Born to a wealthy family in Montefalco, Italy in 1194, St. Clare left everything to live a life of poverty. She became a disciple of St. Francis of Assisi and together they founded the Poor Clares…

The Angel Gabriel served as God’s messenger in several places in the Old and New Testament, but most importantly in connection with the Incarnation. He announced the birth of St. John the Ba…

St. Martin de Porres was born in Lima, Peru in 1579 to a freed black slave and a noble Spaniard. He joined the Dominicans and through his endless penances, became a martyr in life. He is credited w…