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Saints by Name
Many of us were named after Catholic saints at Baptism. Find your namesake saint in this alphabetical listing. Click here to receive Saint of the Day in your email.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Achilleus (Nereus and Achilleus), St.
Adalbert of Prague, St.
Adolph Kolping, Blessed
Adrian of Canterbury, St.
Agatha, St.
Agnes, St.
Agnes of Assisi, St.
Agnes of Bohemia, St.
Albert Chmielowski, St.
Albert the Great, St.
Aloysius Gonzaga, St.
Alphonsus Liguori, St.
Alphonsus Rodriguez, St.
Ambrose, St.
Anaclete Gonzales Flores, Blessed
André Bessette, St.
Andrew, St.
Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions, St.
Andrew Kim Taegon, Paul Chong Hasang and Companions,
Angela Merici, St.
Angela of Foligno, Blessed
Angela Salawa, Blessed
Angela Truszkowska, Blessed
Angeline of Marsciano, Blessed
Ann and Joachim, Sts.
Anselm, St.
Ansgar, St.
Antônio de Sant’Anna Galvão, St.
Anthony Claret, St.
Anthony Grassi, Blessed
Anthony Margil, Venerable
Anthony of Egypt, St.
Anthony of Padua, St.
Anthony Zaccaria, St.
Antonio Lucci, Blessed
Apollinaris, St.
Apollonia, St.
Athanasius, St.
Augustine of Canterbury, St.
Augustine of Hippo, St.
Augustine Zhao Rong and Companions, St.

Felix of Cantalice: Felix was the first Capuchin Franciscan ever canonized. In fact, when he was born, the Capuchins did not yet exist as a distinct group within the Franciscans.
<p>Born of humble, God-fearing parents in the Rieti Valley, Felix worked as a farmhand and a shepherd until he was 28. He developed the habit of praying while he worked. </p><p>In 1543 he joined the Capuchins. When the guardian explained the hardships of that way of life, Felix answered: "Father, the austerity of your Order does not frighten me. I hope, with God’s help, to overcome all the difficulties which will arise from my own weakness." </p><p>Three years later Felix was assigned to the friary in Rome as its official beggar. Because he was a model of simplicity and charity, he edified many people during the 42 years he performed that service for his confreres. </p><p>As he made his rounds, he worked to convert hardened sinners and to feed the poor–as did his good friend, St. Philip Neri, who founded the Oratory, a community of priests serving the poor of Rome. When Felix wasn’t talking on his rounds, he was praying the rosary. The people named him "Brother Deo Gratias" (thanks be to God) because he was always using that blessing. </p><p>When Felix was an old man, his superior had to order him to wear sandals to protect his health. Around the same time a certain cardinal offered to suggest to Felix’s superiors that he be freed of begging so that he could devote more time to prayer. Felix talked the cardinal out of that idea. Felix was canonized in 1712.</p>

God, reveal to us all facets of your healing love and your will for our lives. Breathe through us, just for today. Let us feel your life-force within us. Amen.

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