Thursday, April 3, 2025

The Great Cloud of Witnesses

St. Laura of Cordoba Read more

St. Laura of Cordoba

Saint Laura of Córdoba, also known as Laura de Córdoba, was a remarkable figure who lived during the period of the Moorish occupation of Spain. She was born in Córdoba, Spain, and little is known about her early life, except that she married and became a widow. After her husband's death, Saint Laura felt a deep calling to dedicate her life to God. She entered religious life as a nun and...
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St. Justus of Beauvais Read more

St. Justus of Beauvais

Saint Justus of Beauvais, also known as Justus of Louvre, Justus of Parisis, and Justin of Beauvais, was a young martyr who bravely professed his Christian faith during the persecutions of Diocletian in France. Born in 278 in Auxerre, France, Justus was only nine years old when he embarked on a fateful journey with his father to Amiens to rescue or ransom a relative who had been imprisoned due...
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St. Florentius of Orange Read more

St. Florentius of Orange

Saint Florentius of Orange, also known as Fiorenzo, Florence, or Florencio, was a renowned Bishop of Orange in France during the early 6th century. His life, marked by exceptional religious devotion, relentless fight against heresies, and active participation in important Church councils, is a testament to his unwavering commitment to the Catholic faith. Born in Tours, France, Saint Florentius...
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St. Longinus the Centurion Read more

St. Longinus the Centurion

Saint Longinus, also known as Longino, was a well-known figure in Christian history and is revered as a martyr and a convert. Born in Cappadocia, he eventually became a centurion in the Roman army. It was during his service that he played a significant role in the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. According to historical accounts, Saint Longinus was present at the crucifixion of Jesus on Calvary...
Fr. Lawrence Jagdfeld, O.F.M. 134
St. Aurelia of Strasbourg Read more

St. Aurelia of Strasbourg

Saint Aurelia of Strasbourg, also known as Aurelia of Ratisbon or Aurelia of Regensburg, was born a princess and belonged to the royal family of Hugh Capet. She lived during the 11th century and her life is characterized by a remarkable story of self-sacrifice and devotion to her faith. Aurelia's noble birth granted her a life of luxury and privilege, but it also placed her under societal...
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