Saint Kateri Tekakwitha 1656-1680

 

“I am not my own; I have given myself to Jesus. He must be my only love. The
  state of helpless poverty that may befall me if I do not marry does not
frighten  me. All I need is a little food and a few pieces of clothing. With the
work of  my hands I shall always earn what is necessary and what is left over
I’ll give  to my relatives and to the poor. If I should become sick and unable
to work,  then I shall be like the Lord on the cross. He will have mercy on me
and help  me, I am sure.” - See more at: http://waldronsaints.com/saint-kateri-tekakwitha-1656-1680.html#sthash.RLp4Jf93.dpuf

 

Saint Andre Bessette 1845-1937

 

Alfred Bessette was the 8th of 12 children born to a poor French-Canadian couple south of Montreal. His parents died a few years apart, making him an orphan at the age of 12.Alfred was sickly and under educated, but had strong faith at a young age. He was adopted by his uncle and spent the majority of his youth working on the farm more