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Feastday: August 1
Patron of Theologians
Died: 1787

St. Alphonsus was born in the village of Marianella near Naples, Italy, September 27, 1696. At a tender age his pious mother inspired him with the deepest sentiments of piety. The education he received under the auspices of his father, aided by his own intellect, produced in him such results that at the early age of sixteen, he graduated in law. Shortly after, he was admitted to the Neopolitan bar. In 1723, he lost a case, and God made use of his disappointment to wean his heart from the world. In spite of all opposition he now entered the ecclesiastical state. In 1726, he was ordained a priest. He exercised the ministry at various places with great fruit, zealously laboring for his own sanctification. In 1732, God called him to found the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer, with the object of laboring for the salvation of the most abandoned souls. Amid untold difficulties and innumerable trials, St. Alphonsus succeeded in establishing his Congregation, which became his glory and crown, but also his cross. The holy founder labored incessantly at the work of the missions until, about 1756, he was appointed Bishop of St. Agatha, a diocese he governed until 1775, when broken by age and infirmity, he resigned this office to retire to his convent where he died. Few saints have labored as much, either by word or by writing, as St. Alphonsus. He was a prolific and popular author, the utility of whose works will never cease. His last years were characterized by intense suffering, which he bore with resignation, adding voluntary mortifications to his other pains. His happy death occurred at Nocera de Pagani, August 1, 1787.

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JohnPaul
1 month ago
I love him because of what he did for us. His life and work are inspirational and a stepping stone to the knowlegde of God
Am looking for the St. was said to never have looked at a woman's face including that of his mother
I would like to know more about him, someone who knows should please help me out
Glory be to the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit now and forever more!
AMEN!!
JohnPaul
1 month ago
I love him because of what he did for us. His life and work are inspirational and a stepping stone to the knowlegde of God
Am looking for the St. was said to never have looked at a woman's face including that of his mother
I would like to know more about him, someone who knows should please help me out
Glory be to the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit now and forever more!
AMEN!!
Alphonsus Selvam Hart
6 months ago
Am very Proud and Happy to know the facts of My Beloved Patron St. Alphonsus
St. Alphonsus Pray for the down trodden and Help Me to Help them .Amen
Emeka
8 months ago
I love the saint ALphonsus, because of his devotion & everything of his, even i use the Name for my Confirmation Name, & i strongle believe he is in Heaven, praying for us here on earth.
alphonsus
1 year ago
have been given the same name, nice at last to find out about youre good life.
lalita
1 year ago
dear sanu,

happy feast day dear
Sherwin Anthony Gomes
2 years ago
There was a prayer composed by St. Alphonsus to the Holy Spirit given to me by a friend that was a revelation to me..Could you kindly send me all the prayers composed by this saint for me to move with St. Alphonsus' sprituality?
Thanks,God Bless your work.

Sherwin.
david
4 years ago
SAINT ALPHONSUS did you know that your name sounds like the fonse and your both italian too.

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