Heroes

9 September

St Peter Claver started his missionary work, dedicating himself to treating the slaves with human dignity.

5th September

Mother Teresa was a nun who described herself as “a pencil in God’s Hands to write His love letter to the world.”

4th September

At a young age St. Rose had a vision of Our Lady, who told her to become a lay Franciscan and to be ‘a witness of God in the world.’

28th August

Saint Augustine was one of the wisest persons in the Catholic Church and his writings are still studied to this day.

27th August

From a young age, Saint Monica used to love praying, going to church, and helping those in need.

24 August

St Bartholomew followed Jesus witnessing his teaching and miracles, the appearances of the Risen Christ and His Ascension.

23 August

St Rose of Lima always aware of the sufferings of the people in her community, she lived a life of severe penance.

20 August

St. Bernard remains known up to this day for his great devotion to Our Lady. To him Mary was “The Great Mediator.”

15th August

Mary teaches us that we should resemble Christ in everything that we do.

11th August

After hearing Saint Francis speaking about Jesus, Saint Clare wanted to devote her entire life to God.