Clare of Assisi was born in 1193 as Chiara di Favarone di Offreduccio belonging to one of the most important noble families in Assisi. During her youth, she got extremely fascinated by St Francis. When Chiara was 18 years old, she renounced marriage and a life of wealth and social prestige, fled to the monasteryContinue reading “St. Clare of Assisi”
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St. Anthony of Padua
St. Anthony of Padua, born Fernando Martins de Bulhões in Lisbon, Portugal in 1195, was a renowned Franciscan friar, preacher, and theologian. His life was marked by deep spirituality, intellectual brilliance, and a profound commitment to serving others. St. Anthony is widely celebrated for his eloquent preaching, his dedication to the poor and oppressed, andContinue reading “St. Anthony of Padua”
St. Francis Xavier
Today is the feast of St. Francis Xavier, a Jesuit, one of St. Ignatius Loyola’s closest friends and an original founding companion of the Society of Jesus, is most honored by the Catholic Church, other Christian churches, and the Jesuit order for his missionary accomplishments particularly in India, Southeast Asia and Japan. His missionary travels tookContinue reading “St. Francis Xavier”
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