Like Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, the Little Flower, Mariam knew the pain of family loss, lived a life of purity, wholeheartedly served God in little ways, and possessed spiritual depths that were hidden from others. She was born to Giries Baouardy and Mariam Shahine, a poor Greek Melchite Catholic family. Twelve of her thirteen brothers died in infancy, and Mary's birth was an answered...

Saint Patricia of Naples, also known as Patricia of Constantinople, was born into nobility and is believed to have been possibly related to the emperor. She lived during the 7th century and her life is marked by her deep devotion to God and her commitment to living a religious life. In order to escape an arranged marriage and dedicate herself to the service of God, Patricia embarked on a...

Saint María Micaela of the Blessed Sacrament, also known as Micaela Desmaisières López de Dicastillo, was born on January 1, 1809, in Madrid, Spain. She was the daughter of Miguel Desmaisières y Flores, a high-ranking officer in the Spanish army, and Bernarda López de Dicastillo y Olmeda, a lady-in-waiting to Queen Maria Luisa de Parma of Spain. Micaela grew up in a privileged environment,...

Saint Tydfil, also known as Tudful, was born a princess in the 5th century in Wales. She was the daughter of Saint Brychan of Brecknock, a revered figure in Welsh Christianity. Although little is known about her early life, it is believed that she grew up in a devoutly Christian household, surrounded by the teachings of her father. In her youth, Wales was frequently invaded by pagan Saxons who...

Saint John Wall, also known by several aliases such as Francis Dormore, Francis Johnson, Francis Webb, and Joachim of Saint Anne, was born into a wealthy Catholic family in 1620 in Chingle Hall near Preston, Lancashire, England. He received his education in Douai, France and later entered the Roman College on 5 November 1641, adopting the name John Marsh. John Marsh was ordained a Catholic...