Archangel appearing in the Book of Tobias
Saints
Here is CatholicBrain's index of Saints. This is a great resource for learning about the lives of the saints at home or in the classroom!
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Saint Raymond Nonnatus
Spanish Mercedarian (1200-1240)
Saint Raymond of Peñafort
Born near Barcelona, Raymond was an able canon lawyer who joined the Dominicans. He died in 1275
Saint Richard de Wyche
The devoted companion of St. Edmund Rich, was bishop of Chichester. Richard died in 1253, and was canonized less than 10 years later
Saint Rita of Cascia
Rita married an abusive man, became a mother, was widowed, joined the Augustinians. She died in 1456
Saint Robert of Molesme
Founder of the Abbey of Citeaux and the monastery at Molesme (d. 1111)
Saint Roch
Early 14th century. While on pilgrimage, Roch acquired renown for healing plague victims. He himself was stricken with the plague. Upon returning to his hometown, he was cast into prison as an accused spy, where he died
Saint Romanus
Mentions and gives brief profiles of several saints of this name
Saint Romuald
Italian-born founder of the Camaldolese, d. 1027
Saint Rose of Lima
First American to be named a saint
Saint Rose of Viterbo
Third order Franciscan, preached repentance. She died at the age of 17, in 1252