Saint Quote of the Day: Saint Peter Damian, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

It is not sinners, but the wicked who should despair; it is not the magnitude of one’s crime, but contempt of God that dashes one’s hopes.

– Saint Peter Damian

Saint Peter Damian's patronage: Faenza, Italy; traceurs; freerunners.

Saint Quote: Saint John Regis

If you only knew me, you would give me much more than that.

– Saint John Regis after being struck by a man whom he had admonished for being drunk.

Saint John Regis' patronage: Kansas City, MO; marriage; illegitimate children; lacemakers; medical social workers.

Saint Quote: Saint Germaine Cousin

Dear God, please don’t let me be too hungry or too thirsty. Help me to please my mother. And help me to please you.

– Saint Germaine Cousin from a prayer attributed to her

Saint Germaine Cousin's patronage: Abandoned people; abuse victims; against poverty; disabled people; girls from rural areas; illness; impoverishment; loss of parents; shepherdesses; sick people; unattractive people; physical therapists; victims of child abuse.

Saint Quote: Saint Basil the Great, Church Father and Doctor of the Church

Happy is he who night and day entertains no other care and anxiety but how he may be able to render a satisfactory account of his life when he stands before the Judge.

– Saint Basil the Great

Saint Basil the Great's patronage: Cappadocia; hospital administrators; monks; reformers; Russia.