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Quick facts: Simon, later named Peter (Rock), was a fisherman and introduced to Jesus by his brother Andrew. Despite his weaknesses, Jesus chose him to lead the Church. He was later crucified upside down on the cross because he was unworthy to die the same as his Lord. Before his conversion, Saul, A Jewish pharisee, condemned the Christians. On the road to Damascus, Saul had a vision of Jesus, who said, "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting". Paul was baptized and his eyes opened and he tirelessly preached the Gospel to the Gentiles in the Mediterranean. They share the same feast day "for these two were one; and even though they suffered on different days, they were as one. Peter went first, and Paul followed"- St. Augustine of HippoPatron of: Rome and GreeceSimple ways to celebrate: go fishing, pray for the PopeColoring Page

Quick Facts: Thomas the Apostle, Doubting Thomas, is most known for not believing the Resurrection until he put his finger in the side of Christ (John 20:25)Patron of: architects and buildersSimple Ways to Celebrate: pray for those who do not believe in Christ, read the Resurection story out of a children's Bible

Quick Facts: born to an Agnostic family, Bl Pier Giorgio Frassati found drawn to the Catholic faith and loved serving the poor. He also was devoted to prayer and enjoyed being outside. On his last hike, he penned "Verso L'Alto" - to the heights. He died young at 24.Patron of: youth and young adultsSimple Ways to Celebrate: go for a hike, serve the poor, pray a walking RosaryFind Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati at The Little Rose Shop: ​Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati: Who he is and how we are celebrating​​​

Quick facts: known as the "Father of Western Monasticism". His monastaries became a place of education and is known for his motto, "ore et labora". Work and pray.Simple ways to celebrate: pray the liturgy of hours throughout the day, spend time in silent prayerFind St. Benedict at The Little Rose Shop

Quick Facts: the first married couple to be canonized together and parents of Therese of Lisieux. Louis was a watchmaker and Zelie ran her own lace making business. The couple had 9 children, 4 of whom died in infancy. Louis and Zelie fostered  a strong family union, centering their home and work on ChristPatron of: married couples, watchmakers and lace makersSimple Ways to Celebrate: pray a family Rosary. Follow along with The Little Rose Shop. Pray for families. Make French food for supper. Make a craft using our ​St. Zelie and Louis Martin Fabric Collection​​​St. Zelie and Louis Fabric Collection InspirationSt. Zelie quotes You need to KnowFind Sts. Zelie and Louis at The Little Rose Shop

Quick facts: first Native American saint to be canonized. Kateri's family died of a smallpox outbreak, leaving her an orphan and withe terrible scarring. She was raised by her uncle, a chief of the Mohawks. At 19 she converted to Catholicism and went to live with a Catholic community. She led a devout life, praying and fasting for the conversion of the Mohawk people. She died ay 24 due to poor healthPatron of: the environment and ecologySimple ways to celebrate: go for a nature walk and pray the Rosary, eat a meal using all local ingredientsFind St. Kateri at The Little Rose ShopColoring Page

Quick Facts: Mary Magdalene was one of the first followers of Christ and most likely witnessed His Resurrection. She is known as the "Apostle to the Apostles". Patron of: penitents and perfumersSimple Ways to Celebrate: pray for those who have not yet met the Lord, plant or work in your garden. Jesus approached Mary Magdalene after the Resurrection and she thought He was the gardener. The Feast Day of St. Mary Magdalene: How to Celebrate

Quick facts: One of the first four apostles chosen by Christ. Known as "St. James the Greater". His remains are believed to be located in the Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Patron of Spain and GalaciaSimple Ways to Celebrate: Go out for a family fishing day, if that is too outdoorsy, grill some fish for supper. Take a local "Camino", spending the time walkingand in prayer. 

Quick Facts: Sts. Anne and Joachim are the parents of Mary. They are traditionally considered the grandparents of Jesus on Earth.Patron of: grandparents, couples without children, women in labor and women unable to conceive. Simple Ways to Celebrate: pray for your grandparents, give your grandparents a call or take them out to lunch. Find Sts Anne and Joachim at The Little Rose Shop​How to Celebrate Sts. Anne and Joachim's Feast Day​​​

Quick facts: St. Ignatius was considered the first "worldly" saint as he and the members of the Society of Jesus, the Jesuits, went out adn taught about the classics and literature. He encouraged the Jesuits to "find God in all things." After being bedridden for a year due to a broken leg, he spent his time reading about the life of Christ while healing from his injury. He took the life of a poor man and set aside his wealth and fame. Living in a cave outside of town, he wrote about his emotions while encountering scripture which would later become the Spiritual Exercises. Patron of: Education, retreats, soldiers, and the Society of JesusSimple ways to celebrate: spend time praying through the Spiritual Exercises,  Complete a daily Examen, write a list of unusual places that you found God in your day​​The Examen: What it is and how to incorporate this prayer​​​

Quick Facts: grew up in France during hte French Revolution. As a preist, he found many were ingnorant or indifferent to religion. He would spend 12 hours listening to confessions. Patron of: Parish PriestsSimple Ways to Celebrate: write a thank you note to your parish priest or offer a prayer or sacrifice for him​How to celebrate: The Feast of St. John Vianney and pray for your priests​​​

Sunday Readings​The Transfiguration: What it is and how to celebrate it​​​

Quick facts: born into a noble family in Spain, St. Dominic studied theology and gave everything to buy food for the poor. He dedicated his life to fighting the heresy of the time. It is also legend that Our Lady appeared to Dominic and gave him the Rosary. Patron of: astronomers, the falsely accused, the Dominican Republic, Malta Simple Ways to celebrate: Pray the Rosary. Follow along with The Little Rose Shop , look at the stars at night as a familyFind St. Dominic at The Little Rose Shop​Coloring Page​​​

Quick facts: St. Lawrence was a Roman martyr. He was a deacon to his diocese and took care of the poor, widowed, and orphans. Patron of: deacons, chefs and firefightersSimple ways to celebrate: host a bbq

Quick facts: born into a wealthy family, Clare heard St. Francis of Assisi preach. She asked him to help teacher her how to live the life of the Gospel. She left her family and joined the Benedictine order, cutting off her long hair and trading her gown for a plain robe and veil. Eventually, she started her own order later called the St. Clares. While ill, an army of soldiers came to attack the town of Assisi. St. Clare stood at the edge of town holding up a Monstrance and the soldiers retreated.Patron of: eye disease, laundry and television. Simple Ways to Celebrate: serve the homeless at a soup kitchen or make hearts for the homeless, spend some extra time in front of the Eucharist this week . Find St Clare  at The Little Rose Shop:

Quick Facts: Maximillian was born in Poland and became a Franciscan friar. He had a vision of Mary when he was 12 years old offering him two crowns, one of martyerdom and the other of a life of chastity. He chose both. Maximillian died at Auswhitz, offering his life in place of another prisoner's/ Patron of: drug addicts, prisoners, families, and the pro-life movementSimple Ways to Celebrate: Pray the Rosary. Follow along with The Little Rose Shop, pray for prisoners, Find St. Maximillain Kolbe at The Little Rose Shop

Quick Facts: The solemnity of Mary when she was assumed body and soul into heaven.Simple Ways to Celebrate: Go to Mass! Pray the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary. Follow along with The Little Rose Shop. Coloring PageFind Mary at The Little Rose Shop.Readings

Quick Facts: Helena, the mother of Constantine, was born in the mid thrid century. She was sent away on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land and there she found the True Cross while constructing two basilicas. Patron of: difficult marriages, divored people, converts, and archeologists. Simple Ways to Celebrate: perfomr a simple veration of the Cross. Have a little parade then each memebr of the family can kneel before the Cross and kiss the feet of Jesus. 

Quick facts: The feast was established in the 1950s but the title "Queen" is scriptural. In the Visitation, Elizabeth exclaims Mary is, "the mother of my Lord". Simple Ways to celebrate: Visit a Marian shrine or statue and bring Mary flowers, pray the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary. Follow along with The Little Rose ShopColoring PageFind Mary at The Little Rose Shop​How to Celebrate the Queenship of Mary​​​

Quick facts: St. Rose is the first saint to be canonized from the Americas. At an early age, she consecrated herself to the Lord and frequently did penance with prayer and fasting. Patron of Latin America and the Philippines, gardenersSimple Ways to celebrate: pray and fast, work in the garden ​Find St. Rose of Lima at The Little Rose Shop​​​

Quick facts: one of the 12 disciples of Christ. He is said to have preached in India and Armenia where he was flayed and martyred.Simple ways to celebrate: Pray for our Christian brothers and sisters in the Middle East. 

Quick facts: Mother of St. Augustine. St. Monica prayed tirelessly for the conversion of her son and husband. Patron of wives and abuse victimsSimple ways to celebrate: pray and fast for your children adn godchildren, pray for parents whose children have fallen away from their faith

Quck facts: Son of St. Monica, he started his life with partying and sin. With the prayers from his mother and friend, St. Ambrose, Augustine converted to the Catholic faith. He wrote "Confessions" and became a priest and bishop.Patron of: brewersSimple ways to celebrate: pray for those living a life of sin​Find St. Augustine at The Little Rose Shop​​​

Quick facts: 1910-1997, Mother Theresa is truly a modern saint. Joining the religious life at 18, she later received a call within a call to serve the poor in Calcutta. Jesus spoke to her saying that He thirsted for souls. She served the poorest of the poor in Calcutta with the Missionaries of Charity. More noteably, Mother Theresa felt disconnected from God and experienced the dark night of the soul once her work in India began until the end of her life. Simple ways to celebrate: Eat Indian food, make sack lunches to serve the homeless in your area, pray for missionariesFind Mother Teresa at The Little Rose Shop​Reflections on Mother Teresa​​​Coloring Page

Quick facts: While not in the Bible, St. Anne and St. Joachim prayed to conceive a child. Corresponding with the December 8th date of the Immaculate Conception, September 8th traditionally is celebrated as Mary's birthday. Saint Augustine said“She is the flower of the field from whom bloomed the precious lily of the valley. Through her birth the nature inherited from our first parents is changed.” Simple Ways to celebrate: Pray the Rosary. Follow along with The Little Rose Shop Visit a Mary grotto or bring flowers to the Mary statue in your parish, tend your Mary gardenColoring Page​Find Mary at The Little Rose Shop​​​

Quick facts: The feast celebrates the date St. Helen, mother of the Emperor Constantine, found the true Cross. It is a day to remember God's greatest gift, the Death and Resurrection of His only Begotten Son. Simple Ways to Celebrate: Venerate the cross in your home by kissing or kneeling while the head of the family holds the Cross. Have a procession in your neighborhood or at your church, place crosses in your home in each room, if you haven't already!The Exaltation of the Holy Cross: How to Celebrate​Coloring Page​​​

Quick facts: Our Lady of Sorrows refers to the seven sorrows of Mary. In her life, she experienced and shared the joys and sufferings of Christ. Check out this beautiful chaplet of the Seven Sorrows here. Simple Ways to celebrate: Pray the Seven Sorrows of Mary Chaplet, Pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary. Follow along with The Little Rose Shop Read the Gospels with the Seven Sorrows in mindColoring PageFind Mary at The Little Rose Shop. The 7 Sorrows of MaryHow to: Celebrate Our Lady of Sorrows

Quick Summary: Hildegard experienced visions from God and wrote about them. She also wrote music that is still played today.Patron of: Musicians, Writers, and ecology

Quick facts: This tax collector turned disciple is one of the first called to follow Christ. He also wrote the Gospel of Matthew.Patron Saint of: bankersSimple ways to celebrate: read the Beatitudes in the Gospel of Matthew

Quick facts: Canonized by JPII, Padre Pio was an Italian priest blessed with the stigmata and known for his charity and piety. At a young age, he could see and speak with guardian angels, Jesus and the Blessed Mother. While sickly most of his life, people would flock to him to see the stigmata and to receive counsel. He famously said, "pray, hope and don't worry."Patron of: civil defense volunteers, adolesencts and the village of PietralcinaSimple Ways to celebrate: go to confession, say a prayer to your guardian angelColoring PageFind Padre Pio at The Little Rose Shop​​​

Quick facts: St. Vincent de Paul was orn into a poor peasant family in France and was educated yb the Fransicans. He was ordained in 1600 but was captured and sold as a slave. Two years later, he escaped. He spent his life preaching missions and providing for the poor, opening many hospitals. Patron of: charities, hospitals and spiritual helpSimple ways to celebrate: volunteer serving the poor, make sack lunches to give to out to those experiencing homelessness in your area, make a spiritual bouquet for someone in the hospital.

Quick facts: three of the seven archangels are celebrated by name. Michael, the prince of the heavenly hosts, Gabriel, the announcer of the birth of John the Baptist and Jesus, Raphael, mentioned in TobitPatron saints of: Michael- soldiers and police, Gabriel- postal workers and messengers, Raphael- the blind and healingSimple ways to celebrate: pray the guardian angel prayer before beginning your day, dress up in capes and have a sword fight, make and break a pinataHow to: DIY cut and sew capeFind the Archangels at The Little Rose ShopThe Feast of the Archangels: How we are celebratingColoring Page

Quick facts: born to saints, Louis and Zelie Martin, Therese was the youngest of 5 living children. She is known as the the "Little Flower" for her little way in offering sacrifices to the Lord and loving her neighbor. She joined a cloistered Carmelite order at 15 and died at the young age of 24. She said she would spend her time in Heaven doing good on Earth.Patron saint of missionsHow to celebrate: Pray for those on missions, offer small sacrifices throughout your day using our DIY sacrifice bead kit, pick wildflowers, make a spiritual bouquet for someoneIdeas for Celebrating St. Therese of Lisieux Find St. Therese at The Little Rose ShopColoring Page

Quick facts: Guardian angels are given to us from God to protect us from both spiritual and physical evil. Padre Pio, before an important meeting or conversation would ask his angel to go talk to the other person's gauardian angel prior to the meeting. Simple ways to celebrate: Pray the Guardian Angel prayer: Angel of God, my Guardian dear,to whom His love commits me here, ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Ask your Guardian Angel to be with you when you awake in the morning and when you are going for a drive. AmenColoring Page​Find Guardian Angels at The Little Rose Shop​​​

Quick facts: Francis was born into wealth and privilege. After a life of fueled by money and success, Francis heard God calling him to go home and repair His church. Francis thought it meant the physical church in Assisi so he sold his father's cloth to make money for the repairs. His father, furious, took him to the bishop who made him return the money. Francis returned the money and turned to a life of poverty. He praised God in all of His creation and founded the Franciscan order. Patron of : animals, merchants and ecologistsWays to celebrate: Go for a nature walk, make sack lunches for those experiencing homelessness in your city, many parishes have a blessing of the animals on this dayFind St. Francis at The Little Rose ShopSt. Francis quotes you need to knowColoring PageHow we are celebrating: St. Francis of Assisi

Quick Facts: St. Faustina was born into a poor religious family. Jesus revealed Divine Mercy revelations to a humble nun in the 1930s, Sister Faustina. Our Lord requested a feast of Mercy. 5 days after her canonization, the Vatican announced there to be a Divine Mercy Sunday following Easter Sunday. Patron of mercySimple ways to celebrate: Pray the Divine Mercy Novena, make Polish food for supperColoring PageDivine Mercy SundayFind Divine Mercy at The Little Rose Shop

Quick facts: St. Pius the V created the feast day of Our Lady of the Victory in honor of Mary who helped defeat the Turks. The day however was renamed because the defeat was attributed to the Rosary. The Rosary meditation has a long history and centers our lives around the events of our salvation in the Gospel, with Jesus being at the center of each "Hail Mary"Simple ways to celebrate: make an edible rosary and pray together as a family, Follow along with The Little Rose ShopFind the Rosary at The Little Rose ShopColoring Page​Our Lady of the Rosary: Fun Filled Family Ways to Pray​​​

Quick facts: A saint for today, BL. Carlo was born in 1991 and died at the young age of 15 from leukemia. He attended Mass frequently, loved the sacraments, and created a website dedicated to Eucharistic Miracles around the world. Patron of: the InternetSimple ways to celebrate: Ask for Bl. Carlo's intercession before using social media or the computer, check out his website dedicated to Eucharistic miracles.​Bl. Carlo Acutis: What you need to know​​​

Quick facts: After a long and unfruitful time in the convent, Teresa fell ill and returned to prayer. While in prayer, God gave her many spiritual graces, full of union and glory. She helped to reform the Carmelite order, going back to chastity, poverty and obedience. She wrote the Way of Perfection and Interior Castle. In 1970, she was made Doctor of the Church along withe Catherine of Siena. Patron of: those suffering from headaches, Spanish Catholic writers​

Quick facts: Margaret Mary joined the Order of Visitation at the age of 24 and three years after, she started to receive revelations from Christ. He showed her that His human heart was the symbol of his divine and human love. He asked her for a feast of reparations to be started. These revelations started the devotion to the Most Sacred Heart. Patron of: those suffering from polio, devotees of the Sacred Heart, loss of parentsSimple ways to celebrate: Meditate on the Sacred Heart of Jesus, consecrate your family to the Sacred Heart, make a Sacred Heart shaped dessertColoring Pages​Find the Sacred Heart at The Little Rose Shop​​​

Quick Summary: St. Gerard lived with the vows of Poverty, Chastity and Obedience. Patron of: Expectant Mothers

Quick facts: St. Luke the Evangelist was a companion of St. Paul. His biography of the life of Christ in the Gospel is the largest in volume. He is also attributed ot writing the Acts of the Apostles. Patron of artists, doctors, medical caregiversSimple ways to celebrate: read stories from  the Gospel of Luke

Quick Summary: St. Ursula wanted to only be married to Jesus. She and her friends died because they loved Jesus.Patron of:  Catholic Education and the Ursuline order

Quick facts: born Karol Wojtyla in Poland, he suffered great loss at an early age with the deaths of his mother, brother and father. He studied at an underground seminary during WWII and was ordaining in 1946. Bishop Wojtyla attended all sessions of Vatican II, and was later named cardinal. He was then elected pope in 1978 and took the name of his short lived predecessors. JPII travelled extensively, wrote extensively, and beautified over 1,300 people. Patron of: Youth, families, and ​World Youth DaySimple ways to celebrate: make Polish food for supper, go on a hike, pray the Rosary, Follow along with The Little Rose ShopSt. John Paul II and CreativityFind St. John Paul II at The Little Rose ShopColoring Page

Quick facts: Both Simon and Jude are one of the 12 disciples of Christ. Jude, also called Thaddeus is not mentioned many times in the Bible. Simon is mentioned in all four Gospels in the lists of the apostles. In two he is called, "the Zealot." These men's deeds are widely unknown and their holiness is a gift of Christ. Patron Saints: Jude- desperate situationsSimple ways to celebrate: Pray the Novena to St. Jude- desperate situations and hopeless cases

Simple Ways to Celebrate: Go to Mass (it's a Holy Day of Obligation), Dress up as Saints, Create a family Litany of SaintsFreebies: All Saints Celebration PackFind All Saints Day at The Little Rose Shop3 All Saints Day Costumes for Boys​How to Celebrate All Saints Day​​​Readings

What it is: All Souls Day is the day set apart in the Church for honoring and praying for the dead. As Catholics, we believe upon death that the soul in a perfect state of grace and communion with God go to Heaven. Those in a state of mortal sin are condemned to hell. And the third is purgatory, where souls are cleansed and in perfect condition before going to Heaven . See 2 Maccabees 12:26 and 12:32.  Catholics believe through the prayers of the faithful on Earth, the dead are cleansed of their sins and may enter into heavenHow to celebrate: Go to Mass and pray for the holy souls in Purgatory, print off our free download and light a candle for those who have passed in your familySee out blog post here! November: Praying for the Holy Souls in Purgatory

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Quick facts: Mother Cabrini was born in Italy and received her Catholic education there. She became "Mother Cabrini" in 1877. She was later urged to go to the United States which was becoming flooded by Italian immigrants. Mother Cabrini founded 67 institutions for the poor, sick, and uneducated spread out through the US in New York, Colorado, and Illinois. She died of illness ​at 67 years old. Patron of: Immigrants and hospital administratorsSimple Ways to Celebrate: If you live in Colorado, make a pilgrimage to Mother Cabrini shrine and pack a picnic. Bring meals to those experiencing homelessness in your community, ​bring a meal to someone who is ill. Make hearts for the homeless. ​Hearts for the Homeless Freebie Tutorial and Printable​​​

Quick Facts: Elizabeth led a simple life and devoted herself to works of charity. Her most notable miracle is said during her many trips to deliver bread to the poor, she was questioned what was under her cloak. She opened her cloak and roses were seen.Patron of: bakers, beggars, brides, charities, death of childrenSimple Ways to Celebrate: Bake a loaf of bread and give it to a neighbor, wear a crown and a cape, bring a sack lunch to the poor in your areaColoring PageFind St. Elizabeth of Hungary at The Little Rose Shop