In her heart, the marks of Christ’s Passion

The cross she bore was not symbolic, but real—a sign of her deep union with Christ and her solidarity with the sufferings of all humanity. Clare of Montefalco carried it imprinted on her heart, as her fellow sisters discovered after her death.

Evangelizer of the Magyars

Founder of the Kingdom of Hungary in the year 1000 and evangelizer of his people, King Stephen I is not only the patron saint of the Hungarian nation but also a central figure in the identity of the Magyar people.

The Feast of Hope for All

On August 15, the Church celebrates the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, the moment when Mary was taken up into Heaven, body and soul, by God. For Christians, Mary is the first human being to enter fully into God’s eternal glory, without experiencing bodily corruption after death.

The Knight of the Immaculata

A disciple of Saint Francis of Assisi, he dedicated his entire life to the Immaculata and remained faithful to Christ until the very end, offering his life to save a man condemned to death in the Auschwitz extermination camp.

A Joyful Young Man in the Service of God

A short, ordinary life, entirely dedicated in union with God through religious consecration in the spirit of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. A cheerful young man who desired, from a very young age, to serve the Lord more closely and fulfilled his vocation by achieving holiness in a few short years.

A free, strong woman, always seeking God

Wife, mother of four children, widow, foundress of the Order of the Visitation—Jane Frances Frémyot de Chantal spent every season of her life searching for God.

In Poverty, Freedom

An unbreakable bond, sealed in life and continued into eternity, united Francis and Clare of Assisi. Clare, who called herself  Francis’ “little plant,” embraced Lady Poverty following his example.

The Poor Are the Treasures of the Church

Lawrence was born in 225 AD in Osca (modern-day Huesca), Spain. As a young man he moved to Rome where he became known for his piety, charity toward the poor and moral integrity.

The Discovery of the Science of the Cross

 A refined intellectual whose tireless search for truth culminated in the discovery of Christ and His Cross. Born Jewish, a renowned philosopher and writer, Edith Stein converted to the Catholic faith and chose to consecrate her life to God among the Discalced Carmelites.