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THE SAINTS
Saint Francis of Assisi, humble reluctant Monk, founder of The Franciscan Orders
a man who turned from the world & answered GOD's Call, "Rebuild My Church" (1181 - 1226 AD)
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/Saint%20Francis%20of%20Assisi.pdf
These Ladies of Eucharistic Adoration call us to kneel and adore our Lord of Love and Glory:
Saint Clare of Assisi (1194 - 1253 AD) & Mother Angelica of The Annunciation (1923 - 2016 AD)
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/Saint%20Clare%20&%20Mother%20Angelica%20dedicated%20to%20The%20Holy%20Eucharist.pdf
Saint Margaret, Queen & Patron Saint of Scotland (1045 - 1093 AD)
loving Catholic Evangelist to her husband the King, her children & her nation
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/Saint%20Margaret%20of%20Scotland%2011%2016%202021.pdf
Saint King Louis IX of France, OFS (1214 - 1270 AD)
a valiant Christian warrior king, a just ruler at home & a defender of Christendom abroad
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/SaintKingLouisIXFranceOFSlecture92021.pdf
The Faith of Christopher Columbus, OFS (1451 - 1506 AD)
that Thy Name should be made known across the oceans and throughout the world
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/an%20essay%20-%20Revisiting%20The%20Faith%20of%20Christopher%20Columbus.pdf
Saint Sister Faustina Kowalska of The Blessed Sacrament
The Apostle of The Divine Mercy (1905 - 1938 AD)
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/St%20Sr%20Faustina%20Kowalska%20Apostle%20of%20Divine%20Mercy.pdf
on the beatification of now Blessed Fr. Michael J. McGivney (1852 - 1890 AD)
founder of the Knights of Columbus fraternity in support of parishes and families
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/studyBeatificationFrMichaelMcGivneyNatureSainthood.pdf
Servant of GOD Father Walter J. Ciszek, SJ (1904 - 1984 AD)
faithful Catholic Evangelist imprisoned in Soviet communist prison for 23 years for crime of being a Priest
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/Servant%20of%20GOD%20Fr%20Walter%20Ciszek%20The%20Vigilance%20of%20Faith.pdf
Saint Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini, MSC (1850 - 1917 AD)
missionary to immigrants, foundress of U.S. orphanages, schools, hospitals and convents
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/Saint%20Mother%20Frances%20Xavier%20Cabrini%2011%2013%202021.pdf
Saint Francis Xavier, SJ (1506 - 1552 AD)
Jesuit Evangelist of The Holy Gospel to India and Asia, Patron Saint of Catholic Missions
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/Saint%20Francis%20Xavier%2012%2003%202021.pdf
Saint Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr (1580 - 1623 AD)
Patron Saint of reunification of The Catholic and The Orthodox Churches
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/Saint%20Bishop%20Josaphat%20Martyr%2011%2012%202021.pdf
Saint Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions, Martyrs of Vietnam (17th - 20th Centuries AD)
The victorious suffering Vietnamese Church under pagan & communist persecutions
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/Catholic%20Martyrs%20of%20Vietnam%2011%2024%202021.pdf
Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, OFS - Patron Saint of Third Order Franciscans (1207 - 1231 AD)
devout Queen, Evangelist of The Lord to her husband the King, her children and her nation
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/Saint%20Elizabeth%20of%20Hungary%20OFS%2011%2017%202021.pdf
Blessed Father Miguel Agustin Pro, SJ, Martyr (1891 - 1927 AD)
faithful Priest amidst Mexican marxist persecution, his last words were "Viva CHRISTO Rey!"
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/Blessed%20Fr%20Miguel%20Pro%2011%2023%202021.pdf
Saints Sr. Vincenza Gerosa (1784 - 1847 AD) & Sr. Bartolomea Capitanio (1807 - 1833 AD)
French Nuns of The Sisters of Charity, lovingly founded schools and hospitals for the poor
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/Sisters%20of%20Charity%2011%2007%202021.pdf
Saint Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin & Martyr (287 - 305 AD)
defended The Faith to pagan Emperor, converted his wife, remained true to The Lord unto death
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/Saint%20Catherine%20of%20Alexandria%20Virgin%20Martyr%2011%2025%202021.pdf
Saint Mother Rose Philippine Duchesne (1769 - 1852 AD)
fooundress Society of The Sacred Heart, Evangelist & founder of schools for American Indian children
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/Saint%20Mother%20Rose%20Duchesne%2011%2018%202021.pdf
Saints Cecelia and Valerian, Virgins & Martyrs (3rd Century AD)
newly wed couple, consecrated to CHRIST, Good Works & Evangelism in face of pagan persecution
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/Saints%20Cecilia%20and%20Valerian%2011%2022%202021.pdf
Saint Martin of Tours, soldier turned beloved Bishop (c316 - 397 AD)
Patron Saint of the poor, soldiers and consciencious objectors
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/Saint%20Martin%20of%20Tours%2011%2011%202021.pdf
Saint Bishop Charles Borromeo (1538 - 1584 AD)
oversaw Council of Trent, oversaw Priestly formation, taught Sunday School & cared for plague victims
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/Saint%20Bishop%20Charles%20Borromeo%2011%2004%202021.pdf
Saint Albert The Great, OP, Bishop & Doctor of The Church (1200 - 1280 AD)
given a heart of faith and a brilliant mind, used both to honor GOD, Patron Saint of scientists
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/Saint%20Albert%20The%20Great%2011%2015%202021.pdf
Saint Andrew The Apostle, Martyr (died mid-late 1st Centure AD)
famed & fearless Evangelist whose X-shaped Cross appears on many flags, Patron Saint of Scotland
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/Saint%20Andrew%20Apostle%20Martyr%2011%2030%202021.pdf
Saint Pope Leo The Great (400 - 461 AD)
turned back Attila The Hun at gates of Rome, clarified CHRIST's Two Natures in One Person JESUS
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/Saint%20Pope%20Leo%20The%20Great.pdf
Saint Martin de Porres, Third Order Dominican (1579 - 1639 AD)
devout Lay Brother, filled with Charity & Good Works to needy, devoted to Eucharist, prayer warrior
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/Saint%20Martin%20de%20Porres%2011%2003%202021.pdf
Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles and Martyrs for The Kingdom of GOD
Evangelists to Persia (died c 65 AD)
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/Saints%20Simon%20and%20Jude%20Apostles%20and%20Martyrs.pdf
Saints Perpetua and Felicity, companions and Martyrs for The Faith
devout Christian Ladies who refused to worship a pagan Roman Emperor (died c 203 AD)
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/Saints%20Felicity%20and%20Perpetua%20Martyrs.pdf
Saint Luke, Apostle, Evangelist, historian, "the beloved Physician," Martyr for The Faith
writer of The Gospel of Saint LUKE and The Book of ACTS (died early 1st century AD)
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/Saint%20Luke%20The%20Apostle%20and%20Martyr.pdf
Saint Fabiola of Rome, Laywoman, founder of first Western Christian hospital
served CHRIST and neighbor in a life of penance, faith and Good Works (died 399 AD)
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/Saint%20Fabiola%20of%20Rome%201st%20Western%20hospital.pdf
Blessed More Marie Rose Durocher, SNJM, cofounder of Sisters of Holy Name of JESUS
moved by Christian Charity, a life's mission of caring for needs & education of poor girls (1811 - 1849 AD)
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/Blessed%20Mother%20Marie%20Rose%20Durocher.pdf
Saint Pope Callistus I, Defender of The Faith & Martyr
stood for penitant sinners who earnestly confessed, did Penance & received Absolution (died c 222 AD)
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/Pope%20Saint%20Callistus%20I%20Martyr.pdf
Saint Sister Elizabeth of The Holy Trinity, OCD
CHRIST calls us to The Kingdom of GOD, The His SPIRIT may dwell within us (1880 - 1906 AD)
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/Saint%20Elizabeth%20of%20The%20Trinity.pdf
Saint Teresa of JESUS of Avila, Virgin & Doctor of The Church
"Let nothing disturb you. He who has GOD has all. GOD alone suffices." (1515 - 1582 AD)
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/Saint%20Teresa%20of%20JESUS%20of%20Avila.pdf
Saint Theodosius Perchersky of The Caves of Kiev, Abbot (1009 - 1074 AD)
humble & pious Orthodox founder of Russian Monasticism
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/Saint%20Theodosius%20Pechersky%20of%20The%20Caves%20of%20Kiev.pdf
Saint Columbuanus of Bobbio, Evangelist & Abbot
the great Irish Monk & founder of Monasticism throughout Western Europe (540 - 615 AD)
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/St%20Columbanus%20of%20Bobbio%20monastic%20hero.pdf
Saint Father Camillus de Lellis, MI - founder of Clerks Regular of Ministers of The Sick
former soldier with a heart for the suffering, Patron Saint of Doctors, Nurses & infirmed (1550 - 1614 AD)
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/St%20Fr%20Camillus%20de%20Lellis.pdf
Saint Father John of Capistrano, OFM - personally led Christian soldiers under Sign of The Cross
hero Priest of the Battle of Belgrade against invading Muslim Turks (1386 - 1456 AD)
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/St%20Fr%20John%20of%20Capistrano%20hero%20of%20Battle%20of%20Belgrade%20of%201456.pdf
Saint Father Paul of The Cross, CP - founder of The Passionists, Evangelist of The Gospel
to live lives of rigorous penance for the sake of preaching The Gospel to the poor (1694 - 1775 AD)
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/St%20Fr%20Paul%20of%20The%20Cross%20Pleasing%20The%20Master.pdf
Saints Father John de BreBeuf, Father Isaac Jogues & companions, Martyrs for The Faith
dedicated Evangelists to the Iroquois and Huron Indians of North America (died between 1642 - 1649 AD)
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/St%20John%20de%20Br%C3%A9beuf%20and%20companions,%20Evangelists%20and%20Martyrs.pdf
Saint Sister Margaret Mary Alacoque of The Sacred Heart of JESUS, VSM
apostle of The Divine Love in The Heart of CHRIST to a hurting world (1647 - 1690 AD)
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/St%20Margaret%20Mary%20Alacoque%20of%20The%20Sacred%20Heart%20acknowledging%20JESUS.pdf
Saint Pope John Paul XXIII, beloved "Good Pope John"
WWII military Chaplain, Diplomat, as Pope convened The Second Vatican Council (1881 - 1963 AD)
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/Saint%20Pope%20John%20Paul%20XXIII.pdf
Saint Sister Therese of The Child JESUS, DC - Doctor of The Church
"The Little Flower" of The Church, wrote Christian devotion "Story of a Soul" (1873 - 1897 AD)
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/St%20Sr%20Th%C3%A9r%C3%A8se%20of%20The%20Child%20JESUS.pdf
Saints Gabriel, Michael and Raphael, Archangels sent by GOD to help men in life & to Heaven
St. Michael - The Likeness of GOD: St. Gabriel - The Strength of GOD; St. Raphael - The Healing of GOD
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/Holy%20Archangels%20Michael%20Gabriel%20Raphael.pdf
Saint Jerome, Priest, Monk, Bible Scholar, Doctor of The Church
translated The Holy Bible into vernacular Latin in The West (324 - 420 AD)
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/St%20Jerome%20translated%20Bible%20into%20Latin%20Vulgate.pdf
Saint Wenselaus, Good Czech King & Martyr
beloved defender of the people & supporter of The Church (907 - 935 AD)
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/Saint%20King%20Wenceslaus%20Czech%20Martyr.pdf
Saint Father Vincent de Paul, The Apostle of Charity, friend of the poor
his heart was ever inflamed with Charity in JESUS CHRIST for those in need (1581 - 1660 AD)
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf//St%20Fr%20Vincent%20de%20Paul%20Apostle%20of%20Charity.pdf
Blessed Sister Maria Restituta Kafka, FSCC
the Catholic Nun beheaded by the Nazis for hanging Crucifixes in hospital rooms (1894 - 1943 AD)
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf///Blessed%20Sister%20Maria%20Restituta%20Kafka%20Martyr.pdf
Saint Padre Pius of Pietrelcina, OFMCap
faithful Priest, beloved Confessor, dedicated to Eucharist, Stigmatist (1887 - 1968 AD)
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf///St%20Fr%20Saint%20Padre%20Pio%20of%20Pietrelcina.pdf
The Calling of Saint Matthew, Apostle & Martyr
met The Lord while collecting taxes, answered CHRIST's Command, "Follow Me!" (died c68 AD)
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/Calling%20of%20Saint%20Matthew%20The%20Apostle.pdf
Saints Andrew Kim Taegon, Paul Chong Hasong & 1,000s of Christian companions, Martyrs
the blood of the Korean Martyrs watered the growth of The Korean Church (c1839 - 1867 AD)
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/the%20fruitful%20blood%20of%20the%20Korean%20Martyrs.pdf
Saint Robert Bellarmine, SJ, Bishop, Doctor of The Church, Defender of The Faith
"Prince of The Apologists," defended The Catholic Faith from of Protestantism (1542 - 1621 AD)
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/St%20Robert%20Bellarmine%20Catholic%20Prince%20of%20Apologetics.pdf
Saint Corneliuis, Pope & Martyr (died c253 AD); Saint Cyprian, Bishop & Martyr (died c 258 AD)
supported readmittance to Church of penitent "lapsi" Christians who had denied The Faith under threat of torture
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/St%20Pope%20Cornelius%20&%20St%20Bishop%20Cyprian%20Martyrs.pdf
Saint John Chrysostom, Bishop & Doctor of The Church, "The Golden Mouthed Preacher"
eloquent Gospel Preacher and peacemaker (344 - 407 AD)
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/Saint%20John%20Chrysostom%20Bishop.pdf
Saint Sister Bonifacia Rodriguez Castro, SSJ
founded Servants of Saint Joseph to support poor working women in CHRIST's Love (1837 - 1905 AD)
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/St%20Bonifacia%20Rodriguez%20Castro.pdf
Saint Bartholomew of Grottaferatta, Abbot
the humble Cleric who extended clemency & forgiveness to a deposed corrupt Pope (c981 - 1055 AD)
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/Saint%20Bartholomew%20of%20Grottaferrata%20forgiveness.pdf
Saint Father Peter Claver, SJ
Spanish Priest, "Patron Saint of the Negro Missions," fierce abolitionist of The New World (1580 - 1654 AD)
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/Saint%20Father%20Peter%20Claver.pdf
Saint Jane Francis de Chantal, VHM
inner humility & peace, learned to forgive man who accidently killed her husband, in CHRIST (1572 - 1641 AD)
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/Saint%20Jane%20Frances%20de%20Chantal.pdf
Saint Spyridon of Cyprus, Bishop, "The Wonderworker"
heart of charity & mercy, miraculously converted thieves, tortured & exiled, still returned to his flock (270 - 348 AD)
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/St%20Spyridon%20of%20Cyprus%20The%20Wonderworker.pdf
Saint Father Peter Julian Eymard, SSS, "the Apostle of The Holy Eucharist"
"Live on The daily Eucharist, as the Hebrews did on manna" from Heaven (1811 - 1868 AD)
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/GOD's%20Eucharistic%20Love%20St%20Fr%20Peter%20Julian%20Eymard.pdf
Saint Rose of Lima, Peru, Virgin, devout prayer warrior for conversion of souls
wore a silver spiked crown, disguised with roses, in mortification for sinners (1586 - 1617 AD)
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/St%20Rose%20de%20Lima.pdf
Servant of GOD Father Franz Reinisch, SAC, dedicated to Holy Mary, Martyr
refused to take mandatory national oath of allegiance to Adolf Hitler, beheaded by the Nazis (1903 - 1942 AD)
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/Take%20courage%20be%20not%20afraid%20Servant%20of%20GOD%20Fr%20Franz%20Reinisch%20Martyr.pdf
Saint Bartholomew, Apostle, Evangelist & Martyr
Preacher of The Holy Gospel in India and Armenia (died 1st Century AD)
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/St%20Bartholomew%20Apostle%20Martyr.pdf
Saint Vladimir I of Kiev, "the Grand Prince of Russia"
honored Christian King & Evangelist to the Slavic peoples (956 - 1015 AD)
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/St%20Vladimir%20I%20of%20Kiev%20Evangelist%20to%20Slavic%20peoples.pdf
Saint Stephen The Great of Hungary
first King of Hungary, propagator of The Christian Faith, protector of his people (975 - 1038 AD)
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/St%20Stephen%20The%20Great%20of%20Hungary.pdf
Saint Monica, devoted mother of Saint Augustine, who became a Doctor of The Church
patiently, lovingly & persistently prayed for her son's conversion (331 - 387 AD)
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/St%20Monica%20the%20fruits%20of%20a%20virtuous%20woman.pdf
Saint Augustine of Hippo, Bishop, "The Doctor of Grace"
a great sinner who became, by GOD's Grace, a great saint (354 - 430 AD)
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/St%20Augustine%20of%20Hippo%20The%20Doctor%20of%20Grace.pdf
Saint Pope Pontian & Saint Father Hippolytus, Martyrs
a Pope who defended readmittance of penitant "Lapsi" Christians back into The Church
& a Priest who opposed him as anti-Pope; forgave one another & reconciled in exile (died c235 AD)
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/Saints%20Pontian%20and%20Hippolytus%20reconciled%20Martyrs.pdf
Saint James The Just, Apostle, 1st Bishop of Jerusalem, Martyr
The Word of GOD Incarnate gives new life of Faith and Good Works in JESUS CHRIST (died c62 AD)
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/St%20James%20The%20Just%20Works%20of%20Mercy.pdf
Saint Pope John XXIII, "The Catholic Rose" - for better and worse - called Vatican II into session
war veteran, anti-Nazi crusader, lover of CHRIST and man with his whole heart (1881 - 1963 AD)
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/St%20Pope%20John%20XXIII%20The%20Catholic%20Rose.pdf
Saint Lawrence, faithful Deacon & brave Martyr (died 258 AD)
pressed by pagan Roman Emperor to reveal the wealth of The Church, gave away all worldly riches to needy,
presented the poor parishioners of Rome as CHRIST's greatest treasure, grilled alive in flames, praising GOD
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/Saint%20Deacon%20Lawrence%20Martyr.pdf
Saint Charbel Makhluf, Maronite Monk, "the Perfume of Lebanon" (1828 - 1898 AD)
using the weapons of prayer, fasting & mortification to combat the temptations of world, flesh & the Devil
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/Saint%20Father%20Sharbel%20Makhl%C5%ABf%20of%20Lebanon.pdf
Saint Bridget of Sweden - Who can find a virtuous woman? She is worth more than all riches! (1303 - 1373 AD)
devout wife, mother, widow, advisor to Popes, foundress of Order of The Most Holy Savior
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/Saint%20Bridget%20of%20Sweden%20the%20virtuous%20woman.pdf
Saint Ignatius of Loyola, SJ - fearless campaiger for CHRIST and The Church (1491 - 1556 AD)
soldier turned Priest, Evangelist, founded the Jesuits, authored famed "Spiritual Exercises"
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/St%20Ignatius%20of%20Loyola.pdf
Saint Lawrence of Brindisi, OFM Cap (1559 - 1619 AD)
"GOD is Love and all His operations proceed from His Love."
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/St%20Fr%20Lawrence%20of%20Brindisi.pdf
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha (1656 - 1680 AD)
"The Lily of The Mohawks
https://www.robertbaral.com/pdf/Saint%20Kateri%20Tekakwitha%20Lily%20of%20The%20Mohawks.pdf
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