Category: September
Gregory was born to a wealthy family in Rome, Italy. His mother is now also saint. By the age of 34, Gregory was the Chief Magistrate of Rome. He built seven monasteries in his lifetime, including one that he founded in his own house. Gregory received the habit in this monastery, known as the Benedictine MonasteryRead more
In the mid-thirteenth century, an Italian couple prayed for many years to have a child. They offered many prayers at a shrine dedicated to St. Nicholas of Myra. When the couple later was blessed with a son, they named him Nicholas, in honor of the saint to whom they prayed. Nicholas went on to becomeRead more
“Before the birth of Jesus, the world had never witnessed such a day as the birth of Mary. As this child appears in the world on the 8th of September, the devils may not realize that their long-foretold defeat has arrived and that at last the woman has appeared who is destined to crush theRead more
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After becoming a priest, St. Vincent was assigned a position as chaplain to a queen and tutor to the children of a count. One day, however, he became aware of the many needs of the poor in his country. St. Vincent gave up his comfortable position to work with the poor, including prisoners and slaves.Read more