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September 3: Though he held the highest civil office, Gregory decided to give up his career, money and possessions to dedicate himself to God. He later became Pope.

September 4: Saint Rose of Viterbo was endowed by God with the gift of miracles. At the age of three she raised her maternal aunt to life.

September 5: From a young age, Saint Laurence Giustiniani had an innate attraction to all that pertained to God. He is also revered for his great works on mystical contemplation.

September 6: Saint Bega was revered her for her goodness and kindness, and she is still venerated in Northumbria and Scotland today.

September 7: Until his death in 560, Clodoald relentlessly evangelized the people of Nogent in which vicinity he had established a monastery.

September 9: Saint Peter Claver was renowned for his miracles, and converted many with his kind and caring ways.

September 10: In a small Italian town, a couple prayed for a child, promising to dedicate him to God if their prayers were answered. This child to be born would be Saint Nicholas of Tolentino.

July 21: The Christian army was outnumbered four to one by 80,000 Islamic Turks. Saint Lawrence led the charge holding a crucifix and won the battle.

July 22: Mary Magdalene, called “the penitent”, was a woman of great beauty who was known as a sinner, but was touched in her soul by the merciful power of Our Lord Jesus Christ and had a great conversion.