Saint of the day

Saint of the day

November 6: Saint Leonard of Noblac, Hermit

In search of God through prayer and solitude

Leonard was born at the end of the 5th century in a castle near Orléans, in what is now France. His family, connected to the Frankish court, had ancient roots and probably Roman origins. He received solemn baptism from Saint Remigius, Bishop of Reims, who became a deeply influential spiritual guide for him. Clovis, King of the Franks, served as his godfather and granted him the power to free prisoners whom he deemed innocent; Leonard used this privilege to help many oppressed people.

November 5: Saint Guido Maria Conforti, Bishop

A Zealous Missionary Shepherd

His two most well-known mottos — In Omnibus Christus (Christ in all things) and Caritas Christi urget nos (The love of Christ compels us) — perfectly sum up the heart of Monsignor Guido Maria Conforti’s work and spirituality. He was a leading figure in the revival of the Church’s missionary commitment between the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

4 November: Saint Charles Borromeo

Souls are won on one’s knees

The son of a noble family, he was appointed a commendatory abbot when he was 12 years old, and was created a Cardinal when he was 22, heading for a rapidly advancing and bright ecclesiastic career. He was the nephew of a Pope and became a formidable and exemplary pastor, a zealous preacher and a promoter of the implementation of the decrees of the Council of Trent. He faced struggles and adversity in his efforts to reform the Church, both the clergy and the religious, to free her from outside powers that threatened her integrity. Because of his zeal, he suffered slander, humiliation and even an attempt on his life, in which an arquebus was fired at his back as he prayed. He was unharmed

November 3: Saint Martin de Porres

The Apostle of Indigenous Peoples

Saint Martin de Porres was born in Lima, Peru, on December 9, 1579, and was baptized in the Church of Saint Sebastian. In the early years of his life, he lived with his mother—an ex-slave of African descent—and his sister Giovanna, in difficult conditions despite being acknowledged by his father. When Martin was about eight years old, his father, Juan de Porres, a Spanish nobleman, finally decided to take charge of his education, bringing his children with him to Guayaquil, Ecuador, where they could live more comfortably.

November 2: Commemoration of the Faithful Departed

Remembrance and Prayer

The last days of October and the first days of November have always been considered a special time to commemorate the dead. One of the ancient beliefs explaining this choice is that the Great Flood—according to tradition—occurred precisely during this time of year, thus making it symbolically connected to death and remembrance.

November 1: All Saints’ Day

In the Sign of Hope

The Solemnity of All Saints, celebrated on November 1, is an occasion for Christian communities to lift their gaze toward Heaven, where men, women, young people and children of every age live in the grace and light of God. On this day, we remember not only the officially recognized Saints of the calendar but also all those who now share in eternal life.