Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist Saint of the Day for June 24 https://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODJun24.mp3 Saint John the Baptist’s Story Jesus called John the greatest of all those who had preceded him: “I tell you, among those born of women, no one is greater than John….” But John would have agreed completely with what Jesus added: […]
Blessed Jutta of Thuringia
Blessed Jutta of Thuringia Saint of the Day for June 25 (d. c. 1260) https://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODJun25.mp3 Blessed Jutta of Thuringia’s Story Today’s patroness of Prussia began her life amidst luxury and power but died the death of a simple servant of the poor. In truth, virtue and piety were always of prime importance to Jutta and […]
Blessed Raymond Lull
Blessed Raymond Lull Saint of the Day for June 26 (c. 1235 – June 28, 1315) https://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODJun26.mp3 Blessed Raymond Lull’s Story Raymond worked all his life to promote the missions and died a missionary to North Africa. Raymond was born at Palma on the island of Mallorca in the Mediterranean Sea. He earned a position […]
Saint Cyril of Alexandria
Saint Cyril of Alexandria Saint of the Day for June 27 (378 – June 27, 444) https://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODJun27.mp3 Saint Cyril of Alexandria’s Story Saints are not born with halos around their heads. Cyril, recognized as a great teacher of the Church, began his career as archbishop of Alexandria, Egypt, with impulsive, often violent, actions. He pillaged and closed the […]
Saint Irenaeus
Saint Irenaeus Saint of the Day for June 28 (c. 130 – c. 202) https://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODJun28.mp3 Saint Irenaeus’ Story The Church is fortunate that Irenaeus was involved in many of its controversies in the second century. He was a student, well trained no doubt, with great patience in investigating, tremendously protective of apostolic teaching, but prompted more by a […]
Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul
Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul Saint of the Day for June 29 https://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODJun29.mp3 Saints Peter and Paul’s Story Peter (d. 64?). Saint Mark ends the first half of his Gospel with a triumphant climax. He has recorded doubt, misunderstanding, and the opposition of many to Jesus. Now Peter makes his great confession of faith: “You are the Messiah” […]
First Martyrs of the Church of Rome
First Martyrs of the Church of Rome Saint of the Day for June 30 (d. 64) https://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODJun30.mp3 First Martyrs of the Church of Rome’s Story There were Christians in Rome within a dozen or so years after the death of Jesus, though they were not the converts of the “Apostle of the Gentiles” (Romans 15:20). Paul […]
Saint Junipero Serra
Saint Junipero Serra Saint of the Day for July 1 (November 24, 1713 – August 28, 1784) https://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODJul01.mp3 Saint Junipero Serra’s Story In 1776, when the American Revolution was beginning in the […]
Saint Oliver Plunkett
Saint Oliver Plunkett Saint of the Day for July 2 (November 1, 1629 – July 1, 1681) https://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODJul02.mp3 Saint Oliver Plunkett’s Story The name of today’s saint is especially familiar to the Irish […]
Saint Thomas the Apostle
Saint Thomas the Apostle Saint of the Day for July 3 (1st Century – December 21, 72) https://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODJul03.mp3 Saint Thomas the Apostle’s Story Poor Thomas! He made one remark and has […]
