Saint Bridget of Sweden Saint of the Day for July 23 (c. 1303 – July 23, 1373) https://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODJul23.mp3 Saint Bridget of Sweden’s Story From age 7 on, Bridget had visions of Christ crucified. Her visions formed the basis for her activity—always with the emphasis on charity rather than spiritual favors. She lived her married life in the court of the […]

Saint Sharbel Makhluf Saint of the Day for July 24 (May 8, 1828 – December 24, 1898 ) https://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODJul24.mp3 Saint Sharbel Makhluf’s Story Although this saint never traveled far from the Lebanese village of Beka-Kafra where he was born, his influence has spread widely. Joseph Zaroun Makluf was raised by an uncle because his father, […]

Saint James the Apostle Saint of the Day for July 25 (d. 44) https://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODJul25.mp3 Saint James the Apostle’s Story This James is the brother of John the Evangelist. The two were […]

Saints Joachim and Anne Saint of the Day for July 26 (b. 1st century) https://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODJul26.mp3 Saints Joachim and Anne’s Story In the Scriptures, Matthew and Luke furnish a legal family history […]

Blessed Antonio Lucci Saint of the Day for July 27 (August 2, 1682 – July 25, 1752) https://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODJul27.mp3 Blessed Antonio Lucci’s Story Antonio studied with and was a friend of […]

Saint Leopold Mandic Saint of the Day for July 28 (May 12, 1866 – July 30, 1942) https://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODJul28.mp3 Saint Leopold Mandic’s story Western Christians who are working for greater dialogue with […]

v Saint Martha Saint of the Day for July 29 (b. 1st century https://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODJul29.mp3 Saint Martha’s Story Martha, Mary, and their brother Lazarus were evidently close friends of Jesus. He […]

Saint Peter Chrysologus Saint of the Day for July 30 (c. 406 – c. 450)v https://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODJul30.mp3 Saint Peter Chrysologus’ Story A man who vigorously pursues a goal may produce results far beyond his […]

Saint Ignatius of Loyola Saint of the Day for July 31 (October 23, 1491 – July 31, 1556) https://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODJul31.mp3 Saint Ignatius of Loyola’s Story The founder of the Jesuits was on his way […]

Saint Oswald Saint of the Day for February 29 (605 – August 5, 642) Click to hear audio clip ► The last acts in the life of today’s saint make for […]