Saint Marie Rivier, also known by the names Marinette Rivier, Anne-Marie Rivier, and Marie-Anne Rivier, was born on 19 December 1768 in Montpezat-sous-Bauzon, Ardèche, France. At a young age of sixteen months, Marie suffered a fall that resulted in a broken hip, leaving her crippled. Her mother, unwavering in her faith, carried Marie to a local Pieta statue every day to pray. On 8 September...
Saint Catherine de Ricci, also known as Catherine Del Ricci, was born as Alessandra Lucrezia Romola de’ Ricci on April 23, 1522, in Florence, Italy. She was born into the patrician class, but unfortunately, her mother passed away when she was just an infant. Catherine was then raised by her godmother, but she considered the Blessed Virgin Mary to be her true mother and developed a deep...
Saint Sigebert III of Austrasia, also known as Sigebert the Younger or Sigisbert, was born in 631 as the eldest son of King Dagobert I. He was born into royalty and was the brother of King Clovis II. At a young age, Sigebert was baptized by Saint Amand of Maastricht in Orléans, France. He received his education under the guidance of Blessed Pepin of Landen. In 638, tragedy struck the family...
Saint Marcella of Rome, also known simply as Marcella, was a wealthy imperial Roman noblewoman who lived during the 4th and 5th centuries in Rome, Italy. She was born in the year 325 in Rome and was married at a young age to a nobleman. However, her married life was short-lived, as her husband passed away after just seven months of marriage, leaving Marcella a widow. Following her...
Saint David Galvánbermúdez, also known as David, was born on 29 January 1881 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. From a young age, David felt a strong calling to the priesthood and entered the seminary in Guadalajara at the tender age of 14. He displayed great academic aptitude and was recognized as an excellent student. However, as David questioned his vocation, he made the difficult decision to...