Feast: May 21

Teresa was ultimately guided by her literal burning love for God, and she paved her own way.

The saint behind saints, John of Ávila is the little-known influence behind Spanish mystics such as Teresa of Ávila.

Benedetta died on March 21, 1858, but her example of courage and fidelity to God’s will live on.

Not too many saints are known for fighting demons and their hermit lifestyles, but St. Anthony the Abbot is one.

Saints for kids

St. Olympias was orphaned and widowed, and she still managed to serve God and the poor.

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the first U.S. citizen to be canonized, is a role model to all who face adversity.

In spite of his short life, St. Gerard was considered a saint by the people he served..

The first Korean-born Catholic priest courageously practiced, spread and died for his faith.

After the death of her husband, St. Jane Frances de Chantal attended a Lenten program in 1604.

The Gospel of Luke reveals John’s preordained role in salvation history.

The life of a generous, hardworking farm laborer who loved God and the land he tended is celebrated around the world as spring planting begins.

St. Benedict the Moor was the renowned lay leader of the Franciscan Brothers in Palermo, Sicily, in the 16th century.

Read more about this patron of social workers and co-founder of the Daughters of Charity.