Saints in Focus

St. Mary Magdalene was one of Christ's closest disciples during His earthly ministry. On this week's Saints in Focus, Fr. Steve Castellano, MIC, shares how God's mercy worked in the life of this incredible saint. We pray that through the example of St. Mary Magdalene, others will come to give their lives to Christ as she did! Her feast day is celebrated on July 22.

Who was St. Bonaventure and why does he matter today? In this episode of Saints in Focus, Fr. Anthony Gramlich, MIC, explains the life of St. Bonaventure, just one of the select group of doctors of the Catholic Church! His Feast Day is celebrated on July 15th, the day of his death.

Who was St. Maria Goretti (feast day: July 6)? Discover the great courage she had to remain pure and give her life as a martyr for Christ. One of the most incredible stories of all the saints!

Who was St. Scholastica? Brother Austin, MIC teaches us about the life of this holy and devout saint, whose feast day is Feb. 10. Saint Scholastica is known as the twin sister of St. Benedict of Nursia, who you may know from the St. Benedict Medal. St. Scholastica, pray for us!

Pope St. John Paul II was one of the most extraordinary and influential people of our times. His Feast Day is celebrated on Oct. 22. Join Br. Ryan Asensio, MIC as he shares an overview about the life of this impeccable modern saint, The Great Mercy Pope!

Br. Stephen Camara, MIC, shares the incredible story of St. Teresa of Ávila, a Carmelite nun, Spanish mystic, and Doctor of the Church. Her feast day is celebrated on Oct. 15.

Join Fr. Mark Baron, MIC, the new Director of the Association of Marian Helpers (“Fr. Joseph, MIC”), as he tells the story of St. Agnes, whose feast we celebrate on Jan. 21. Agnes was just 13 years old when she was martyred in the year 304 A.D. Yet her brief life, heroic virtue, and death captured the imagination of her contemporaries and the Church in Rome. St. Agnes, pray for us!

Who was St. Anthony of the Desert? In "Saints in Focus," learn more about this Desert Father of Monasticism (feast day: Jan. 17) with Br. Alex Chung, MIC.

Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, also known as Mother Cabrini, was the founder of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Fr. Andy Davy, MIC, shares her incredible story.

Celebrate the Feast Day of the Apostle St. Matthew on Sept. 21! Join Fr. Matt Tomeny, MIC, as he tells the story of St. Matthew's incredible conversion, answering the call to serve, and his commission to go out and bring the teachings of Christ to the world.