Saint Quote of the Day: Saint Cædmon

Let us now praise the Guardian of the Kingdom of Heaven and the might of the Creator, and the thought of His Mind, glorious Father of men; for He, Lord Eternal, did frame the beginning of every marvelous thing. He first made the heavens as a roof for the children of men, God, the Creator! Then the mid-earth did the eternal Lord, the Guardian of men, therewith provide, and earth for men, the Lord God Almighty!

– Saint Cædmon

Trivia note: Saint Cædmon is one of the first known poets of vernacular English.

Saint Quote of the Day: Saint Scholastica

When I appealed to you, you would not listen to me. So I turned to my God and He heard my prayer. Leave now if you can. Leave me here and go back to your monastery.

– Saint Scholastica to her brother, Saint Benedict of Nursia, at what turned out to be their last visit before her death.

Saint Scholastica’s patronage: Against lightning; against rain; against storms; Benedictines; convulsive children; nuns; Le Mans, France; Monte Cassino Abbey; school; tests; books; reading.

Saint Quote of the Day: Saint Miguel Febres-Cordero y Muñoz

The heart is rich when it is content, and it is always content when its desires are fixed on God.

– Saint Miguel Febres-Cordero y Muñoz

Saint Miguel Febres-Cordero y Muñoz's patronage: Brothers of the Christian Schools; Ecuador; Teachers; Writers

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.