Posts by Cheryl Laifang
St Francis Xavier Cabrini, Virgin – 13 Nov
One of thirteen children raised on a farm. She received a convent education, and training as a teacher. She tried to join the order at ...
St Leo the Great, Pope & Doctor – 10 Nov
Born to the Italian nobility. Strong student, especially in scripture and theology. Priest. Eloquent writer and homilist.
Pope from 44...
St Martin de Porres, Religious – 03 Nov
The illegitimate son of a Spanish nobleman, Juan, and a young freed black slave, Anna Velasquez, Martin grew up in poverty. He spent pa...
All Souls Day – 02 Nov
Feast in commemoration of the faithful departed in Purgatory. Abbot Odilo of Cluny instituted it in the monasteries of his congregation...
St Teresa of Avila, Virgin & Doctor – 15 Oct
Born to the Spanish nobility, the daughter of Don Alonso Sanchez de Cepeda and Doña Beatriz. She grew up reading the lives of the saint...