Determined to remain a chaste bride of Christ, thirteen-year-old Agnes courageously rejected all her suitors, even when faced with threats of death.

St. Barbara is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers, venerated because their intercession is believed to be particularly effective against diseases.

Legend says this giant of a man sought to serve the greatest king and would not rest until he found him. Finally, the Christ Child found him.

When homeschool fathers need inspiration, ask for St. Thomas More’s help, to be like him, “God’s good servant”, offering love and sacrifice for our family.

Looking for a miracle? Ask St. Blaise, a popular saint during the Middle Ages, one of the 14 Holy Helpers, and a physician known for miraculous cures.

The example of St. George teaches us to have faith that God will give us the courage, strength, and fortitude needed to fight the dragons in our lives.

At 13 years old, Joan began hearing the voices of saints who gave her a mission from God; to save France. Against all odds, she succeeded.

There are many legends on the origin of St. Valentine's Day, but we know that he was a man of great faith and is the patron of love, devotion, and romance.

Catherine converted many learned pagans, soldiers, even members of the royal household to Christianity. In anger, Empire Maxentius had them all executed.

by Bob Wiesner | The Soviet system gave the world more holy martyrdoms in just the 20th century than died in all the previous history of Christianity.