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A drawing of St. Catherine de Ricci (1522-1590) for my Goddaughter, Tessa, who chose this saint for her confirmation and...
06/05/2026

A drawing of St. Catherine de Ricci (1522-1590) for my Goddaughter, Tessa, who chose this saint for her confirmation and received the sacrament earlier this week. I was honored to be there as her sponsor. Glory to God!

June 3 is the feast day of the inspiring St. Charles Lwanga, who was martyred on this date in 1886 alongside 22 other co...
06/03/2026

June 3 is the feast day of the inspiring St. Charles Lwanga, who was martyred on this date in 1886 alongside 22 other courageous souls standing their ground against grave injustice and tyranny in Uganda. He was 26 years old at the time. I drew this portrait from the only known photograph of St. Charles Lwanga, a group portrait (containing 20 of the soon to be martyred companions) taken at the Bukumbi MIssion in modern day Tanzania where they had traveled to welcome the newly appointed Bishop to Uganda. (a quick search for St. Charles Lwanga will produce this famous photograph) He is the patron saint of youth, converts, and people who have been tortured.

A small detail from a large painting (12x15.5 feet) underway for NET Ministries in West St. Paul, MN. A total of 4 panel...
06/01/2026

A small detail from a large painting (12x15.5 feet) underway for NET Ministries in West St. Paul, MN. A total of 4 panels will be completed for the clerestory of their chapel totaling 560 square feet and will include 24 standing saint portraits. A busy summer ahead!

May 30 is the feast day of St. Joan of Arc, patron saint of soldiers, captives, and martyrs. St. Joan of Arc, pray for u...
05/30/2026

May 30 is the feast day of St. Joan of Arc, patron saint of soldiers, captives, and martyrs. St. Joan of Arc, pray for us!

May 26 was the feast day of St. Philip Neri, (1515-1595) a gifted orator who is widely remembered for his notable gifts ...
05/27/2026

May 26 was the feast day of St. Philip Neri, (1515-1595) a gifted orator who is widely remembered for his notable gifts of wisdom, humor and joy. Born in Florence, he spent most of his adult life as a public figure in Rome, both before and after his ordination to the priesthood, routinely striking up conversation with the rich and the poor alike, leading many toward a “new and better way of life” as followers of Jesus. St. Philip Neri is the patron saint of humor and joy, and my brief summary hardly introduces the story of this brilliant and holy man.

May 22 is the feast day of St. Rita of Cascia. She is the patron saint of hopeless cases, difficult marriages, and paren...
05/22/2026

May 22 is the feast day of St. Rita of Cascia. She is the patron saint of hopeless cases, difficult marriages, and parenthood -- patronages that reflect the real circumstances of her life. In prayer, St. Rita received a stigmata, a wound of the crown of thorns, which remained unhealed on her forehead for years until her death on May 22, 1457. Her incorruptible body can be viewed in the Basilica of St. Rita in Cascia, Italy.

May 21 is the feast day of Blessed Franz Jägerstätter, (1907-1943) an Austrian farmer and martyr who became famous for h...
05/22/2026

May 21 is the feast day of Blessed Franz Jägerstätter, (1907-1943) an Austrian farmer and martyr who became famous for his refusal to serve in Hitler’s army during World War II. Despite immense pressure, including from his community and family, Jägerstätter resisted conscription, citing his Catholic faith and moral convictions. His decision led to his arrest, and he was executed by the N***s in 1943. Beatified by the Catholic Church in 2007, Jägerstätter is remembered for his unwavering commitment to conscience and the sanctity of life, serving as an example of courage in the face of tyranny. He is the patron saint of conscientious objectors.

“Let us love our enemies, bless those who curse us, pray for those who persecute us. For love will conquer and will endure for all eternity. And happy are they who live and die in God’s love.”
(from one of Franz Jägerstätter's last letters)

May 20th is the feast day of St. Bernardine of Siena, patron saint of respiratory illnesses. St. Bernardine, pray for us...
05/20/2026

May 20th is the feast day of St. Bernardine of Siena, patron saint of respiratory illnesses. St. Bernardine, pray for us!

May 16 is the feast day of St. Brendan the Navigator (484-578) who is known as one of the “12 Apostles of Ireland” due t...
05/16/2026

May 16 is the feast day of St. Brendan the Navigator (484-578) who is known as one of the “12 Apostles of Ireland” due to his founding of numerous schools and monasteries throughout that region, most famously at Clonfert on the River Shannon. His many voyages led to the founding of churches and monasteries in Wales, England, and northern France.
St. Brendan the Navigator, pray for us!

May 15th was the feast day of St. Isidore the Farmer, (1070-1130 AD) a Spanish saint known for his deep faith, humility,...
05/16/2026

May 15th was the feast day of St. Isidore the Farmer, (1070-1130 AD) a Spanish saint known for his deep faith, humility, and dedication to his work. Born to poor parents, he spent his life working on a farm near Madrid, often taking time to pray and attend Mass. Despite his humble status, he was recognized for performing miracles, such as helping his fellow workers and animals in miraculous ways. Isidore is the patron saint of farmers and rural communities. His life bears witness to the sanctity of everyday labor.

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