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St. Agnes (291-304) (January 21 Memorial)
St. Agnes is among the most popular of Christian saints. At a young age, Agnes consecrated her virginity to Jesus Christ and refused to marry. Her suitors accused her of being a Christian during a...
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St. Marianne Cope (1838-1918)
Born in Germany and named Maria Anna Barbara Koob (later changed to Cope), this saint’s family immigrated to the United States and settled in Utica, NY. She took the name Marianne when she completed...
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St. Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
“Do not fear what may happen tomorrow. The same loving Father who cares for you today will care for you tomorrow and every day. Either he will shield you from suffering or he will give you the...
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More than 200 children collect produce for needy families
ANNANDALE, Va. – Thanks to 210 children from St. Ambrose Catholic Church religious education classes, some needy families in Northern Virginia will have fresh produce this winter. The children,...
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St. Paul Miki and companions (1562-1597)
Paul Miki grew up in a wealthy Japanese family. He joined the Society of Jesus and became a preacher, converting many to Catholicism. At a time of Catholic persecution, he was arrested and...
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Sts. Cyril (869 AD) and Methodius (885 AD)
Cyril (aka Constantine) and Methodius were brothers and raised in a prominent Christian family in a Greek city called Thessalonica where many Slavic people settled. Both eventually became missionaries...
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St. Peter Damian (circa 1007-1072 AD)
“Let the serenity of your spirit shine through your face. Let the joy of your mind burst forth. Let words of thanks break from your lips.” – St. Peter Damian St. Peter Damian was a reforming...
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Chair of St. Peter (Feast Day Feb. 22)
When Simon Peter said to Jesus, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the Living God,” Jesus replied: “Flesh and blood have not revealed this to you but my Heavenly Father…you are Peter and...
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Sts. Perpetua and Felicity (circa 203)
Saints Perpetua and Felicity were Christian martyrs. They lived in Africa during the early persecution of the Church by the Emperor Severus. Perpetua, Felicity, and three others refused to renounce...
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St. John of God (1495-1550)
“Whenever I see so many poor brothers and neighbors of mine suffering beyond their strength and overwhelmed with so many physical or mental ills that I cannot alleviate, then I become exceedingly...
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