St. Alphonsus Liguori
Italian bishop, moral theologian, and founder of the Redemptorist Congregation (1696-1787); Doctor of the Church and patron of confessors and moral theologians, his Moral Theology shaped Catholic pastoral practice for two centuries. Feast August 1.
Life & Times
Also known as: Alfonso Maria de’ Liguori · Born: 1696 · Died: 1787 · From: Italy.
Patronage
St. Alphonsus Liguori is invoked as the patron of confessors, moral theologians, arthritis sufferers, vocations. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
“He who prays much shall be saved; he who prays little shall be lost.”— The Great Means of Salvation and of Perfection, Chapter 1 (1759)
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Alphonsus Liguori, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.