St. Padre Pio — Stigmatist of the 20th Century
Francesco Forgione, known as Padre Pio, was an Italian Capuchin friar, priest, and mystic who bore the stigmata for 50 years. He was canonized in 2002. Feast day: September 23.
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St. Teresa of Ávila: Doctor of the Church and Master of Prayer
On her feast day, we explore the life and spiritual teachings of this 16th-century mystic and reformer.
St. Thérèse of Lisieux — The Little Flower
Marie-Françoise-Thérèse Martin was a French Carmelite nun. Her autobiography, The Story of a Soul, introduced her "Little Way" of spiritual childhood. She is a Doctor of the Church. Feast day: October 1.
St. Thomas Aquinas — Doctor Angelicus
Thomas Aquinas was an Italian Dominican friar, philosopher, Catholic priest, and Doctor of the Church. His greatest work, the Summa Theologiae, remains a cornerstone of Catholic theology. Feast day: January 28.