Saints Philip and James Saint of the Day for May 3 https://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODMay03.mp3   Saints Philip and James’ Story James, Son of Alphaeus: We know nothing of this man except his name, and, of course, the fact that Jesus chose him to be one of the 12 pillars of the New Israel, his Church. He is not […]

Saint Athanasius Saint of the Day for May 2 (c. 296 – May 2, 373) https://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODMay02.mp3 Saint Athanasius’ Story Athanasius led a tumultuous but dedicated life of service to the Church. He was the great champion of the faith against the widespread heresy of Arianism, the teaching by Arius that Jesus was not truly divine. […]

Saint Joseph the Worker Saint of the Day for May 1 https://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODMay01.mp3 The Story of Saint Joseph the Worker To foster deep devotion to Saint Joseph among Catholics, and in response to the “May Day” celebrations for workers sponsored by Communists, Pope Pius XII instituted the feast of Saint Joseph the Worker in 1955. This feast […]