Paul of the Cross was born in 1694 in Italy. One day while praying before the Blessed Sacrament, Paul heard the words, “My child, whoever comes...

by Brother Roberto, C.S.C. Fr. Paul was a convert from the Anglican Church. He founded the Society of the Atonement and established a wonderful...

Imelda was born in 1322. Even before she was five she desired to receive Jesus in Holy Communion. However at that time the Church ruled that a child...

by Brother Ernest, C.S.C. As a young girl Pauline lost her mother and one of her brothers to typhoid. To lose your mother at an early age is very...

Captain John Barry was born in Ireland in 1745 and grew up in a loving Catholic family. As a teenager his parents gave him permission to sail to...

Antonin Dvorak was born on the Feast of Our Lady's Nativity, September 8, 1841. Even as a child he was fascinated by music. His father wanted him...

In 1812, when Louis Braille was only 3 years old, he was blinded by an accident in his father's workshop. His family wanted him to still get an...

Michelangelo Buonarroti was born in Italy in 1475. As a young man he carved many statues and was an accomplished artist. When Pope Julius II asked...

Millet was born in 1814 in Gruchy, France. He was a peasant boy who spent much time int he fields working on the family farm. His grandmother was the...

On May 13, 1917, Our Lady appeared to three Portuguese children-Jacinta, Francisco, and Lucia. Asking them to return numerous times to the same spot...

Peter Paul Rubens was born in 1577. His father died when he was only ten but his mother raised him to the best of her ability. She allowed him to be...

This story of Saint Agatha is set in the year 251 during a great persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire.Reading this story about Saint Agatha...

Angela Merici was born around 1474 in Italy. When she was a teenager her parents and sister died. Despite her great sorrow, Angela decided to trust...

Saint Anthony of Padua, born in 1195, is one of the most well-known of the Franciscan saints. Reading this story about Saint Anthony can help us see...

Benedict was born around the year 480 in Italy. He began his education at home and later attended a public school in Rome. he was shcoked by the...

In 1858, a 14 year old asthmatic girl saw many apparitions of Our Lady in Lourdes, France. Reading this story about Saint Bernadette can help us to...

This story of St Blaise is set in the year 316, during a great persecution of Christians. Always having a strong desire to help others, St Blaise...

Born in 453, this Irish saint started the first convent in Ireland. From early on she enjoyed helping others and this followed through her whole...

In 1550 Camillus was born in Italy. As a young boy he often got into trouble. After his parents died he decided to change the foolish life he was...

Catherine was born into a noble family in Egypt around the year 292. When Catherine grew up and was considering marriage, she had a wonderful dream...

This story of Saint Cecilia is set during the papacy of Urban I, which began in the year 222. Reding this story about Saint Cecilia can help us to...

Saint Charles Borromeo, born in 1538, was a great figure of the Counter-Reformation. Reading this story of Saint Charles can help us see that we are...

Very little is known about St Christopher, but he probably lived during the 3rd century. According to legend he was a giant who decided to seek out...

Cyprian was born in Africa around the year 200. His excellence at public speaking allowed him to become a very successful lawyer. But fame and...

Dominic de Guzman was born in a big castle where he lived with his parents and 2 brothers. Both of his brothers also became priests. This saint was...

In 1842, Dominic Savio was born near Turin, Italy. As a boy he devoted his life to Jesus and Mary. He encouraged his classmates to say the Roasary...

Elizabeth Bayley, known to us as Mother Seton, was born in New York in 1774. Her mother died when she was still young and her father remarried. When...

St Gemma Galgani was born in 1878 in a small town near Lucca, Italy. As a young lady, she had a great desire to become a nun and enter the cloister,...

Born in 1579, this young saint had very little but gave all she had to anyone who asked. Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur. soft cover. 29 pages....

Born in 1185, this Polish saint had a great devotion to Our Lady. It is only fitting that he died on the Feast of The Assumption, August 15. Nihil...

Born in France in 1607, Isaac Jogues joined the Jesuits at the age of 17 and felt called to become a missionary. He was sent to Canada to work with...

In 1425, a 13 year old peasant girl began to see visions of Saint Michael the Archangel. Through these visions she knew God was calling her to do a...

John Bosco was born in Italy in 1815. As a young boy he learned to juggle and do magic tricks.The children enjoyed watching him perform. As he...

John was born in the late 900's in Florence, Italy. His parents were wealthy and they had their children (John and Hugo) taught at home by a...

Saint Jude was born in Nazareth and was a cousin to Jesus. His father was the brother of Saint Joseph. As children, Our Lord and Saint Jude were...

Lawrence was 1 of 7 deacons of the Church in Rome and was martyred in the year 258. He was a student of Pope Sixtus II and when the Emperor Valerian...

In 1591, Louise was born into a wealthy family. Her father was a member of the French Parliment. She was married and had a son. After her...

When the Normans invaded England in 1066, Princess Margaret was forced to flee to Scotland. Her piety and care for those in need won the hearts of...

On the Feast of Pentecost in 1540, Paschal Baylon was born in a small Spanish town. His parents were poor peasants, but they helped Paschal develop a...

As a teenager Patrick was captured by invaders and taken to Ireland where he was sold as a slave. After many years he escaped and went to France....

Saul was born in the early 1st century. His father was Jewish and a Roman citizen. He was a tentmaker by trade and Saul planned on following in his...

Born in 1260 this wealthy young man headed down the wrong road before returning to God. He had a sore on his leg that the doctors realized they could...

Peter and his brother Andrew were humble fishermen when Jesus called them to become "Fishers of Men". Reading this story can encourage us...

Born in 1386, Rita wanted to be a nun but her parents had other ideas. She married and had 2 children. She had many struggles through her life but...

Roch, as a small boy, brought home a puppy and with a promise to his mother of being willing to care for it, she allowed him to keep it. These two...

Saint Sebastian was martyred for his faith. As a soldier he performed his duties with Christian integrity and became a bodyguard of the Roman...

Simon was born in Kent, England in 1161. One of the greatest things that ever happened to him was when the Blessed Mother appeared to him as the Lady...

Saint Stanislaus' story is set in the year 1550, in the Country of Poland. Stanislaus was only 18 when he died but what a Saint he was. Beloved...

A Story of Saint Tarcisius (Patron saint of First Communicants) Tarcisius was born toward the end of the third century. He secretly carried the...

In 1888 this young girl enters the Carmelite convent at the age of 15. This story of St. Therese takes us from her young life at home through her...