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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A life wholly dedicated to preaching and proclaiming salvation to all people, in truth and in poverty, he united contemplation and action in service to the Church and the Kingdom of God.
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