Fra Angelico, Saint Benedict (detail), c. 1441. Public domain.
St. Benedict
July 11
Father of Western monasticism. Known for the Holy Rule, Monte Cassino, and the medal that bears his cross against the evil one.
Alonso Cano, Christ Blessing the Host, c. 1655. Public domain.
St. Carlo Acutis
October 12
The first millennial saint. Known for love of the Eucharist, cataloging Eucharistic miracles, and ordinary holiness in a digital life.
Eugeniusz Kazimirowski, Divine Mercy, 1934. Public domain.
St. Faustina Kowalska
October 5
Apostle of Divine Mercy. Known for her Diary and for spreading the Chaplet and the image of Merciful Jesus.
Francisco de Zurbarán, Saint Francis, c. 1658. Public domain.
St. Francis of Assisi
October 4
Founder of the Friars Minor. Known for poverty, the stigmata, love of the poor, and praise of God in creation.
Peter Paul Rubens, Christ Giving the Keys to Saint Peter, c. 1614. Public domain.
St. John Paul II
October 22
Pope and pastor of the universal Church. Known for World Youth Day, Divine Mercy Sunday, and calling the whole Church not to be afraid.
El Greco, Saint Joseph and the Christ Child, c. 1597. Public domain.
St. Joseph
March 19 · May 1
Guardian of the Holy Family. Patron of the universal Church, of workers, and of a happy death. No word of his is recorded in the Gospel.
Guido Reni, Archangel Michael, c. 1635. Public domain.
St. Michael the Archangel
September 29
Prince of the heavenly host. Known for casting down Lucifer, guarding the Church, and leading the battle against the powers of darkness.
El Greco, Apostle Saint Paul, c. 1610. Public domain.
St. Paul the Apostle
June 29
Apostle to the Gentiles. Known for his conversion, his letters, and preaching Christ crucified to the nations.
Portrait of Pope Pius V, 16th century. Public domain.
St. Pius V
May 5
Pope of the traditional Roman Missal. Known for the reform of the Mass, the Battle of Lepanto, and calling the Church to the Rosary.
Peter Paul Rubens, Saint Teresa of Ávila, c. 1615. Public domain.
St. Teresa of Ávila
October 15
Carmelite reformer and Doctor of the Church. Known for The Interior Castle, teaching the Church to pray, and a life of courageous reform.