Saint Francis Borgia, also known as Francisco de Borja y Aragon, was born on October 28, 1510, in Gandia, a city located in Valencia, Spain. He came from a noble lineage, being the great-grandson of Pope Alexander VI, the grandson of King Ferdinand of Aragon, and the son of Duke Juan Borgia. As a member of the aristocracy, Saint Francis received an excellent education. He was raised at the...
Originally, September 29 was the Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. Michael at Monte Gargano. The other two archangels had their own feast day celebrations. In the new liturgical calendar published in 1969, all three archangels were grouped together on September 29 as a way to simplify the calendar.
Michael the Archangel is named in the Book of Daniel, the Letter of St. Jude,...
Blessed Francis Piani, also known as Francis of Caldarola or Francis of Calderola, was born in 1424 in the small farming community of Caldarola, Macerata, Italy. Coming from humble beginnings, he witnessed the struggles and hardships faced by his fellow villagers, particularly at the hands of high-interest money lenders and pawn dealers. This experience deeply impacted Francis and motivated...
Saint Adolphus of Cordoba, also known as Adolph, and St. John of Cordoba, also known as Juan de Cordoba were born in Seville, Spain, to a Moorish father and a Christian mother. They were brothers. Adolphus and John lived during a time of great religious tension and persecution in Spain. As young men, Adolphus and John held a significant inner struggle due to their mixed heritage and the...
Saint Nilus The Younger, also known as Nilus of Calabria, Nilus of Rossano, and Nilo, was born in 910 in Rossano, Calabria, Italy. He was the son of Greek immigrants who had settled in Italy. In his youth, Nilus led a wild and mis-spent life. However, he eventually found employment as a treasury official, indicating a measure of responsibility and stability. It is believed that he was married...