Saints

St Genesius Martyr. Once a comedian and actor who had performed in plays that mocked Christianity, according to legend, while performing in a play that made fun of baptism, Genesius had an experience on stage that converted him. He proclaimed his new belief, and steadfastly refused to renounce it, even when the emperor Diocletian ordered him to do so. He was finally beheaded. Genesius was venerat... Read More

Biblical scholars these days generally think Bartholomew was the same person as Nathaniel, but nothing is known for certain about him. The Roman Martyrology says he was one of the apostles who went to India and Armenia, and was eventually tortured and put to death there. Jesus said Bartholomew was a man without deceit. The surprised future disciple asked Jesus: "How do you know me?" Jesus answe... Read More

Blessed Dominic Barberi Dominic Barberi was born in Viterbo, Italy on June 22, 1792. At 22 years of age, after repeated heavenly inspirations, God called him to the religious life and ministry. He left farming work, abandoned all other plans for his future, and entered the Passionist Congregation. There he developed his extraordinary qualities of mind and heart. Ordained priest, he devoted hims... Read More