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This sanctuary was built in consequence of a vow made, in a great tempest, by a Norman duke. Sat, 19 May 2012 06:29:46 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-clery.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-clery.html Our Lady of Clery. In the year 1280, some laborers placed there a little statue of Our Lady, which they had one day met with under their ploughshare. This discovery made a sensation... Sat, 19 May 2012 02:51:47 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-liesse.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-liesse.html Our Lady of Liesse. One day the knights of Saint John, among whom were three brothers of the ancient house of Eppes, fell into an ambush, and in spite of prodigies of valor, were captured. Fri, 18 May 2012 08:22:02 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-rocamadour.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-rocamadour.html Our Lady of Rocamadour. The little statue of the Blessed Virgin, resembling those which the new Christians of Gaul venerated in the hollows of oak trees, was the instrument of miracles. Thu, 17 May 2012 20:01:23 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-einsiendeln.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-einsiendeln.html Our Lady of Einsiendeln. Volumes have been written in Switzerland, on the miracles worked by the Madonna of Einsiedeln: we will select from these marvelous accounts only one fantastic legend. Tue, 15 May 2012 18:10:03 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-the-hermits.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-the-hermits.html Our Lady of the Hermits. The origin of the celebrated pilgrimage of Our Lady of the Hermits, the Loretto of Helvetia, goes back to the heroic times of Charlemagne. Tue, 15 May 2012 17:17:00 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-fourviere.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-fourviere.html Our Lady of Fourviere. According to the traditions of Lyons, supported by a bull of Innocent IV., Saint Pothinus erected the first oratory where Mary was invoked in Gaul. Tue, 15 May 2012 03:10:45 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-light.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-light.html Our Lady of Light. A group of Seraphs hovering in the air were suspended over their Empress and held a triple crown. The virginal body was clothed in a flowing robe, whiter than the snow... Mon, 14 May 2012 03:29:49 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-great-power.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-great-power.html Our Lady of Great Power. In the annals of the Ursulines of the Sacred Heart at Perigueux, France, where the statue was solemnly crowned, we find the origin of the devotion. Mon, 14 May 2012 03:06:33 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-bolougne.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-bolougne.html Our Lady of Bolougne. In the year 636, a ship without oars or sails came into the harbor of Bolougne. The ship bore a statue of Our Lady Mon, 14 May 2012 02:37:26 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-lourdes.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-lourdes.html Our Lady of Lourdes. In answer to Bernadette’s inquiry, “Who are you?” the Lady answered, “I am the Immaculate Conception.” Mon, 14 May 2012 00:33:04 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-the-doves.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-the-doves.html Our Lady of the Doves. While the Pilgrim Virgin statue was touring Europe, three snow-white doves came unexpectedly as the procession passed through a tiny village. Mon, 14 May 2012 00:11:08 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-cranganor.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-cranganor.html Our Lady of Cranganor. In the East Indies stands the church of Our Lady of Cranganor, which it is asserted, was built by one of the three Kings who visited the Divine Child and His Blessed Mother. Sat, 12 May 2012 19:45:53 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/holy-face.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/holy-face.html Holy Face of Jesus. Devotion to the Holy Face is meant to make reparation for the sins of modern disbelievers and to combat the militant atheism which currently threatens to overwhelm the world. Fri, 11 May 2012 17:03:44 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-queen-of-may.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-queen-of-may.html Our Lady Queen of May. The month of May is flower-bedecked, and to add to its loveliness it is dedicated to the most beautiful flower of all, Mary, the Mother of God. Thu, 10 May 2012 16:29:33 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-highest-grace.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-highest-grace.html Our Lady of Highest Grace. Ponce de Leon’s daughter, La Nina, had a great devotion to the Mother of God. Our Lady appeared to Nina while she prayed before the statue in their home chapel. Thu, 10 May 2012 15:39:40 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-guard.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-guard.html Our Lady of Guard. Everything looked hopeless, and the fisherman cast a despairing look at the city, thinking of the family he would never see again. Tue, 08 May 2012 18:00:37 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-the-bells.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-the-bells.html Our Lady of the Bells. It is recorded that one year long ago, on the octave day of the Purification, the bells in the Cathedral of Saintes, France, rang out most sweetly of themselves. Tue, 08 May 2012 16:38:49 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-the-snows.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-the-snows.html Our Lady of the Snows. Improbable as it is for snow to fall during August, history tells of a snowfall that seemed more impossible, namely in Rome, Italy. August 5, 352, snow fell during the night. Sun, 06 May 2012 01:50:24 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-good-remedies.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-good-remedies.html Our Lady of Good Remedies. In 1519 Cortez brought with him a famous little statue to participate in the conquest of Mexico. Fri, 04 May 2012 08:28:53 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-the-rosary.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-the-rosary.html Our Lady of the Rosary. In the year 1571 the Moslem Empire of Asia, the Ottoman Empire, had reached a point of great power and military might. Thu, 03 May 2012 18:45:14 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-puy.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-puy.html Our Lady of Puy. There was scarcely a knight who did not go to bid farewell to Our Lady of Puy and ask her to care for his dear ones, should he not return. Thu, 03 May 2012 02:41:55 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-copacabana.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-copacabana.html Our Lady of Copacabana. The missionaries who came with the Spanish conquerors naturally planted the cross in all large Incan centers, and a church was built in Copacabana. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:31:17 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-chartres.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-chartres.html Our Lady of Chartres. This Cathedral of Notre Dame is probably the most beautiful gothic church in the world; in its crypt is the shrine of Our Lady Underground. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:16:28 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-sasopoli.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-sasopoli.html Our Lady of Sasopoli. They heard a sound and looking around, they saw sitting on a nearby stone a lovely lady with a child in her arms. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:19:33 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-czestochowa.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-czestochowa.html Our Lady of Czestochowa. Traditional holds that this picture of Mary was done by St Luke the Evangelist on a piece of wood cut from the table of the Last Supper. Sun, 22 Apr 2012 01:38:49 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/vox-dei-january-2011.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/vox-dei-january-2011.html Vox Dei January 2011. National Quarterly Catholic Writers Periodical. Contact Information: Anne Craig, Editor craig09vox@yahoo.com Fri, 20 Apr 2012 05:09:54 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/vox-dei.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/vox-dei.html Vox Dei. National Quarterly Catholic Writers Periodical. Contact Information: Anne Craig, Editor craig09vox@yahoo.com Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:25:47 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-good-haven.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-good-haven.html Our Lady of Good Haven. A terrific tempest had arisen, their sails were torn, and for three days they were in continual danger of finding a watery grave. The ship began to fill with water.., Sun, 15 Apr 2012 01:00:50 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/padre-pio-prayer.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/padre-pio-prayer.html Padre Pio Prayer. This novena prayer was recited every day by Saint Padre Pio for all those who recommended themselves to his prayers. Sat, 14 Apr 2012 22:28:08 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/blessed-agathangel-and-cassian.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/blessed-agathangel-and-cassian.html Blessed Agathangel and Cassian. Agathangel was born in 1589, and Cassian in 1607. Both received the habit of the Franciscan Order among the Capuchins and were sent to the African missions. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:30:57 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/blessed-john-of-perugia.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/blessed-john-of-perugia.html Blessed John of Perugia. Their longing for the conversion of the infidels and the hope of obtaining the palm of martyrdom urged Friars John and Peter to go to the larger city of Valencia. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:59:25 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/blessed-gabriel-mary.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/blessed-gabriel-mary.html Blessed Gabriel Mary. Pope Leo X was so impressed by his devotion to Our Lady that he changed his name from Father Gilbert Nicholas to Father Gabriel Mary of the Annunciation, or of Ave Maria. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:33:45 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/blessed-davanzato-of-poggibonzi.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/blessed-davanzato-of-poggibonzi.html Blessed Davanzato of Poggibonzi. In the words of Our Lord Jesus Christ, he could say of the souls entrusted to him: “For them do I sanctify myself.” Mon, 09 Apr 2012 03:33:08 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/blessed-timothy-of-montecchio.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/blessed-timothy-of-montecchio.html Blessed Timothy of Montecchio. It is recorded that almighty God favored him with special revelations during the sacrifice of the Mass. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 19:45:19 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/blessed-paula-montaldi.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/blessed-paula-montaldi.html Blessed Paula Montaldi. She not only avoided idle words, but prevented useless and distracting thoughts from gaining entrance into her heart, and so was almost constantly in intimate union with God. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:20:46 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/blessed-john-of-la-verna.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/blessed-john-of-la-verna.html Blessed John of La Verna. John was favored with the companionship of his guardian angel who appeared to him in human form and conversed with him on the sufferings of Christ and the joys of heaven. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:56:54 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/blessed-amadeus-menez.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/blessed-amadeus-menez.html Blessed Amadeus Menez. When noble sentiments are joined to nobility of birth, virtue shines forth the more brightly. That was the case with the servant of God Amadeus. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 21:31:07 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/venerable-anthony-margil.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/venerable-anthony-margil.html Venerable Anthony Margil. He was one of the first members of the Apostolic College of Santa Cruz at Queretaro and inaugurating this college’s preaching of parish missions in that city in 1683. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:32:19 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/blessed-albert-of-sarziano.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/blessed-albert-of-sarziano.html Blessed Albert of Sarziano. Albert perceived that it would be necessary to undertake his work armed, so to say, with fire and sword. In forceful terms he denounced the vices of the times. Sun, 01 Apr 2012 22:53:15 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/blessed-queen-blanche.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/blessed-queen-blanche.html Blessed Queen Blanche. Her son was St Louis IX of France, and his holiness was in great measure the result of her maternal rearing. Sun, 25 Mar 2012 06:17:08 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-della-croce.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-della-croce.html Our Lady Della Croce. There is a sanctuary of the Madonna on the Bergamo Road, about a mile away from the city of Crema, Italy. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 04:42:16 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/leo-dupont.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/leo-dupont.html Leo Dupont. Venerable Leo Dupont was born on January 24th, 1797. He is commonly known as “The Holy Man of Tours” or the “Apostle of the Holy Face,” as he spread devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 23:04:24 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/litany-to-our-lady-of-prompt-succor.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/litany-to-our-lady-of-prompt-succor.html Litany to Our Lady of Prompt Succor. Our Lady of Prompt Succor is known for protecting, by her intercession, the city of New Orleans during the Great Fire of 1812. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:54:13 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/saints-prayers.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/saints-prayers.html Saints Prayers. All of the saints led prayerful lives, and some of them, such as St Francis of Assisi, have beautiful and famous prayers that are attributed to them. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 07:31:44 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/michael-moynihan.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/michael-moynihan.html Michael Moynihan. Catholic and an American soldier. He was recently awarded the Silver Star for his gallantry in action against the Taliban fighters in Afghanistan. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:52:20 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/blessed-peter-of-mogliano.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/blessed-peter-of-mogliano.html Blessed Peter of Mogliano. He brought peace and firmly established harmony wherever he went. When God confirmed his words by miracles, they produced even greater results. Sat, 10 Mar 2012 05:28:57 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/blessed-archangel-of-calatafimi.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/blessed-archangel-of-calatafimi.html Blessed Archangel of Calatafimi. His tender devotion to the Queen of heaven often brought him the grace of her visitations. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:23:42 GMT http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/blessed-petronilla-of-troyes.html http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/blessed-petronilla-of-troyes.html Blessed Petronilla of Troyes. She went to the Poor Clares of Provins, where she led a life of humility and renunciation, and soon became a model to all her sisters in the practice of every virtue. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 04:28:42 GMT