St. Angela of the Cross Guerrero was born in Spain in January 1846. From a young age, St. Angela devoted herself to prayer. She joined religious orders twice, but her poor health required her to return to her family both times. St. Angela had a vision in 1873 that she had a mission to care...Read More

St. Perpetua was born to a noble pagan family, but she converted to Christianity with her maid and friend, St. Felicity. The two saints became martyrs in Carthage, North Africa, when they were mauled by animals and beheaded for their faith. They are patron saints of cattle and martyrs.Read More

St. Eulogius of Cordoba was a priest and headed an ecclesiastical school. During Islamic persecutions, he comforted Christian martyrs and their survivors. While imprisoned for his faith, he wrote “Exhortation to Martyrdom.” This was not the only time he was imprisoned; he was arrested many times for his faith. He later died for his faith...Read More

St. Matilda was born around 895 in Germany. In 909, she married Henry the Fowler, who became king of Germany in 919. She was very dedicated to charity. When her husband died in 936, Otto became king. However, Henry kept leading violent revolts, and St. Matilda rebuked him for his ruthlessness. After Henry’s death, St....Read More