius

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Martyr
Pre-Congregation

He is considered a martyr for his unwavering faith in the face of severe persecution.

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Saint Pedro

Saint

Pedro Calungsod (July 21, 1654 – April 2, 1672), also known as Peter Calungsod and Pedro Calonsor, was a Catholic...

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Saint Stephen I

Saint

Stephen I, also known as King Saint Stephen (Hungarian: Szent István király; Latin: Sanctus Stephanus), was the last...

Saint Eusebius of Vercelli

Saint Eusebius of Vercelli

Saint
Martyr
Pre-Congregation

He came from a pious family, but tragedy struck early in his life when his father was martyred while Eusebius was still...

Saint Centolla of Burgos

Saint Centolla of Burgos

Saint
Pre-Congregation

From a young age, she felt a deep calling to dedicate her life to God and made a private vow of chastity and devotion.

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205 Martyrs of Japan

205 Martyrs of Japan

Saint
Martyr

The 205 Martyrs of Japan, also known as the Martyrs of Nagasaki, are a group of individuals who were martyred for their...

262 Martyrs of Rome

262 Martyrs of Rome

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Martyr

The 262 Martyrs of Rome, also known as the 262 Random Christians Martyred Together, were a group of individuals who...

40 Martyrs In North Africa

40 Martyrs In North Africa

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Martyr

The 40 Martyrs in North Africa, also known as the Holy Forty Martyrs or simply the Martyrs of North Africa, were a...

47 Martyrs of Rome

47 Martyrs of Rome

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Martyr

The 47 Martyrs of Rome, also known as the 47 Roman Martyrs, refer to a group of individuals who were baptized into the...

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7 Sleepers of Ephesus

Saint

The extraordinary testimony of faith found in Ephesus centers on a group whose lives were suspended between the...

Abbey of Fontenelle

Abbey of Fontenelle

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The abbey was founded in 649 by Saint Wandrille, a Burgundian nobleman who had renounced his wealth and status to...

Abbots of Cluny

Abbots of Cluny

Saint

The Abbots of Cluny were a group of renowned Catholic religious leaders who played a significant role in the history of...

Abraham The Patriarch

Abraham The Patriarch

Saint

Abraham, also known as Abram, is an Old Testament patriarch, revered as the founder of the Hebrew nation and the father...

Abrahamite Monks

Abrahamite Monks

Saint

The Abrahamite Monks, also known as the Martyrs of Constantinople, were a group of courageous monks who lived during...

Adam The Patriarch

Adam The Patriarch

Saint

He is believed to have lived in the Garden of Eden until he was expelled by God.

All The Holy Ancestors of Christ

All The Holy Ancestors of Christ

Saint

As their name suggests, they represent a collective recognition of all the individuals who were directly related to...

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