Anthony of Padua, Saint: The Miracle Worker Who Found Lost Souls
Saint Anthony of Padua, born Fernando Martins de Bulhões in 1195 in Lisbon, Portugal, gave up a privileged life to join the new Franciscan order. There he found his calling as a teacher, preacher and miracle worker who revived the Catholic faith across Italy and southern France. Canonized within a year of his death at […]
Miguel Pro: Mexico’s Joyful Martyr Saint Who Died Forgiving His Executioners
Born in 1891 in Guadalupe, Mexico, Miguel Pro was the mischievous eldest son of the Pro family, known for his jokes and sweet tooth. But when his sister became a nun, Miguel recognized his own call to priesthood. He joined the Jesuits in 1911 amidst turmoiling times in Mexico. Miguel Pro’s Underground Ministry and Close […]
Hagiography: Illuminating the Lives of Saints and Ecclesiastical Leaders
Hagiography, the study and composition of the biographies of saints and ecclesiastical leaders, is an enduring literary and religious tradition. Originating from the Greek words ‘hagios’, meaning ‘holy’, and ‘graphein’, to write, this genre has significantly influenced Christian literature and iconography. Historically, hagiographies served to inspire and edify the faithful, offering models of Christian virtue […]
Canonization of Saints
The canonization of Saints is the formal process by which the Catholic Church declares a deceased person to be a saint due to their virtuous life and spiritual devotion. This formal recognition of sainthood allows for public veneration and intercession to the saint. The canonization process has evolved over many centuries into the complex, multi-step […]