Wanna Know...How the Catholic Church declares someone a saint? Have you ever wondered about the steps to canonization -- that is, being named a saint by the Catholic Church? Who is eligible? What happens on the way to being named a saint? Aren't there miracles involved? We answer all those questions and more in this saint-filled video. Subscribe/Rate: Never miss out on a new video by subscribing to our channel here (https://www.youtube.com/bustedhalovideo) Help other people find Busted Halo by sharing this video on your social media. Thanks! Follow Busted Halo: 🎉Twitter: @bustedhalo https://twitter.com/bustedhalo 🎉Instagram: @bustedhalo https://www.instagram.com/bustedhalo/ 🎉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bustedhalo The Busted Halo Show Podcast: 🎵 https://bustedhalo.com/podcasts 🎵 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/busted-halo-show-w-fr-dave-dwyer/id219637681 Donate: Our goal at Busted Halo is to make sure the Church does not forget about the great many people who are searching for God’s love and mercy. Every day we make their challenges our challenges and, in turn, offer them the great hope of Jesus Christ. You help make that possible! Donate here: https://bustedhalo.com/donate-to-busted-halo

They are “our great cloud of witnesses,“ the saints in heaven, friends of God and friends of us left here on earth. In “Catholic Central: Saints,“ Kai and Libby introduce some of the very human people the Church has acknowledged as saintly, because of how they lived their lives, and because of the miracles God does when people pray for their intercession. Everybody needs a friend! From Family Theater Productions in Hollywood. Visit our website for the transcript, study guide, and more! - http://www.catholiccentral.com Check our EPISODE GUIDE - https://275132.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/275132/Catholic%20Central%20Episode%20Guide.pdf Visit our website for the transcript, study guide, and more! - http://www.catholiccentral.com Like us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CatholicCentral/ Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/catholiccentral_tv/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/CatholicC_TV

Young saints: the life of Blessed Carlo Acutis. Approved for beatification in 2020, this modern tech savvy teenager lived a holy and pure life centered on the Eucharist and serving others. All Saints in Seven video are created to inspire and educate confirmation students.

In this video, we will talk about the 20 Saints who were musicians. These saints were instrumentalists, vocalists, and even composers. 1. St. Aldhelm of Sherborne (639-709) 2. St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787) 3. St. Andrew Kaggwa (1856-1886) 4. St. Benignus of Armagh (d. 467) 5. St. Catherine of Bologna (1413-1463) 6. St. Dulce Pontes (1914-1992) 7. St. Dunstan of Canterbury (909-988) 8. St. Elizabeth of the Trinity (1880-1906) 9. St. Ephrem the Syrian (306-373) 10. St. Godric of Finchale (1069-1170) 11. St. Hervé (521-556) 12. St. Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179) 13. St. John Wang Rui (1885-1900) 14. St. Maria Crescentia Höss (1682-1744) 15. St. Mechtilde of Helfta (1241-1298 16. St. Peter Claver (1581-1654) 17. St. Rafael Guízar y Valencia (1878-1938) 18. St. Teresa of the Andes (1900-1920) 19. St. Tutilo of Saint Gall (850-915) 20. St. Venantius Fortunatus (535-605) Source ► Aletia.org ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Thanks for watching, Don't forget to subscribe and follow us on our Facebook Page! Subscribe ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCgLNfkcKQtWP2sIaOqQ-QQ?sub_confirmation=1 FB Page ► https://www.facebook.com/keepyourfaithph ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ #musiciansaints #musicandsaints #catholicsaints

In this video, we featured the catholic women saints who made their marks on the Catholic World, patron saints, and Catholic saints. 1. Mary, Mother of God 2. Saint Monica 3. Saint Gianna Molla 4. Saint Edith Stein 5. Saint Philomena 6. Saint Maria Goretti 7. Saint Therese of Lisieux 8. Saint Clare of Assisi 9. Saint Bernadette 10. Saint Catherine of Siena 11. Saint Elizabeth of Hungary 12. Saint Teresa of Avila 13. Saints Felicity and Perpetua 14. Saint Kateri Tekakwitha 15. Saint Rose of Lima 16. Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton 17. Saint Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Theresa) 18. Saint Katharine Drexel 19. Saint Joan of Arc 20. Saint Faustina ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Thanks for watching, Don't forget to subscribe and follow us on our Facebook Page! Subscribe ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCgLNfkcKQtWP2sIaOqQ-QQ?sub_confirmation=1 FB Page ► https://www.facebook.com/keepyourfaithph ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ #catholicsaints #womensaints #saints

St. Joseph doesn't say a word in Scripture, but that doesn't mean he wasn't important. Libby fills us in on exactly why Scripture describes St. Joseph as a righteous man and how he can help us out today. From Family Theater Productions in Hollywood. Visit our website for the transcript, study guide, and more! - http://www.catholiccentral.com Like us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CatholicCentral/ Check our EPISODE GUIDE - https://275132.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/275132/Catholic%20Central%20Episode%20Guide.pdf Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/catholiccentral_tv/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/CatholicC_TV

St. Gemma Galgani, also known as the Flower of Lucca, was an Italian mystic born on March 12, 1878. At a very young age, Gemma developed a love for prayer. Throughout her life, she had mystical experiences and special graces. They were often misunderstood and ridiculed by others. Gemma loved the poor greatly and helped them in any way she could. After her father's death, 19-year-old Gemma became the mother-figure for her seven brothers and sisters. She wished to become a nun, but her poor health prevented her from being accepted. On June 8, 1899, Gemma felt an internal warning that some unusual grace was to be granted to her. She felt pain and blood coming from her hands, feet and heart. These were the marks of the stigmata. Each Thursday evening, Gemma would fall into rapture and the marks would appear. They remained until the following Friday afternoon or Saturday morning. When the bleeding stopped, the wounds closed, and only white marks remained in their place. Gemma's stigmata continued until she prayed for them to stop due to her declining health. Gemma then went to live where she was allowed more freedom for her spiritual life than she was at home. She was frequently found in a state of ecstasy and on one occasion she was believed to have levitated. During apostolic investigations into her life, all witnesses testified that there was no artfulness in Gemma's manner. In January of 1903, Gemma was diagnosed with tuberculosis. At the start of Holy Week in 1903, Gemma began suffering greatly. She died at age 25 on Holy Saturday, April 11. St. Gemma Galgani was beatified in 1933 by Pope Pius the 11th and canonized in 1940, only 37 years after her death, by Pope Pius the 12th. She is the patron saint against temptations, the death of parents, of students, of pharmacists, and against tuberculosis. Her feast day is celebrated on April 11. Learn more on St. Gemma Galgani: https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=225 Support Catholic Online by Subscribing to our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/catholiconlinemedia?sub_confirmation=1 More on Saints: http://www.catholic.org/saints/ Catholic Online Shopping: http://catholiconline.shopping/

The year was 258 A.D. It was a difficult beginning for what would become the First Christian Millennium. Hostility against the early followers of Jesus Christ was growing. The barbarism and severity of pagan Rome had begun to reach a fever pitch. It would soon lead to a blood lust. The newborn Christian Church, faithful to the One who had given Himself for the life of the world, continued the work of His redemption. Roman authorities charged Christians of that era with "odium humani generis" [hatred of the human race]. The Romans claimed to be citizens of a great empire, yet they practiced primitive forms of abortion as well as "exposure", the killing of unwanted newborns. First and Second century Rome was a challenging mission field for these early Christians. Rome proclaimed itself the shining example to the world of its age while it violated the Natural Moral Law and embraced debauchery. Sound familiar? The day that Deacon Lawrence experienced his birth from death to life was an ominous and frightful day in ancient Rome. Four days earlier, the great Bishop of Rome, Sixtus, was arrested by soldiers of the emperor Valerian, along with his beloved deacons, and beheaded. Valerian had issued an edict to the Roman Senate that all the Christian clergy-bishops, priests and deacons-were to be arrested and executed. There were so many holy people among the martyrs of early Rome. That makes it even more remarkable that the life and death of this one humble Deacon-Lawrence-is attributed with all of Rome becoming Christian. Sentenced to death in the Emperor Valerian's sweeping condemnation of all Christian clergy, Lawrence offended the Emperor - and endeared himself to all Christians since then - by assembling before Valerian the real gold and silver of the Church, the poor. According to the Christian tradition, Deacon Lawrence, knowing that the fervor of Valerians' hatred was extending to all Christians who owned property, began to give it all away. He distributed the money and treasures of the Church to the city's poor-believing the clear admonition of the Savior that they were blessed and especially loved by Him. Valerian heard the news and wanted the treasure to satisfy his unbridled lust for worldly power. So, he offered Deacon Lawrence a way out of sure death. If he would show him where the Church's great gold and silver were located, he would issue an order of clemency, sparing his life so that he could continue his work. Valerian was delighted when the deacon asked for three days to gather all the gold and silver of the Church together in one central place! His pride and greed filled blinded him from seeing the truth. For three days, Deacon Lawrence went throughout the city and invited all the beloved poor, handicapped, and misfortunate to come together. They were being supported by a thriving early Christian community who understood the Gospel imperative to recognize Jesus in the poor. When Valerian arrived, Deacon Lawrence presented him with the true gold and silver of the Church, the poor! The emperor was filled with rage! Beheading was not enough for this Christian Deacon. He ordered Deacon Lawrence to be burned alive, in public, on a griddle. Witnesses recorded the public martyrdom. The deacon cheerfully offered himself to the Lord Jesus and even joked with his executioners! The tradition records massive conversions to the Christian faith as a result of the holy life and death of one Deacon who understood the true heart of his vocation. He was poured out, like his Master, Jesus Christ the Servant, in redemptive love, on behalf of others. It is still said to this day that all of Rome became Christian as a result of the faithful life, and the death, of this one humble deacon. He was buried in a cemetery on the Via Tiburtina. On that spot, Constantine would later build a Basilica. A special devotion to Lawrence, deacon and martyr, spread throughout the entire Christian community. Early Christians had no doubt that those who had gone to be with the Lord continued to pray for those who still struggled in this earthly life. They saw in Lawrence a great example of how to live, and how to die, faithful to the Gospel. Years later, Learn more on St. Lawrence: http://bit.ly/2b3sHuK More on Saints: http://www.catholic.org/saints/ Support Catholic Online by Subscribing to our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/catholiconlinemedia?sub_confirmation=1 Catholic Online Shopping: http://catholiconline.shopping/ [http://bit.ly/2onfmki] St. Lawrence Collection [http://bit.ly/2CePJLZ] St. Lawrence Sterling Silver Pendant [http://bit.ly/2FntySy] St. Lawrence 14 Kt Gold-Filled Pendant [http://bit.ly/2EZVe1W] St. Lawrence 14 Kt Gold Medal [http://bit.ly/2ENqGkL] St. Lawrence Biography [http://bit.ly/2ohNgrA] St. Lawrence Holy Card Light a Prayer Candle [http://bit.ly/1V6jjVj] You Can Make a Difference Today - Donate Now [https://ycvf.org]

St. Thomas More was born into a prominent London family on February 7, 1478. As a young boy, Thomas attended St. Anthony's School. In 1492, he went off to Oxford University and in 1494 he left to become a lawyer. He lived near a Carthusian monastery. Thomas found himself called to follow their lifestyle of simple piety. As a member of Parliament, he often traveled and wrote letters to his four children. He was reputed as an honest and effective leader and wrote many great works, including "Utopia." Thomas was knighted and made Under-Treasurer of the Exchequer by King Henry VIII in 1521. He became Lord Chancellor in 1529. During this time, Thomas worked tirelessly to defend the Catholic faith in England. The relationship between Thomas and King Henry became strained after it became clear Henry was prepared to break away from the Church in Rome. Thomas offered his resignation. When Anne Boylen's coronation came about, he refused to attend the ceremony. This greatly offended King Henry, who accused Thomas of accepting bribes and conspiring against him. Thomas was ordered to take an oath acknowledging Anne Boylen's position as queen, Henry's self-granted annulment from Catherine, and the superior position of the King as the head of the church. Thomas refused and locked in the Tower of London. Despite his brilliant defense of himself and persuasive testimony, Thomas was convicted on July 1. As a final act of mercy, King Henry changed his punishment to decapitation. St. Thomas was killed July 6, 1535. His body was buried in the Chapel of St. Peter ad Vincula at the Tower of London in an unmarked grave. Thomas More has been widely remembered as a man of tremendous integrity, and he has since been described as a martyr. St. Thomas More was beatified in 1886 and canonized in 1935. He is the patron saint of adopted children, lawyers, civil servants, politicians and difficult marriages and his feast day is celebrated on June 22. To learn more about St. Thomas More: http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=324 Support Catholic Online by Subscribing to our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/catholiconlinemedia?sub_confirmation=1 More on Saints: http://www.catholic.org/saints/ Catholic Online Shopping: http://catholiconline.shopping/

Saint Veronica is known as the woman who offered a cloth to Jesus so He could wipe His face on the way to His crucifixion. The cloth is believed to exist today in the Vatican and is considered one of the most treasured relics of the Church. Saint Veronica is not mentioned in the Bible, but is known by Catholic tradition and at the Sixth Station of the Cross, "Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus." Tradition holds that as Christ was walking to Calvary, his face dripping with sweat and blood, Saint Veronica, a bystander, was moved with compassion. She approached Jesus and offered Him a cloth which He accepted and used to wipe His face. The image of his face was subsequently imprinted on the cloth. There are no stories from the period which speak of Veronica either before or after her act of compassion. We do not know when she was born or when she died. The veil and the legend surrounding it became very popular in the thirteenth though fifteenth centuries when the veil was on public display. Indulgences were granted for people who performed devotions before it. The veil may have been destroyed in 1527 by the Sack of Rome. Many reproductions were created, and it is unclear if the veil kept by the Vatican is the original or a reproduction. In 1616, Pope Paul V banned the production of all copies of the veil. In 1629, Pope Urban VIII went a step further and ordered the destruction of all copies, or that existing copies should be delivered to the Vatican. Anyone who disobeyed this order was to be excommunicated. The Veil of Veronica has since been kept from the public. There are six known copies in the world, none of these relics have been photographed in detail or have been subjected to forensic testing. The Vatican's relic is displayed, although briefly, on the 5th Sunday of Lent each year. Saint Veronica is the patron saint of laundry workers and photographers. Her feast day is celebrated on July 12. To learn more about St. Veronica: http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=1953 Support Catholic Online by Subscribing to our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/catholiconlinemedia?sub_confirmation=1 More on Saints: http://www.catholic.org/saints/ Catholic Online Shopping: http://catholiconline.shopping/ [http://bit.ly/2sV8MVV] St. Veronica Collection [http://bit.ly/2sVbCKh] St. Veronica Sterling Silver Pendant [http://bit.ly/2unEskw] St. Veronica 14 Kt Gold Medal [http://bit.ly/2u2np84] St. Veronica 14 Kt Gold Filled Pendant [http://bit.ly/2sqnb8I] St. Veronica Holy Card [http://bit.ly/2ttk4ly] St. Veronica Medal Picture Folder Light a Prayer Candle [http://bit.ly/1V6jjVj] You Can Make a Difference Today - Donate Now [https://ycvf.org]

St. Philip Neri was born in Florence on July 21, 1515. He was a Christian missionary and founder of the Congregation of the Oratory. At 18-years-old, Philip went to live with a wealthy family member in San Germano to assist in business. But soon after, he experienced a mystical vision, considered his Christian conversion. He lost interest in business and felt a call from the Holy Spirit. So, he set out for Rome. During his first two years in Rome, he spent his time in a solitary life, dedicating a lot of time to prayer. In 1535, Philip began studying at the Sapienza and at St. Augustine's monastery. However, after three years, he set out to help the poor and re-evangelize the city. He had a knack for starting up conversations and leading his listeners to the Christian Way of life. In 1548, with the help of his confessor, Philip founded the Confraternity of the Most Holy Trinity for poor laymen to meet for spiritual exercises and service of the poor. Philip's appealing nature won him friends from all societal levels, including that of Ignatius of Loyola and Charles Borromeo. Philip was ordained to the priesthood in May 1551. A large room was built above the church of San Girolamo to tend to Philip's growing number of pilgrims. Philip and the other priests were soon called the "Oratorians," because they would ring a bell to call the faithful in their "oratory." The foundation for the Congregation of the Priests of the Oratory was officially approved in 1575. Philip whole-heartedly desired the reform of the Catholic Church. His efforts to reach out to the lay people made him one of the great figures in the Counter Reformation of the Catholic Church and he soon earned the title, "Apostle of Rome." On May 26, 1595, Philip suffered from a hemorrhage and passed away. St. Philip Neri was beatified in 1615 and canonized in 1622. He is the patron saint of Rome, US Special Forces, humor and joy. His feast day is celebrated on May 26. To learn more about St. Philip Neri: http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=97 Support Catholic Online by Subscribing to our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/catholiconlinemedia?sub_confirmation=1 More on Saints: http://www.catholic.org/saints/ Catholic Online Shopping: http://catholiconline.shopping/ [http://bit.ly/2s4aQrf] St. Philip Neri Collection [http://bit.ly/2rHbdLO] St. Philip Neri 14 Kt Gold-Filled Pendant [http://bit.ly/2rpobhl] St. Philip Neri 14 Kt Gold Medal [http://bit.ly/2r675UP] St. Philip Neri Sterling Silver Pendant [http://bit.ly/2r4tobq] St. Philip Neri Saint Fun Facts [http://bit.ly/2qWG0Tw] St. Philip Neri, the Laughing Saint

Sts. Perpetua and Felicity were Christian martyrs from the early persecution of the Church in Africa by the Emperor Severus. In the year 203, Vivia Perpetua, a young mother and well-educated noblewoman, followed the path of her own mother and became a Christian. Her pagan father was frantic and tried to talk her out of her decision. Pointing to a water jug, she asked her father, "See that pot lying there? Can you call it by any other name than what it is?" Her father answered, "Of course not." Perpetua responded, "Neither can I call myself by any other name than what I am -- a Christian." Perpetua was arrested with four other Christian converts, Saturninus and Secundulus and two slaves, Revocatus and an 8-month pregnant, Felicity. The prison was dark, overcrowded and hot. But during all this, Perpetua’s most excruciating pain came from being separated from her baby. Two deacons paid the guards to place the martyrs in a better part of the prison and there, Perpetua’s mother and brother brought her baby. While Perpetua prayed, she was shown a golden ladder, reaching up to heaven. On the sides of the ladder were swords, lances, hooks, and daggers. At the bottom of the ladder laid a large dragon. Perpetua traveled up the ladder and saw a beautiful vast garden with a tall man dressed like a shepherd and milking sheep. Perpetua woke from her dream with a sweet taste in her mouth and understood they must suffer. Meanwhile, Felicity was afraid she would not give birth before the day of their martyrdom and her companions would go on their journey without her. However, two days before the execution, she went into labor and her baby was adopted by one of the Christian women of Carthage. On the day of their execution, Perpetua and Felicity were to face a rabid cow. After they were attacked, the crowd cried out they had enough. They stood side by side and were killed by sword. Sts. Perpetua and Felicity are the patron saints of mothers, expectant mothers, ranchers, and butchers. Their feast day is celebrated on March 7. To learn more about Sts. Perpetua and Felicity: http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=48 Support Catholic Online by Subscribing to our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/catholiconlinemedia?sub_confirmation=1 More on Saints: http://www.catholic.org/saints/ Catholic Online Shopping: http://catholiconline.shopping/ [http://bit.ly/2kLUOTw] Sts. Perpetua and Felicity Collection [http://bit.ly/2m7PCtB] St. Perpetua Sterling Silver Pendant [http://bit.ly/2kM2THO] St. Felicity Sterling Silver Pendant [http://bit.ly/2kZChi7] St. Perpetua 14 Kt Gold-Filled Pendant [http://bit.ly/2lLwTnf] St. Felicity 14 Kt Gold-Filled Pendant [http://bit.ly/2mcc3e7] St. Perpetua 14 Kt Gold Medal

John Bosco, the "Father and Teacher of Youth," also known as Giovanni Melchiorre Bosco or Don Bosco, was born in Becchi, Italy, on August 16, 1815. As a young boy, John attended church and became very devout. When he was 9, John had the first of several vivid dreams that would influence his life. In his dream, he encountered boys playing. Among these boys, he saw a great, majestic man and woman. The man told him that in meekness and charity, he would "conquer these your friends." The lady said, "Be strong, humble and robust. When the time comes, you will understand everything." Not long afterward, John witnessed a traveling troupe of circus performers. He realized if he learned their tricks, he could use them to attract others and hold their attention. One evening, John staged a show for the kids he played with. At the end of the show, he recited a homily and invited his neighbors to pray with him. This led him to recognize the call to become a priest. In 1835, he entered the seminary and after six years of study and preparation, he was ordained a priest. His first assignment was to the city of Turin. John, now known as Fr. Bosco, went off to work with the poor children. He started to meet with the boys where they worked and played to help them from ending up in the deplorable prisons. He sought work and housing for the boys who needed it. By the 1860s, Fr. Bosco and his mother, known as "Mamma Margherita," were responsible for lodging 800 boys. Fr. Bosco identified boys he felt would make good priests and encouraged them to consider a vocation to the priesthood. In 1859, Fr. Bosco established the Society of St. Francis de Sales. John Bosco died on January 31, 1888. He was beatified in 1929 and canonized in 1934 by Pope Pius XI. Saint John Bosco is the patron saint of apprentices, editors and publishers, schoolchildren, magicians, and juvenile delinquents. His feast day is celebrated on January 31. To learn more about St. John Bosco: http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=63 Support Catholic Online by Subscribing to our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/catholiconlinemedia?sub_confirmation=1 More on Saints: http://www.catholic.org/saints/ Catholic Online Shopping: http://catholiconline.shopping/ [http://bit.ly/2jZbVOp] St. John Bosco Collection [http://bit.ly/2jmxW7u] St. John Bosco 14 Kt Gold-Filled Pendant [http://bit.ly/2jx5JOW] St. John Bosco 14 Kt Gold Medal [http://bit.ly/2jZfxzS] St. John Bosco Sterling Silver Pendant [http://bit.ly/2jx5bsq] St. John Bosco Biography [http://bit.ly/2kBciOc] St. John Bosco Holy Card Light a Prayer Candle [http://bit.ly/1V6jjVj] You Can Make a Difference Today - Donate Now [https://ycvf.org]

St. Francis de Sales was born in the Kingdom of Savoy near Geneva, Switzerland on August 21, 1567. He was a Bishop and Doctor of the Church. He had a vocation to the priesthood, but kept it from his disapproving family. In 1580, Francis attended the University of Paris, and at 24-years-old, he received his doctorate in law at the University of Padua. All the time, he never lost his passion for God. One day while Francis was out riding, he fell from his horse three times. Each time he fell, his sword came out of the case and both came to rest on the ground in the shape of the Christian cross. Francis became ordained to the priesthood and elected provost of the Diocese of Geneva, in 1593. During the time of the Protestant reformation, Francis decided he would try to bring the 60,000 Calvinists back to the Catholic Church. He wrote pamphlets to explain true Catholic doctrine and slipped them under the doors. In 1602, Francis was consecrated Bishop of Geneva and in 1610 he founded The Order of Visitation. He laid the groundwork for the teaching of the Second Vatican Council on what is now called the "universal call to holiness." His most famous book, INTRODUCTION TO THE DEVOUT LIFE, was written for ordinary lay people in 1608, not just the clergy and religious. As he became older and ill he wanted to be a hermit but he was more in demand than ever. The Pope needed him, then a princess, then Louis XIII. He ultimately died on December 28, 1622. St. Francis de Sales was beatified in 1662 and canonized in 1665 by Pope Alexander VII. St. Francis de Sales the patron saint of Catholic writers and the Catholic press. His feast day is celebrated on January 24. Support Catholic Online by Subscribing to our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/catholiconlinemedia?sub_confirmation=1 To learn more about St. Francis de Sales: http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=51 More on Saints: http://www.catholic.org/saints/ Catholic Online Shopping: http://catholiconline.shopping/ [http://bit.ly/2kjIGoa] St. Francis de Sales Collection [http://bit.ly/2joVklS] St. Francis de Sales 14 Kt Gold-Filled Pendant [http://bit.ly/2jJhFvt] St. Francis de Sales Sterling Silver Pendant [http://bit.ly/2k8DAvH] St. Francis de Sales 14 Kt Gold Medal [http://bit.ly/2k8BlbG] St. Francis de Sales Sterling Silver Oval-Shaped Medal Light a Prayer Candle [http://bit.ly/1V6jjVj] You Can Make a Difference Today - Donate Now [https://ycvf.org]

Saint Stephen was one of the first ordained deacons of the Church and the first Christian martyr. While working among the early Christians, the Apostles heard a complaint that their Greek-speaking widows were being neglected during the distribution of alms. The Twelve decided to appoint seven deacons to oversee this distribution and ensure fairness. Of the seven selected, Stephen was the oldest and given the title of "archdeacon." He was full of faith and the Holy Spirit. Stephen's popularity created enemies among some Jews. Members of the Synagogue of Roman Freedmen entered debate with Stephen and accused him of blasphemy. Filled with wisdom, Stephen won his debate. The losers did not accept this outcome. Stephen was put on trial and several false witnesses were brought forward by the Sanhedrin to testify he was guilty of blasphemy. Stephen responded to these charges by detailing the history of Israel and outlining the blessings God had bestowed upon the nation. As Stephen concluded his defense, he looked up and saw a vision of Jesus standing at the right hand of God. He said, "Look, I can see heaven thrown open and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God." The angry crowd rushed upon Stephen in disbelief and carried him outside of the city to stone him. As Stephen was stoned to death, he spoke his last words, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. Lord, do not hold this sin against them." Following these words, Stephen died. In 415 a priest claimed he had a vision of Stephen's tomb and located his remains. The name inside the tomb confirmed the find. St. Stephen is often depicted with stones, a Gospel Book, a miniature church and a martyr's palm frond. He is the patron saint of bricklayers and deacons. His feast day is celebrated on December 26. Support Catholic Online by Subscribing to our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/catholiconlinemedia?sub_confirmation=1 Learn more on http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=137 More on Saints: http://www.catholic.org/saints/ Catholic Online Shopping: http://catholiconline.shopping/ [http://bit.ly/2hgclzQ] St. Stephen Collection [http://bit.ly/2i0fuCV] St. Stephen Sterling Silver Pendant [http://bit.ly/2i9UGs6] St. Stephen 14 Kt Gold-Filled Pendant [http://bit.ly/2h9D6CP] St. Stephen 14 Kt Gold Medal [http://bit.ly/2i0hpHw] St. Stephen Holy Card [http://bit.ly/2i9PBAc] St. Stephen Pewter Statue on Base

Saint John of the Cross was born in Spain in 1542. He was a Spanish mystic, a Carmelite friar, an influential poet, and a major figure of the Counter-Reformation. He attended the Jesuit college at Medina, and excelled in theology and philosophy. In 1563, he joined the Carmelite Order and took the name "John of St. Matthias." He was ordained into the priesthood in 1567. While celebrating his first Mass, he met St. Teresa of Avila and was asked to follow her. In November 1568, John founded the Disclaced Carmelites and changed his name to John of the Cross. In 1572, he traveled to Avila to see Teresa and became her spiritual director and confessor. While there, he had a vision of the Crucified Christ and made his now-famous drawing, Christ "from above." In 1577, John was ordered to leave the monastery in Avila, due to a growing rift within the Carmelite Order. However, his work to reform the order was already approved, so he chose to stay. Later that year, a group of Carmelites kidnapped John. They placed him on trial for disobedience, and he was punished with imprisonment. His cell was so small he could barely lie on the floor. He was barely fed, publicly lashed, and his only luxuries were a prayer book and an oil lamp. To pass the time, he wrote poems. After nine months, he managed to escape. John spent the rest of his life traveling and establishing new houses across Spain. He died on December 14, 1591, from a skin condition that resulted in an infection. Saint John of the Cross was beatified by Pope Clement X in 1675, and Canonized by Pope Benedict XIII in 1726. He is recognized as one of the Doctors of the Church and is the patron saint of Contemplatives, mystics, and Spanish poets. His feast day is celebrated on December 14. To learn more about St. John of the Cross, visit Catholic.org. And if he inspires you or someone you know, shop for his items by clicking the Catholic Online shopping link below, for a one-of-a-kind shopping experience! And don't forget to subscribe to our channel and tell us how much you love our videos in the comments. More on St. John of the Cross: http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=65 Support Catholic Online by Subscribing to our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/catholiconlinemedia?sub_confirmation=1 More on Saints: http://www.catholic.org/saints/ Catholic Online Shopping: http://catholiconline.shopping/ [http://bit.ly/2hK6nVs] St. John of the Cross Collection [http://bit.ly/2hK5X1c] St. John of the Cross 14 Kt Gold-Filled Pendant [http://bit.ly/2hK8Wae] St. John of the Cross 14 Kt Medal [http://bit.ly/2gxdUpH] St. John of the Cross Sterling Silver Round Medal [http://bit.ly/2hKdRYB] St. John of the Cross Holy Card Light a Prayer Candle [http://bit.ly/1V6jjVj] You Can Make a Difference Today - Donate Now [https://ycvf.org]

St. Francis Xavier was born in the Kingdom of Navarre on April 7, 1506.   He studied at the University of Paris, where he met Peter Favre and Ignatius of Loyola.   In August 1534, Francis, along with Peter Favre and several others, made vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. The men planned to travel to the Holy Land to convert non-believers.   Pope Paul III approved the formation of their order in 1540. This order became The Society of Jesus, more popularly known as the Jesuits.   Pope Paul III asked the Jesuits to take a mission to India to help restore Christian virtue among the Portuguese settlers there.   Francis left for India in 1541 and was appointed as the Papal Nuncio to the East so that he could formally represent the Church. He arrived in the region of Goa, India in May 1542.   Francis ministered to the sick, the children and the native people of the Pearl Fishery Coast. He traveled to Malacca where he met a Japanese man named Anjiro. Francis converted Anjiro to Christianity, making him the first Japanese convert.   In 1549, Francis departed for Japan. But most of the Japanese proved difficult to convert. He was able to establish a few congregations, but the religion was suppressed and Christianity became the subject of great persecution. Francis returned to India in April 1552 and quickly decided to travel to China by invitation. But before he could get there, he became ill with a fever and died on December 3, 1552.   He was buried on an island off the coast of China. His body was later transferred to Malacca then Goa in December 1553. He remains buried in India in a silver casket encased in a glass.   Several of his bones have been removed as relics. His right arm, which he used to bless converts, is on display in Rome.   St. Francis Xavier was beatified By Pope Paul V in 1619, and canonized by Gregory XV on March 12, 1622. He is the patron of Catholic missions and his feast day is on December 3. To learn more about St. Francis Xavier, visit Catholic.org. And if he inspires you or someone you know, shop for his items by clicking on the Catholic Online Shopping link below, for a one-of-a-kind shopping experience! And don't forget to subscribe to our channel and tell us how much you love our videos in the comments. To learn more about St. Francis Xavier: http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=423 Support Catholic Online by Subscribing to our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/catholiconlinemedia?sub_confirmation=1 More on Saints: http://www.catholic.org/saints/ Catholic Online Shopping: http://catholiconline.shopping/ [http://bit.ly/2ggST3d] St. Francis Xavier Collection [http://bit.ly/2gIf3fb] St. Francis Xavier Sterling Silver Pendant [http://bit.ly/2gOzxpx] St. Francis Xavier 14 kt Gold-Filled Pendant [http://bit.ly/2gIeguO] St. Francis Xavier 14 kt Gold Medal [http://bit.ly/2guXSA7] St. Francis Xavier Holy Card [http://bit.ly/2h2v5Eq] St. Francis Xavier Hand-Painted Solid Resin Statue Light a Prayer Candle [http://bit.ly/1V6jjVj] You Can Make a Difference Today - Donate Now [https://ycvf.org]

Saint Charles Borromeo was born on October 2, 1538 at the castle of Arona on Lake Maggiore near Milan. His father was the Count of Arona and his mother a member of the House of Medici. He was the third of six children born to the couple. At the age of 12, the young Count Charles Borromeo dedicated himself to a life of service to the Church. His uncle gave to him the family income from the Benedictine abbey of Saints Gratinian and Felinus. Even as a youth, his integrity was obvious. He was explicit in telling his father that he could only keep the money required for his education and to prepare him for service to the Church. All other funds belonged to the poor of the Church and were to be passed along to them. The young count suffered from a speech impediment that made him appear slow to those who did not know him. Despite this challenge, he performed well and impressed his teachers. He attended the University of Pavia and learned Latin. He was praised because he was hardworking and thorough. In 1554 his father passed away and although Charles was a teenager, responsibility for his household fell to him. Charles continued in his studies and earned a doctorate in canon and civil law. His responsibility for his household resulted in financial difficulties, and Charles earned a reputation for being short of funds. Learn more on St. Charles Borromeo: http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=212 Support Catholic Online by Subscribing to our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/catholiconlinemedia?sub_confirmation=1 More on Saints: http://www.catholic.org/saints/ Catholic Online Shopping: http://catholiconline.shopping/ [http://bit.ly/2dGhXBC] St. Charles Borromeo Collection [http://bit.ly/2eqW2No] St. Charles Borromeo 14 Kt Gold-Filled Pendant [http://bit.ly/2eqVF5l] St. Charles Borromeo 14 kt Gold Medal [http://bit.ly/2edwhm6] St. Charles Borromeo Sterling Silver Pendant [http://bit.ly/2eqd8wt] St. Charles Borromeo Holy Card [http://bit.ly/2dtnLjy] St. Charles Borromeo Biography Light a Prayer Candle [http://bit.ly/1V6jjVj] You Can Make a Difference Today - Donate Now [https://ycvf.org]

St. Joseph was born in 1603 at Cupertino, in the diocese of Nardo in the Kingdom of Naples. After spending his childhood and adolescence in simplicity and innocence, he finally joined the Franciscan Friars Minor Conventual. After his ordination to the holy priesthood, he gave himself up entirely to a life of devotion to the Lord and his church. His deep devotional life led him to the kind of holiness which is forged through humility, voluntary mortification, and obedience. He was consecrated to the Blessed Virgin Mary and promoted devotion to her among all classes of people as wonderful path to a deeper Christian life and love for Jesus Christ. It is said that his mother often considered him a nuisance and treated him harshly. Joseph was purported to be slow to learn and absent-minded. He was said to frequently wander aimlessly, with his mouth gaping open. And, he had a bad temper, so, he was not at all popular. He tried to learn the trade of shoemaking, but failed. He asked to become a Franciscan, but they initially would not accept him. Finally he did join the Capuchins. However, for a very short period of time. Eight months later, they sent him away. Sources say it was because he could not seem to do anything right. He dropped piles of dishes and kept forgetting to do what he was told. His mother was not at all pleased to have the eighteen-year-old Joseph back h