Saint Quote of the Day: Saint John Joseph of the Cross

How do you think that with a bone only three fingers high we should understand the meanings of the designs of God?

– Saint John Joseph of the Cross

Saint John Joseph of the Cross' patronage: Ischia, Italy

Saint Quote of the Day: Saint Augustine of Hippo

We should be displeased with ourselves when we commit sin, for sin is displeasing to God. Sinful though we are, let us at least be like God in this, that we are displeased at what displeases Him. In some measure then you will be in harmony with God’s will, because you find displeasing in yourself what is abhorrent to your Creator.

– Saint Augustine of Hippo

Saint Augustine of Hippo's patronage: Brewers; diocese of Bridgeport, Connecticut; Cagayan de Oro, Philippines; diocese of Kalamazoo, Michigan; printers; city of Saint Augustine, Florida; diocese of Saint Augustine, Florida; sore eyes; diocese of Superior, Wisconsin; theologians; diocese of Tucson, Arizona.

Saint Quote of the Day: Saint Katharine Drexel

The Eucharist is a never-ending sacrifice. It is the Sacrament of love, the supreme love, the act of love.

– Saint Katharine Drexel

Saint Katharine Drexel's patronage: Philanthropy; racial justice.

Trivia note: Saint Katharine Drexel was the second canonized saint to have been born in the United States and the first to have been born a U.S. citizen.

Saint Quote of the Day: Blessed Engelmar Unzeitig

Whatever we do, whatever we want, is surely simply the grace that carries us and guides us. God’s almighty grace helps us overcome obstacles.

– Blessed Engelmar Unzeitig from a letter to his sister

Blessed Engelmar Unzeitig's patronage: Prisoners.

Saint Quote of the Day: Saint David of Wales

Lords, brothers and sisters, Be joyful, and keep your faith and your creed, and do the little things that you have seen me do and heard about. And as for me, I will walk the path that our fathers have trod before us.

– Saint David of Wales

Saint David of Wales’ patronage: Wales; doves; Pembrokeshire; Naas; vegetarians; poets.

Saint Quote of the Day: Saint Catherine of Siena

Enrich your soul in the great goodness of God: The Father is your table, the Son is your food, and the Holy Spirit waits on you and then makes His dwelling in you.

– Saint Catherine of Siena

Saint Catherine of Siena's patronage: Against fire; bodily ills; diocese of Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA; Europe; illness; Italy; miscarriages; people ridiculed for their piety; sexual temptation; sick people; sickness; nurses.

Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows Quote

I will attempt day by day to break my will into pieces. I want to do God’s Holy Will, not my own!

– Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows

Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows' patronage: Students; youth; clerics; Seminarians; Catholic Action; Abruzzi region of Italy.