February 3rd
Bl. John Nelson (1535–1578), Martyr; York, England

Just before being hanged, drawn, and quartered, he said, "I forgive the queen and all the authors of my death."

Padre Pio (1887-1968), Confessor; Pietrelcina, Italy; Feast day September 23rd

"A thousand years of enjoying human glory is not worth even an hour spent in sweetly communing with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament."