St. Felix of Cantalice was an Italian Capuchin friar in the 16th century whose job was begging for alms. Brother Felix blessed all benefactors and all those he met with a humble “Deo Gratias!” (thanks be to God!), causing many to refer to him as “Brother Deo Gratias." He died on May 18, 1587.

St. Clare of Assisi, deeply influenced by St. Francis, refused the marriage her wealthy parents intended for her and founded the order of Poor Clares, in the "privilege of perfect poverty." Many women joined her, including her mother and sister. She died on August 11, 1253.

The Feast of the Assumption celebrates the day when the Blessed Virgin Mary was taken body and soul into heaven, at the end of her earthly life.

Our Lady of Czestochowa, or the Black Madonna, is a famous painting of the Blessed Virgin holding the Child Jesus. Under this title, Mary is the Patron and Protector of Poland.

St. Francis may have been the first to receive the marks of the stigmata. In 1224, Francis was visited by an angel and received the miracle.

St Francis of Assisi, founder of all Franciscan orders, lived in Italy during the late 12th and early 13th centuries. He is remembered for his generosity to the poor, his willingness to minister to lepers, and his love for animals and nature. St Francis died at Portiuncula, Italy on October 4, 1226.

The Feast of the Presentation of Mary celebrates the day when Sts. Joachim and Anne brought their daughter, who would become the Blessed Virgin, to the Temple in Jerusalem, to consecrate her to God.

The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe celebrates the Blessed Mother's appearance to Juan Diego in Mexico in 1531.