Sunday, December 8, 2024

The Great Cloud of Witnesses

St. Thibaud de Marly Read more

St. Thibaud de Marly

St. Thibaud de Marly, also known as Theobald, was born into the French nobility during the 12th century. He was brought up in a life of privilege and comfort, but as he grew older, he felt an increasing call towards a more spiritual existence. Renouncing the worldly life and all his possessions, Thibaud resolved to dedicate his life to God. Thibaud entered the Cistercian Order, a monastic...
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St. Mary Joseph Rosello Read more

St. Mary Joseph Rosello

Saint Mary Joseph Rosello, also known as Benedetta Rossello, Benedicta Rossello, Josepha Rossello, Maria Giuseppe Rossello, Maria Joseph Rollo, and Sister Mary-Joseph, was born in poverty in Albissola Marina, Liguria, in the diocese of Savona, Italy in 1811. She was one of nine children, and her father worked as a potter to support the family. From an early age, Saint Mary Joseph had a devout...
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St. Asella of Rome Read more

St. Asella of Rome

Saint Asella of Rome, also known as Asella, was a consecrated virgin and devout nun who dedicated her entire life to serving the Lord. Born around the 4th century, she entered the religious life at a tender age of 10 and moved into a small cell in Rome, Italy when she turned 12. From that moment on, she spent the remainder of her life within the confines of her cell. Within her cell, Saint...
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St. Crispina Read more

St. Crispina

Saint Crispina was born in the 3rd century in Thagara (Tagora; Thacora), Numidia, which is modern-day Tunisia. She came from a privileged background, being born into a wealthy Roman family. As she grew, Crispina embraced the teachings of Christianity and became a devout follower of Jesus Christ. Crispina entered into marriage and became a dedicated wife and mother, raising several children....
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St. Giovanni Calabria Read more

St. Giovanni Calabria

Saint Giovanni Calabria, also known as John Calabria and Johannes Calabria, was born on 8 October 1873 in Verona, Italy. He was the youngest of seven boys born to Luigi Foschi and Angela Calabria. Coming from a poor family, Giovanni faced early hardships when his father passed away when he was only nine years old. This unfortunate event forced him to leave school and take up an apprenticeship...
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