She resisted her parents who were pressuring her into marriage. She lived alone in a tomb for many years. She suffered terribly from cancer and infection. Who is she?
Saints
The Holy Canadian Martyrs
We can be proud of the Canadian Martyrs, who gave their lives as an offering of love to bring about the conversion of the Indigenous peoples of Canada!
St. Agatha Kim Agi: The Counter Cultural Saint
She went against her culture to find the truth of God. She withstood interrogation and torture through her simple faith.
St. Gregory of Nazianzus: Defender of the Holy Spirit
He made a high stakes bargain with God during a terrible storm at sea. He was made a bishop even though he didn’t want the job.
St. Anthony Daniel: The Sacrificial Priest
He was a missionary to the New World. He lived and worked among the Indigenous tribes of Canada. He courageously faced down tribal warriors in order to give his people time to escape. Who is he?
St. John: The Beloved Disciple
He was in the inner circle of Jesus. He lived with Mother Mary after the crucifixion of her son. He received revelations about the end of the world while exiled on a prison island. Who is he?
St. Louis de Montfort: Slave of Mary
Demons tried to hide a book he wrote. He had to work hard to overcome his anger issues. He preached the power of consecration to Jesus through Mary. Who is he?
St. Francis Borgia: The Exorcist
He was an illicit great-grandson of a pope. He was a member of the powerful and infamous Borgia family. He was an exorcist who battled with many demons.
St. Francis Xavier: Miraculous Missionary
He healed the sick, raised the dead, and was able to miraculously preach in languages he did not know.
St. Ignatius of Antioch: The Saint Who Faced Lions
He was taught by the Apostle John. He argued with the Roman Emperor about the truth of Christianity. He was sentenced to be fed to lions in the Coliseum in Rome.