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Featured Sains in May
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Saints_Aplenty's May Saint COLLECTIONS
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Saints_Aplenty's May Saint COLLECTIONS
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St. Joseph is traditionally associated with woodworking. In this image, he is shown on break, deep in thought, and leaning on his axe.+ Feast: May 1; Principal Feast: March 19
St. Joseph the Worker COLLECTION (BK 31)
By virtue of his traditional occupation as a carpenter, St. Joseph is patron saint of artisans and laborers.This image depicts the interior of a typical ancient carpenter’s workshop with lumber leaning against a wall and a workbench strewn with tools...
St. Joseph's Workshop COLLECTION (BL 01)
Except for their Apostleship, there is little in the Gospels to link St. Philip and St. James the Less. The reason these Apostles celebrate a joint feast is circumstantial: Their earthly remains—or at least portions of them--are kept together in a ch... + Feast: May 3
SS. Philip and James the Less COLLECTION (RLS 15)
Here, St. Philip holds a tall, thin cross which is one of his principal attributes the other being a basket of loaves and fishes. + Feast: May 3
St. Philip the Apostle COLLECTION (JMAS 10)
This roundel features St. James the Less shouldering a large, heavy club, a fuller’s club, the instrument of his martyrdom and his primary symbol. His hands folded in prayer is not just a stock pious pose though, but another significant attribute: So... + Feast: May 3
St. James the Less COLLECTION (JMAS 05)
As legend has it, St. Florian once saved an entire village by pouring a single bucket or pitcher of water on it... and by praying, of course. St. Florian's still on duty: He's patron saint of firefighters. + Feast: May 4
St. Florian of Lorch COLLECTION (BK 32)
As legend has it, St. Florian once saved an entire village by pouring a single bucket or pitcher of water on it... and by praying, of course. St. Florian's still on duty: He's patron saint of firefighters. + Feast: May 4
St. Florian with Bucket COLLECTION (Smoke; M 019)
As legend has it, St. Florian once saved an entire village by pouring a single bucket or pitcher of water on it... and by praying, of course. St. Florian's still on duty: He's patron saint of firefighters. + Feast: May 4
St. Florian with Bucket COLLECTION (Clouds; M 019)
St. Florian of Lorch (third century) laid his life on the line daily: first as an officer in the Roman army, and then as a professed Christian. For the latter, he was thrown in the River Enns with the proverbial millstone around his neck. + Feast: May 4
St. Florian of Lorch COLLECTION (PM 03)
St. Florian’s Cross is recognized worldwide as the emblem of firefighters and fire departments.
St. Florian's Cross SPECIAL COLLECTION
Blessed Imelda Lambertini (1322-1333) was born into a noble family of Bologna, Italy. She is patron of First Communicants--especially of girls making their First Holy Communion. Having been allowed to join a Dominican convent and receive the Eucharis...
Bl. Imelda Lambertini COLLECTION (VVP 010)
St. Matthias (1st century) was chosen by lot in the interim between the Ascension and Pentecost to replace Judas Iscariot as an Apostle. Here, he holds spear as his attribute, the instrument of his eventual martyrdom; in other representations, he may carry an axe or halberd. + Feast: May 14
St. Matthias the Apostle COLLECTION (RLS 11)
St. Matthias (1st century) was chosen by lot in the interim between the Ascension and Pentecost to replace Judas Iscariot as an Apostle. Here, he shoulders an axe as his attribute, the instrument of his eventual martyrdom; in other representations, h... + Feast: May 14
St. Matthias the Apostle COLLECTION (JMAS 09)
St. Ivo (1253-1303) is chiefly known for his pro bono work on behalf of orphans, unprotected widows, and the impoverished, which earned him the title ‘Advocate of the Poor’. He is patron saint of lawyers, especially public defenders. + Feast: May 19
St. Ivo of Kermartin COLLECTION (BK 015)
St. Ivo (1253-1303) is chiefly known for his pro bono work on behalf of orphans, unprotected widows, and the impoverished, which earned him the title ‘Advocate of the Poor’. He is patron saint of lawyers, especially public defenders. + Feast: May 19
St. Ivo of Kermartin COLLECTION (M 005)
Wife, Mother, Widow, Nun—St. Rita of Cascia (1386-1457) experienced many stages of life. Life, however, had a way of putting her between a rock and a hard place. For this reason, she is venerated as patron saint of lost and impossible causes. Devoted...
St. Rita of Cascia COLLECTION (M 015)
About St. Rita and bees
Garden Saints: May 22, St. Rita of Cascia
A little known patronage of St. Rita's is bees. Read the story here!
2-sided St. Rita of Cascia and Her Bees (M 066) Garden Flag
The image here is a simple one: Garbed in the loose, cowled, Benedictine habit with its typically long, wide sleeves, a bald and gray-bearded Bede raises his right hand in a speaking gesture and holds an open book from which he preaches in his left. ...
The Venerable Bede Preaching COLLECTION (P 008)
St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi (JM 45) Ceramic Tile St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi (1566-1607) was a Florentine Italian Carmelite nun known for her devotion to the Eucharist, the Passion of Christ, and Church reform. + Feast: May 25
St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi COLLECTION (JM 45)
St. Joan of Arc, the “Maid of Orleans”, is patron saint of women who serve in the military. In this depiction, her military career is emphasized. St. Joan is clad in contemporary 15th-century plate armor and shoulders a sword in a scabbard ornamented...
St. Joan of Arc COLLECTION (JM 28)
Detail from This image of St. Joan burning at the stake comes from an antique French devotional print published in 1909 in celebration of her beatification on April 18th of that year by Pope St. Pius X. + Feast: May 30
St. Joan of Arc COLLECTION (BF 01)
Movies & Historical Fiction
I grew up in the Biblical Epic and Sword and Sandal era of filmmaking. Historical films and novels still interest me after Lo! these many years. While they're no substitute for non-fiction for accuracy, such films and novels can immerse a person in a bygone age and foster a greater interest in the lives and times of the... Here are a few movies on May Saints.
Italian television film that dramatizes the life of Joseph, the husband of Mary and the earthly father of Jesus. It is the very first feature film ever on the story of St. Joseph. See: loc.ignatius.com/movienights/joseph-of-nazareth.html in addition to the Imdb for reviews.
Joseph of Nazareth: The Closest to Christ
4-for-1 set of TV films. Includes: Joseph of Nazareth, Mary Magdalene, Judas, and Thomas (the Apostle).
Close to Jesus [DVD]
A lovely introduction to a Saint for lost causes and impossible situations, the female counterpart to St. Jude Thaddeus.
Saint Rita
A shorter docu-drama on the Saint. See: https://watch.formed.org/saint-rita-of-cascia-the-true-story
Saint Rita of Cascia: The True Story
An animated film for children
SAINT RITA - FEATURE FILM - DVD | EWTN Religious Catalogue
A 1928 French silent historical film based on the actual record of St. Joan's trial. This movie is regarded by film historians as a cinematic masterpiece for its direction and lead performance. See: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0019254/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_passion%2520of%2520j
The Passion of Joan of Arc [Blu-ray]
A reverential 1940s biopic of the Maid of Orleans starring Ingrid Bergman in an Oscar-nominated role. Be sure to view the fully restored 145-minute version that was released on DVD in 2004. See: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0040491/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_5_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_joan%2520of%2520Arc
Joan of Arc
A miniseries that gives a fuller account of St. Joan's life
Joan of Arc
The lead actress's interpretation of St. Joan will not please everyone, but this film includes some interesting takes on some seldom treated events and her mysticism.
The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc [DVD]