Saint of the day and spiritual life

Saint Joseph, husband of the Virgin Mary and foster father of Jesus, is a central figure in Christianity. Although the Gospels provide little information about him, Christian tradition and certain texts have enriched his story.

Born around 315 near Jerusalem, Cyril of Alexandria was a defender of the Nicene Creed against Arianism; author of the Mystagogical Catecheses, participant in the Council of Constantinople (381), recognized as a Doctor of the Church in 1883; he died in 386.

Saint Patrick was born in the late 4th century, around the year 385, into a Christian family in Britannia, a province of the Roman Empire. He was born around the year 461, probably on March 17, which became the date of his liturgical feast.

Saint John of God is a prominent figure in Christian history, known for founding the Order of Hospitallers, dedicated to caring for the sick and poor. His journey is that of a man transformed by faith, moving from a life of wandering to a mission of total service to the most vulnerable.

Perpetua and Felicity are commemorated on March 7 in the Catholic liturgical calendar. Their story is a symbol of courage, faith, and resistance in the face of oppression. The account of their martyrdom is one of the oldest direct testimonies of the persecution of Christians.

Born around 950 in the Kingdom of Armenia, Saint Gregory of Narek is a major figure in Armenian Christian spirituality. A theologian, monk, poet and mystic of the 10th century, he was recognized as a Doctor of the Church by Pope Francis in 2015.

The story of the Blessed Virgin of Lourdes is linked to the Marian apparitions that took place in 1858 in Lourdes, a small town in the southwest of France. These events have become one of the most famous Catholic pilgrimages in the world.

The story of Saint Paul Miki and his 25 fellow martyrs is one of the most significant episodes of Christianity in Japan. Their execution on February 5, 1597, symbolizes the brutality of the persecutions against Christians in this country at the end of the 16th century. Here is their detailed account.

Agatha was born around 231 AD in Catania, Sicily, into a noble and wealthy family. From a young age, she stood out for her beauty, piety and devotion to God. She decided to dedicate her life to Christ and took a vow of chastity, refusing to marry despite the many proposals she received.

Saint Anschar (or Ansgar in Old Norse) was a central figure in evangelization in Scandinavia in the 9th century. A missionary, bishop and archbishop, he worked tirelessly to introduce Christianity to the still largely pagan Nordic lands.

Saint Blaise, bishop and martyr, is a very famous Christian saint, especially because he is the protector of throat diseases. He lived a long time ago, in the 4th century, in Armenia, in the city of Sebaste (today Turkey). He was born at a time when being a Christian was very dangerous, because the Roman emperors persecuted those who believed in Jesus.

John Bosco was born on August 16, 1815 in Castelnuovo d'Asti, a village in Piedmont, Italy (today Castelnuovo Don Bosco). He was the last of three sons of Francis Louis Bosco and Marguerite Occhiena, poor peasants. His father died when he was only 2 years old, leaving his mother alone to raise her three sons. From his childhood, John showed great intelligence and a particular sensitivity to others.