Saint Spotlight: Gemma Galgani

Today, April 11th is the feast of a Saint dear to my heart: Gemma Galgani.

Saint Spotlight: André Bessette

The first Canadian-born male was canonized on October 17, 2010.

On August 14th, on the Vigil of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Church honors a great saint.

March 17th is the feast of Saint Patrick, aka Saint Patrick’s Day.

Even though he’s one of the most popular saints, it seems that many people don’t know the facts about his fascinating life.

I dedicate this Saint Spotlight to: Patrick.

Last year, I dedicated a Saint Spotlight to Bernadette Soubirous.

Since Bernadette is one of my favorite saints, I’m dedicating a second Saint Spotlight to her.

December 29th is the feast day of Saint Thomas Becket — also known as Saint Thomas of Canterbury and Thomas of London.

December 29, 2020 marked the 850th anniversary of this saint’s martyrdom, in which U.S. President Donald Trump issued the Proclamation on 850th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Saint Thomas Becket.

The full text of the proclamation is below. I encourage you to read it.

The name Catherine means “pure.”

I chose it for my Confirmation because it’s a family name (but I chose to spell it differently).

Now I like to associate my Confirmation name with St. Catherine because I’m inspired by her story.

This Saint Spotlight is dedicated to: Catherine of Alexandria.