Hey there,
The month of April is almost over, but before we move on to May, let’s take a look at the Saints who the Catholic Church recognizes this month.
Aside from the fact that I had never heard of most of these Saints, several of them also share the commonality of evangelization. There’s a hermit, a teacher, a couple of missionaries, a virgin, and a pope.
Each life provides insight for us into what it takes to become a Saint. Check out their inspiring stories and don’t miss Divine Sunday this weekend.
Keep Believing-
Katy Barrilleaux
Founding Editor, Genuflect
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Saint Francis of Paola
How does a man go from being a hermit in an Italian cave to being canonized a Saint? It sounds crazy, but it’s true. And on April 2nd every year we memorialize Saint Francis of Paola.
Saint Francis of Paola | Catholic Saints
Saint Isidore of Seville
On April 4th we honor Saint Isidore of Seville, Bishop and Doctor of the Church. He’s sometimes called “The Schoolmaster of the Middle Ages” because of his writings that were used as textbooks.
Saint Isidore of Seville | Franciscan Media
Saint Vincent Ferrer
Saint Vincent Ferrer was a priest who was one of the most famous missionaries of the fourteenth century, preaching across France, Italy, Germany, and Flanders. His feast day is April 5th.
St. Vincent Ferrer | Catholic Online
Saint John Baptist de la Salle
Saint John Baptist de la Salle is the patron saint of Teachers. He is responsible for many of the changes in education and there are more than 1000 schools in 84 countries that exist because of this Saint who we honor on April 7th each year.
John Baptist de La Salle | Saints Resource
Divine Mercy Sunday
April 24th is Sunday of Divine Mercy. Though not a memorial for a Saint, it’s a special day in the Catholic Church. Last year Genuflect covered Divine Mercy Sunday so check out all this info about what the day is and how to receive a plenary indulgence this Sunday!
Living a Merciful Life | Genuflect
Saint Mark The Evangelist
Much of what we know about the life of Saint Mark the Evangelist comes from the New Testament and early Christian traditions. Here’s a nice recap of what we know about this Saint whose feast day is April 25th.
St. Mark | Catholic Online
Saint Peter Chanel
At a young age Saint Peter Chanel decided to become a missionary priest. This dream was fulfilled when he traveled to a remote island in the South Pacific to bring the word of Jesus Christ to the islanders. In 1841 he was martyred and though few people converted to Catholicism during his life, the island was almost completely converted to Catholicism a few years after Saint Peter Chanel’s death. We memorialize this Saint on April 28th.
Saint Peter Chanel, Priest and Martyr | My Catholic Life!
Saint Louis Grignion de Montfort
Here’s another Saint who was known for his preaching to the masses, as well as his Marian devotion. Saint Louis Grignion de Montort’s feast day is April 28th.
St. Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort | Catholic News Agency
Saint Catherine of Siena
Saint Catherine of Siena experienced much during her 33 years. Here are 8 things to know about this Virgin and Doctor of the Church whose memorial is April 29th.
8 Things to Know And Share About St. Catherine of Siena | National Catholic Register
Pope Saint Pius V
You may have heard of the miracle of the battle of Lepanto in 1571. It was Pope Saint Pius V who urged the recitation of the Rosary ahead of the battle, and it’s why he is known as “the Pope of the Rosary.” We celebrate this Saint every year on April 30th.
Saint Pius V, Pope | Catholic News Agency
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Pray The Divine Mercy Chaplet
The Divine Mercy Chaplet was given to Saint Faustina by Jesus. Though you can pray it any time, it has special meaning when prayed on Divine Mercy Sunday and during the 3pm hour, a.k.a. the “hour of great mercy.” You don’t need a special chaplet … keep track of the prayers with your Rosary. You’ll find the full instructions for the Divine Mercy Chaplet here.
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