Saint Quote of the Day: Saint Vincent de Paul

He who allows himself to be ruled or guided by the lower and animal part of his nature, deserves to be called a beast rather than a man.

– Saint Vincent de Paul

Saint Vincent de Paul's patronage: Against leprosy; Brothers of Charity; Sisters of Charity; charitable societies; charitable workers; charities; horses; hospitals; hospital workers; lepers; lost articles; prisoners; volunteers; spiritual help; Saint Vincent de Paul Societies; Vincentian Service Corps; Madagascar; diocese of Richmond, Virginia.

Saint Quote of the Day: Saint Apollonius the Apologist

No, I enjoy life; but love of life does not make me afraid to die. There is waiting for me something better: eternal life, given to the person who has lived well on earth.

– Saint Apollonius the Apologist when asked by the Roman senate at his trial if he wanted to die

Saint Quote of the Day: Saint John of Damascus

All who ask receive, those who seek find, and to those who knock it shall be opened. Therefore, let us knock at the beautiful garden of Scripture. It is fragrant, sweet, and blooming with various sounds of spiritual and divinely inspired birds. They sing all around our ears, capture our hearts, comfort the mourners, pacify the angry, and fill us with everlasting joy.

– Saint John of Damascus

Saint John of Damascus' patronage: Pharmacists; icon painters; theology students.

Saint Quote of the Day: Saint Bernadette of Lourdes

The Eucharist bathes the tormented soul in light and love. Then the soul appreciates these words, 'Come all you who are sick, I will restore your health.'

– Saint Bernadette of Lourdes

Saint Bernadette of Lourdes' patronage: Bodily ills; illness; Lourdes, France; people ridiculed for their piety; poverty; shepherdesses; shepherds; sick people; sickness.

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