Saints & Heroes
July 6: Saint Maria Goretti died resisting attempted rape. She appeared to her murderer who was imprisoned, and this brought about his conversion.
December 24: As a bishop, Saint Delphinus of Bordeaux became renowned for his vigilance in defense of the Truth. The saintliest princes of the Church at the time were honored to be counted amongst his friends.
December 31: Pope Saint Sylvester I, reigned during the time when Christianity was made legal in the Roman Empire. He also contributed to the development of the Roman liturgy.
June 16: She was fond of worldly things, and had no inclination toward a religious life. However, one afternoon she had a vision of Our Lord, Who showed her His sacred wounds and asked her to love Him and Him alone.
June 4: Saint Franics vowed that if he was healed from his disease, he would dedicate his life to God and the service of others. He quickly recovered and pursued the priesthood.
June 3: Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions were tortured and killed for their Faith by the immoral Babandan ruler named Mwanga.
June 2: Marcellinus was a priest in Rome and Peter was an exorcist who worked in close association with him. Both were arrested and martyred by Roman pagans.
June 7: Saint Anthony Gianelli was given the unusual privilege of being allowed to preach while still a subdeacon. He later became Bishop and founded 3 religious orders.
June 5: Saint Boniface dedicated himself to the monastic life at age 5. He was offered the position of abbot, but opted for missionary work instead, converting many souls.
May 28: Saint Germanus of Paris was blessed with the gift of miracles even in his early priesthood. His sermons moved many hearts and reformed the moral life of Paris.
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