Saints of today, April 8st
Saint Julia Billiart - Saint of Mercy
Saint Julia Billiart
Founder of the Sisters of Our Lady of Namur, Saint Julie Billiart overcame twenty years of paralysis by devoting herself to the education of poor girls. Miraculously healed, she spread the Gospel with unwavering joy. Her famous motto, "How good is the good God!", sums up a life spent between educational charity and total trust in Providence.
Saint Dionysius of Corinth
Bishop of Corinth in the 2nd century, Saint Dionysius was a tireless defender of ecclesial unity. Through his famous letters to the various Christian communities, he fought heresies and promoted a pastoral care of welcome and mercy towards repentant sinners, witnessing the universal charity that unites all of God's children.
Saint Amantius of Como
The third bishop of Como, Saint Amanzio was a tireless evangelizer of the 5th century. Close to the imperial family, he chose evangelical poverty and built the first basilica dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul. A wise and merciful pastor, he consolidated the Catholic faith among the people of Como, leaving a legacy of peace and spirituality.
Saint Julia Billiart
Founder of the Sisters of Our Lady of Namur, Saint Julie Billiart overcame twenty years of paralysis by devoting herself to the education of poor girls. Miraculously healed, she spread the Gospel with unwavering joy. Her famous motto, "How good is the good God!", sums up a life spent between educational charity and total trust in Providence.
Saint Dionysius of Corinth
Bishop of Corinth in the 2nd century, Saint Dionysius was a tireless defender of ecclesial unity. Through his famous letters to the various Christian communities, he fought heresies and promoted a pastoral care of welcome and mercy towards repentant sinners, witnessing the universal charity that unites all of God's children.
Saint Amantius of Como
The third bishop of Como, Saint Amanzio was a tireless evangelizer of the 5th century. Close to the imperial family, he chose evangelical poverty and built the first basilica dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul. A wise and merciful pastor, he consolidated the Catholic faith among the people of Como, leaving a legacy of peace and spirituality.
Saint Julia Billiart - Saint of Mercy
