Facebook Twitter Newsletters Email Video News Catholic Life Shopping Saints Bible Prayers Mary Saint of the Day St. Philip Benizi Servite cardinal and preacher. Born in Florence, Italy, to a noble family, he was educated in Paris and Padua where he earned a doctorate in medicine and philosophy. He practiced medicine for some time, but in 1253 he joined the Servite Order in Florence. He served as a lay brother until 1259, when his superiors directed him to be ordained. Philip soon became known as one of the foremost preachers of his era, becoming master of novices at Siena in 1262 and then superior of several friaries and prior general of the Servites against his own ... Read More » More Saints of the Day St. Rose of Lima St. Apollinaris St. Astericus and Companions St. Victor of Vita St. Zacchaeus of Jerusalem St. Theonas St. Tydfil St. Ascelina St. Eugene St. Flavian of Autun St. Lupicinus St. Lupus St. Restitutus St. Quiriacus of Ostia St. Minervius Tomorrow's Saint of the Day St. Bartholomew St. Bartholomew, 1st. century, one of the 12. All that is known of him with certainty is that he is mentioned in the synoptic gospels and Acts as one of the twelve apostles. His name, a patronymic, means "son of Tolomai" and scholars believe he is the same as Nathanael mentioned in John, who says he is from Cana and that Jesus called him an "Israelite...incapable of deceit." The Roman Martyrology says he preached in India and Greater Armenia, where he was flayed and beheaded by King Astyages. Tradition has the place as ... Read More » Most Popular Catholic Bishop quits Democratic party over homosexual marriage and abortion Read More   Honor Among Killers: President Obama Awards Gloria Steinem Medal of Freedom Read More   Guest Opinion: Sweet Cakes by Melissa and the Secularist Liberals' Quest to 'Rehabilitate' Christians Read More   Exchanging the Truth of God for a Lie: Rejecting Marriage and Gender are Connected Read More   FROM THE AIR: Scientology space-alien landing pad finally found Read More     News | Catholic Life | PRWire | Encyclopedia | Bible | Prayers | Vocations | Saints & Angels © Copyright 2012 Catholic Online. This e-mail is never sent unsolicited. You have received this Catholic Online e-mail because you subscribed to it or someone forwarded it to you. To opt out, see the links below. TO ADVERTISE For information on advertising at Catholic Online, please contact Advertising Sales. TO SUBSCRIBE If this email has been forwarded to you and would like a subscription, please sign up for Catholic Online Newsletters. Remove your e-mail address from our list. We respect your right to privacy. View our policy. This e-mail was sent by: Catholic Online, P.O. Box 9686 Bakersfield, CA 93389 USA