Day: October 19, 2025

A Caravaggio-style painting of Jesus Christ surrounded by saints. Christ stands at the center with His Sacred Heart glowing, raising one hand in blessing as light radiates around His head. The saints, apostles, and holy figures gaze toward Him in reverent awe, illuminated by warm golden tones and deep Baroque shadows.

Saint Peter of Alcántara, Confessor: Model of Penitence and Prayer

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Born in 1499 in Alcántara, Spain, Saint Peter of Alcántara entered the Franciscan Order at a young age. Even in his youth, he was drawn

A Caravaggio-style painting of Jesus Christ surrounded by saints. Christ stands at the center with His Sacred Heart glowing, raising one hand in blessing as light radiates around His head. The saints, apostles, and holy figures gaze toward Him in reverent awe, illuminated by warm golden tones and deep Baroque shadows.

Saints John de Brébeuf, Isaac Jogues, and Companions

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In the 17th century, the Catholic faith found new soil in the wilderness of North America. Among those who carried the Gospel to its native