Happy Feast Day Magnus Erlendsson 1080-1115 Feast Day: April 16 Patronage: Orkney Island Saint Magnus Erlendsson was a Scottish Viking convert known for his piety and gentleness. The rule of the Island of Orkney was divided between St. Magnus and his cousin Haakon, which ended in enmity and the death of Magnus. As Magnus was
Happy Feast Day Saint Lidwina of Schiedam 1380-1433 Feast Day: April 14 Patronage: Ice skaters, sickness, bodily ills, prolonged suffering, roller skating, sick people, skaters, multiple sclerosis Saint Lidwina was a Dutch mystic whose life was one of suffering and devotion to Our Lady. At 15, she had a skating accident that left her with
Happy Feast Day Blessed Margaret of Castello 1287 – 1320 Feast day: April 13 Patronage: Pro-life movement; the poor, crippled and the unwanted Blessed Margaret of Castello was born in Metola, Italy to noble parents who wanted a son. Because their daughter was born blind and a hunchbacked dwarf she was kept hidden and locked
Happy Feast Day Saint Teresa of the Andes 1900-1920 Feast Day: April 12 and July 13 Patronage: against disease, against illness, young people, sick people, Santiago, Los Andes Saint Teresa of the Andes, known as the “Flower of the Andes” was Chile’s first canonized saint. She was an active young adult and an excellent athlete
Happy Feast Day Saint Gemma Galgani 1878-1903 Feast day: April 11 Patronage: students, pharmacists, tuberculosis patients, love, hope, spinal injury Throughout her life, Gemma was to be favored with many mystical experiences and special graces. She wished to become a nun, but her poor health prevented her from being accepted. On June 8, 1899, Gemma
Happy Feast Day Saint Julie Billiart 1752 – 1816 Feast day: April 8 Patronage: against poverty, bodily ills, disease Teaching was in Saint Julie Billiart’s blood. As a child, she played school and eventually started a teaching order of nuns, the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. When she was a child she made short
Happy Feast Day Saint John Baptist de la Salle 1651-1719 Feast day: April 7 (New), May 15 (Trad) Patronage: teachers and all who work in the field of education Saint John Baptist de la Salle was born to a noble family, the oldest of 10 children. Ordained to the priesthood in 1678, he distinguished himself
Happy Easter The Lord’s triumph, on the day of the Resurrection, is final. Where are the soldiers the rulers posted there? Where are the seals that were fixed to the stone of the tomb? Where are those who condemned the Master? Where are those who crucified Jesus? He is victorious, and faced with his victory
Happy Feast Day Saint Vincent Ferrer 1357-1419 Feast day: April 5 Patronage: builders, reconciliation, aid in storms, orphanages Saint Vincent Ferrer was a Spanish Dominican during the Great Schism of the Church. He was a brilliant theologian and preacher, who preached throughout Europe. Because of his fiery sermons, with accompanying miracles, he is called the
Happy Feast Day Saint Isidore of Seville Doctor of the Church 560-636 Feast day: April 4 Patronage: the internet, computer users, technicians and students Saint Isidore was born in Spain during complex political times, transitioning from the effects of the barbarous Visigoths to Catholic culture. He received an exceptional classical education, writing the encyclopedia of
Daily Readings
Hail M
ary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death, Amen.
