Saint Quote of the Day: Saint Josephine Bakhita

Be good, love the Lord, pray for those who do not know him. What a great grace it is to know God!

– Saint Josephine Bakhita

Saint Josephine Bakhita's patronage: Sudan.

Saint Quote of the Day: Saint Colette of Corbie

If there be a true way that leads to the Everlasting Kingdom, it is most certainly that of suffering, patiently endured.

– Saint Colette of Corbie

Saint Colette of Corbie's patronage: Women seeking to conceive; expectant mothers; sick children.

Saint Quote of the Day: Saint Paul Miki

The only reason for my being killed is that I have taught the doctrine of Christ. I thank God it is for this reason that I die. I believe that I am telling the truth before I die. I know you believe me and I want to say to you all once again: ask Christ to help you become happy. I obey Christ. After Christ's example, I forgive my persecutors. I do not hate them. I ask God to have pity on all, and I hope my blood will fall on my fellow men as a fruitful rain.

– Saint Paul Miki

Saint Paul Miki's patronage: Japan.

Saint Quote of the Day: Saint Agatha of Sicily

Jesus Christ, Lord of all things! You see my heart, you know my desires. Possess all that I am – you alone. I am your sheep; make me worthy to overcome the devil.

– Saint Agatha of Sicily

Saint Agatha of Sicily's patronage: Bell-founders; breast cancer; breast disease; Catania, Italy; against fire; earthquakes; eruptions of Mount Etna; fire; fire prevention; jewelers; martyrs; natural disasters; nurses; Palermo, Italy; rape victims; single laywomen; sterility; torture victims; volcanic eruptions; wet-nurses; Zamarramala, Spain.

Saint Quote of the Day: Saint Joseph of Leonessa

When we suffer anything, we give proof of our love.

– Saint Joseph of Leonessa

Saint Quote of the Day: Saint Blaise

Father of mercy and God of all consolation, graciously look upon me and impart to me the blessing which flows from this holy Sacrament. Overshadow me with Your loving kindness, and let this divine Mystery bear fruit in me.

– Saint Blaise

Saint Blaise's patronage: Animals; builders; drapers; choking; veterinarians; throats; infants; Maratea, Italy; Sicily; Dalmatia; Dubrovnik; Ciudad del Este; Paraguay; Campanário; Madeira; Rubiera; stonecutters; carvers; wool workers

Saint Quote of the Day: Saint Sophronius of Jerusalem

The true light has come, the light that enlightens every man who is born into this world. Let all of us, my brethren, be enlightened and made radiant by this light. Let all of us share in its splendor, and be so filled with it that no one remains in the darkness. Let us be shining ourselves as we go together to meet and to receive with the aged Simeon the light whose brilliance is eternal. Rejoicing with Simeon, let us sing a hymn of thanksgiving to God, the Father of the light, who sent the true light to dispel the darkness and to give us all a share in his splendor.

– Saint Sophronius of Jerusalem