Celebrating St. Praxedes on July 21.
St. Praxedes, honored on July 21, was a Roman virgin and martyr of the 2nd century. She lived during a time when being Christian meant risking your life, and she chose to live not in fear, but in quiet strength and faith.
The daughter of a wealthy Christian family, Praxedes used her resources to care for persecuted believers. She hid them, fed them, tended their wounds, and even buried their dead at great personal risk. When the suffering of the Church grew too heavy to bear, she prayed to be taken into eternal rest—and, according to tradition, God granted her request.
Her story isn’t about dramatic speeches or public miracles. It’s about daily, hidden sacrifice. She didn’t look away from the pain around her. She stepped into it with compassion, resourcefulness, and courage.
For Catholic professionals, especially those who serve behind the scenes, St. Praxedes is a powerful reminder that faith isn’t about being seen—it’s about being faithful. In offices, studios, or hospitals, we may not always feel like heroes. But every act of support, truthfulness, or quiet care builds up the Body of Christ.
St. Praxedes encourages us to notice those around us who suffer—and to respond not with worry, but with concrete help and steady hope.