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If a list were made of the greatest human beings who have ever lived, the Catholic saints would be at the top. Though historians often attempt to judge greatness from a subjective perspective, there must be objective criteria by which human greatness is judged. The only Being capable of establishing that criteria is God. The criteria that God has established are the virtues, as identified by Jesus and revealed by Him through the holy Gospels.
The goal of this podcast is to present each saint found on the Catholic liturgical calendar in such a way so as to identify the Godly virtues that place each one on that list. The Church has already confirmed the saints’ greatness and their heroic virtues. Importantly, God chose the men and women found in these pages, not only for greatness in their lifetimes, but also as models of holiness in ours. These men and women are gifts to you, given by God through the Church.
Each podecast reflection comes from the four-volume series Saints and Feasts of the Liturgical Year. These reflections can be read at our website for free: mycatholic.life. They are also available for purchase in eBook and paperback.
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November 15: Saint Albert the Great, Bishop and Doctor—Optional Memorial
Read entire reflection online >>>November 15: Saint Albert the Great, Bishop and Doctor—Optional Memorialc. 1200–1280Patron Saint of scientists, medical technicians, natural sciences, philosophers …
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November 15: Saint Albert the Great, Bishop and Doctor—Optional Memorial
c. 1200–1280
Patron Saint of scientists, medical technicians, natural sciences, philosophers, schoolchildren, and theology students
Canonized by Pope Pius XI on December 16, 1931
Declared a Doctor of the Church (Universal Doctor) during his canonization
Liturgical Color: White
Quote:
I have felt moved to write a few last thoughts describing, as far as one may in this waiting-time of our exile and pilgrimage, the entire separation of the soul from all earthly things and its close, unfettered union with God.
I have been more urged to this, because Christian perfection has no other end but charity, which unites us to God. This union of charity is essential for salvation, since it consists in the practice of the precepts and in conformity to the Divine will. Hence it separates us from whatever would war against the essence and habit of charity, such as mortal sin. ~Saint Albert, “On Union With God”
Prayer:
Saint Albert the Great, though your mind was incapable of comprehending the depth and breadth of God, you strove for that goal nonetheless. As a result of that continuous striving, God used you in numerous ways, helping to lay a firm foundation for the development of the Church’s faith. Please pray for me, that I will devote myself more fully to the study, prayerful pondering, and contemplation of all that God has revealed, so that I will be drawn more deeply into communion with Him. Saint Albert the Great, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.
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Image from Lawrence OP, FlickrNovember 13: Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin—USA Memorial
Read entire reflection online >>>November 13: Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin—USA Memorial1850–1917Patron Saint of immigrants, emigrants, hospital administrators, and orphansInvoked against …
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November 13: Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin—USA Memorial
1850–1917
Patron Saint of immigrants, emigrants, hospital administrators, and orphans
Invoked against malaria
Canonized by Pope Pius XII on July 7, 1946
Liturgical Color: White
Quote:
How lovely and sweet it is to undertake a sea voyage when one is tired and worn out with the labors of the Missions! The day was fixed, the cabins were secured, and September the 2nd came all too quickly…As soon as I had finished waving my handkerchief to the Sisters, I sat on a chair, and fell asleep. When I awoke…I realized that I was far away from the Sisters and felt the sorrow of separation from them… Reflecting upon my vocation as a Missionary, I remembered that I ought not to allow sadness to take hold of me. So I entered into the Heart of Jesus, where I saw all the Sisters, and though I could not speak to them, I asked the Sacred Heart to tell each of them what I had forgotten, or what I had not time to say. Great was my pleasure at the thought that the Sacred Heart would inspire you with the good resolution to do what I want you to do, and to add to it His Grace, and thus facilitate the exercise of those virtues which give to true Missionaries of the Sacred Heart that energy which makes them zealous for the salvation of souls. ~Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, letter to her daughters
Prayer:
Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, in your humility and obedience you became a founder of an army of holy women who went forth across the globe to bring the Mercy in the Heart of Jesus to those in need. Please pray for me, that I will discover that same abundant mercy in Jesus’ Heart and will become an instrument of that love to all. Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.
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Image from Lawrence OP, FlickrNovember 12: Saint Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr—Memorial
Read entire reflection online >>>November 12: Saint Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr—Memorial1580–1623Patron Saint of UkraineInvoked for the reunification of Eastern and Western ChristiansCanonized by Pope Pius IX …
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November 12: Saint Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr—Memorial
1580–1623
Patron Saint of Ukraine
Invoked for the reunification of Eastern and Western Christians
Canonized by Pope Pius IX on June 29, 1867
Liturgical Color: Red
Quote:
You people of Vitebsk want to put me to death. You make ambushes for me everywhere, in the streets, on the bridges, on the highways, and in the marketplace. I am here among you as a shepherd, and you ought to know that I would be happy to give my life for you. I am ready to die for the holy union, for the supremacy of Saint Peter, and of his successor the Supreme Pontiff. ~Saint Josaphat
Prayer:
Saint Josaphat, God drew you to Himself from an early age, and you responded to His grace. As you grew in faith, God also drew you to the mission of Church unity. Please pray for me, and pray for our Church and world, that all will become one in Christ and that I will do my part to help bring that unity about. Saint Josaphat, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.
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Main image: Józef Simmler, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsNovember 11: Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop—Memorial
Read entire reflection online >>>November 11: Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop—Memorial316 or 336–397Patron Saint of beggars, cavalry, equestrians, geese, horses, innkeepers, Pontifical Swiss Guards …
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November 11: Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop—Memorial
316 or 336–397
Patron Saint of beggars, cavalry, equestrians, geese, horses, innkeepers, Pontifical Swiss Guards, quartermasters, reformed alcoholics, soldiers, tailors, and winemakers
Invoked against alcoholism and poverty
Pre-Congregation canonization
Liturgical Color: White
Quote:
Accordingly, at a certain period, when he had nothing except his arms and his simple military dress, in the middle of winter, a winter which had shown itself more severe than ordinary, so that the extreme cold was proving fatal to many, he happened to meet at the gate of the city of Amiens a poor man destitute of clothing. He was entreating those that passed by to have compassion upon him, but all passed the wretched man without notice, when Martin, that man full of God, recognized that a being to whom others showed no pity, was, in that respect, left to him. Yet, what should he do? He had nothing except the cloak in which he was clad, for he had already parted with the rest of his garments for similar purposes. Taking, therefore, his sword with which he was girt, he divided his cloak into two equal parts, and gave one part to the poor man, while he again clothed himself with the remainder. ~From the Life of Saint Martin, by Sulpicius Severus
Prayer:
Saint Martin of Tours, though you were born into a pagan family, God spoke to your heart from an early age, and you listened and responded. Your kindness, deep prayer, and generosity led to your ongoing conversion, making you an inspiration to all. Please pray for me, that I will always listen to God’s voice and respond with all my heart. Saint Martin of Tours, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.
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Main image: Anthony van Dyck, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsNovember 10: Saint Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor—Memorial
Read entire reflection online >>>November 10: Saint Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor—Memorialc. 400–461Pre-Congregation canonizationDeclared a Doctor of the Church by Pope Benedict XIV in 1754Liturgical Color …
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November 10: Saint Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor—Memorial
c. 400–461
Pre-Congregation canonization
Declared a Doctor of the Church by Pope Benedict XIV in 1754
Liturgical Color: White
Quote:
He conquered that we too might likewise conquer. For there are no works of power, dearly beloved, without the trials of temptations, there is no faith without proof, no contest without a foe, no victory without conflict. This life of ours is in the midst of snares, in the midst of battles; if we do not wish to be deceived, we must watch: if we want to overcome, we must fight. ~Sermon by Saint Leo the Great
Prayer:
Saint Leo the Great, you exercised your papal ministry with humility and strength, wisdom and pastoral diplomacy, guiding the Church through a difficult period. Please pray for me, that I will learn from your example and always remain firm in my faith, doing all I can to lead others to God. Saint Leo the Great, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.
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Main image: Rijksmuseum, CC0, via Wikimedia CommonsNovember 9: Dedication of the Lateran Basilica—Feast
Read entire reflection online >>>November 9: Dedication of the Lateran Basilica—FeastLiturgical Color: WhiteQuote: “Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up.” The Jews said, “This temple has …
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November 9: Dedication of the Lateran Basilica—Feast
Liturgical Color: White
Quote:
“Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up.” The Jews said, “This temple has been under construction for forty-six years, and you will raise it up in three days?” But he was speaking about the temple of his Body. ~John 2:19–21
Prayer:
Christ our Savior, through the intercessions of Saints John the Baptist and John the Evangelist, I pray for the Church today. I pray for your abundant mercy upon every sinner whom you are calling into your Church for reconciliation. I pray for my local parish, diocese, country, and the Universal Church headed in Rome. I especially pray for the Holy Father, the pastor of the Lateran Basilica and shepherd of the whole Church. Draw him close to You, make him holy, and use him to draw many people to Yourself. Saints John the Baptist and John the Evangelist, pray for us. Jesus I trust in You.
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Tango7174, CC BY-SA 4.0, via WikimediaNovember 4: Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop—Memorial
Read entire reflection online >>>November 4: Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop—Memorial1538–1584Patron Saint of apple orchards, bishops, catechism writers, catechists, catechumens, seminarians, starchmakers, and …
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November 4: Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop—Memorial
1538–1584
Patron Saint of apple orchards, bishops, catechism writers, catechists, catechumens, seminarians, starchmakers, and spiritual directors
Invoked against abdominal pain, colic, stomach diseases, and ulcers
Canonized by Pope Paul V on November 1, 1610
Liturgical Color: White
Quote:
Most dearly beloved brethren, If you should look diligently into what was written in the Old Law about the excellence and purity of priests and other ministers serving the altar, and what was written about external cleanliness of body, it will surely enough become clear to you how much more excellent and pure, and how much more free from all stain and blemish of body, and even more of soul, the ministers and priests of the Law of the Gospel must be. For if we compare the New Law’s most holy sacrifice of the immaculate Lamb, the sacrifice of the Son of our God and Lord offered daily on the altar to God the Father for our sins, with those irrational victims slaughtered in the Temple of Solomon on prescribed days, what else will that be, if not to compare shadow to reality, darkness to light, earth to heaven, or rather brute animals to the most high God of gods, our savior Jesus Christ? ~Saint Charles Borromeo to newly ordained priests
Prayer:
Saint Charles Borromeo, you were born into privilege, but once ordained, you became a fervent follower of Christ and a holy shepherd of God’s people. Please pray for me, that I will follow your example of Church reform by applying the fervor you had to my own soul and family. May all I do always be done for the glory of God and the salvation of souls. Saint Charles Borromeo, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.
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Image from Lawrence OP, FlickrNovember 3: Saint Martin de Porres, Religious—Optional Memorial
Read entire reflection online >>>November 3: Saint Martin de Porres, Religious—Optional Memorial1579–1639Patron Saint of African-Americans, biracial people, barbers, innkeepers, the poor, Peru, public health …
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November 3: Saint Martin de Porres, Religious—Optional Memorial
1579–1639
Patron Saint of African-Americans, biracial people, barbers, innkeepers, the poor, Peru, public health workers, public schools, television, and interracial and social justice
Canonized by Pope John XXIII on May 6, 1962
Liturgical Color: White
Quote:
Certain that he deserved more severe punishment for his sins than others did, he would overlook their worst offenses. He was tireless in his efforts to reform the criminal, and he would sit up with the sick to bring them comfort. For the poor he would provide food, clothing and medicine. He did all he could to care for poor farmhands, blacks, and mulattoes who were looked down upon as slaves, the dregs of society in their time. Common people responded by calling him, “Martin the charitable.” He excused the faults of others. He forgave the bitterest injuries, convinced that he deserved much severer punishments on account of his own sins. ~From the canonization homily of Saint John XXIII
Prayer:
Saint Martin de Porres, your poverty and rejection did not deter you from pursuing the love of God. Your love of God then filled you with many virtues and a deep love for God’s people. Pray for me, that I may learn humility from your life and will never waver in my commitment to prayer, so that God can do great things in me and through me for the world. Saint Martin de Porres, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.
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Image from Lawrence OP, FlickrNovember 2: All Souls’ Day—Commemoration
Read entire reflection online >>>November 2: All Souls’ Day—CommemorationLiturgical Color: White, Violet, or BlackQuote: Turning to supplication, they prayed that the sinful deed might be fully blotted out. The …
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November 2: All Souls’ Day—Commemoration
Liturgical Color: White, Violet, or Black
Quote:
Turning to supplication, they prayed that the sinful deed might be fully blotted out. The noble Judas exhorted the people to keep themselves free from sin, for they had seen with their own eyes what had happened because of the sin of those who had fallen. He then took up a collection among all his soldiers, amounting to two thousand silver drachmas, which he sent to Jerusalem to provide for an expiatory sacrifice. In doing this he acted in a very excellent and noble way, inasmuch as he had the resurrection in mind; for if he were not expecting the fallen to rise again, it would have been superfluous and foolish to pray for the dead. But if he did this with a view to the splendid reward that awaits those who had gone to rest in godliness, it was a holy and pious thought. Thus he made atonement for the dead that they might be absolved from their sin. ~ 2 Maccabees 12:42–46
Prayer:
Most Holy Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, all the angels and saints, I beg for an outpouring of Your Divine Mercy upon every poor sinner and every poor soul in Purgatory. Cleanse them all, especially my family and friends who have died, and bring them into the full beauty and splendor of Your presence. Please also pour Your mercy down upon my poor soul, and free me from every sin and every attachment I have to sin. Increase my virtue, and draw me into union with You, my God. Angels and saints of God, pray for us. Jesus, I trust in You.
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Public Domain, via WikimediaNovember 1: All Saints’ Day—Solemnity
Read entire reflection online >>>November 1: All Saints’ Day—SolemnityHoly Day of ObligationLiturgical Color: WhiteQuote: After this I had a vision of a great multitude, which no one could count, from every …
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November 1: All Saints’ Day—Solemnity
Holy Day of Obligation
Liturgical Color: White
Quote:
After this I had a vision of a great multitude, which no one could count, from every nation, race, people, and tongue. They stood before the throne and before the Lamb, wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands. They cried out in a loud voice: “Salvation comes from our God, who is seated on the throne, and from the Lamb.” ~ Revelation 7:9–10
Prayer:
All saints in Heaven, I thank you for the holy witness you each have given to the Church and rejoice in the blessings you now enjoy in Heaven. Please pray for me and for all people, that every one of us will become holy, bearing witness to Christ with our lives, and one day enter Heaven. May God pour forth an abundance of grace upon the world through the example you set and the prayers you now pray before His throne. All saints of God, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.
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Main, Lawrence OP, FlickrOctober 28: Saint Simon and Saint Jude, Apostles—Feast
Read entire reflection online >>>October 28: Saint Simon and Saint Jude, Apostles—FeastFirst CenturyPatron Saint of curriers, woodcutters, and tanners (Simon); hopeless causes and hospital workers …
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October 28: Saint Simon and Saint Jude, Apostles—Feast
First Century
Patron Saint of curriers, woodcutters, and tanners (Simon); hopeless causes and hospital workers (Jude)
Pre-Congregation canonization
Liturgical Color: Red
Quote:
In those days he departed to the mountain to pray, and he spent the night in prayer to God. When day came, he called his disciples to himself, and from them he chose Twelve, whom he also named apostles: Simon, whom he named Peter, and his brother Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon who was called a Zealot, and Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor. ~Luke 6:12–16
Prayer:
Saints Simon and Jude, you were both privileged to learn from Jesus Himself. After His Ascension, you were among the first to receive the Holy Spirit and ordination as bishops. God used you to then go forth and fulfill His command to share the Gospel to the ends of the earth. Please pray for me, that I will more fully understand my mission within the Body of Christ and will fulfill my duties with diligence and love. Saints Simon and Jude, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.
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Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsOctober 24: Saint Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop—Optional Memorial
Read entire reflection online >>>October 24: Saint Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop—Optional Memorial1807–1870Patron Saint of the Catholic press, textile merchants, and weaversCanonized by Pope Pius XII on May 7 …
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October 24: Saint Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop—Optional Memorial
1807–1870
Patron Saint of the Catholic press, textile merchants, and weavers
Canonized by Pope Pius XII on May 7, 1950
Liturgical Color: White
Quote:
Love in a man who preaches the Word of God is like fire in a musket. If a man were to throw a bullet with his hands, he would hardly make a dent in anything; but if he takes this same bullet and ignites some gunpowder behind it, it can kill. It is much the same with the Word of God. If God’s Word is spoken only naturally, it does very little; but if it is spoken by a priest who is filled with the fire of charity—the fire of love of God and neighbor—it will wound vices, kill sins, convert sinners, and work wonders. We can see this in the case of St. Peter, who walked out of the upper room afire with the love he had received from the Holy Spirit, with the result that through just two sermons he converted 8,000 people, three in the first sermon and five in the second. ~from the Autobiography of Saint Anthony Mary Claret (#439)
Prayer:
Saint Anthony Mary Claret, God set your heart on fire with a love for Him so deep that it overflowed into the hearts of every sinner you encountered. Please pray for me, that I will grow deeper in my love of God, and from that love will love others whom I encounter every day. Saint Anthony, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.
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Image: H. Zell, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsOctober 23: Saint John of Capistrano, Priest—Optional Memorial
Read entire reflection online >>>October 23: Saint John of Capistrano, Priest—Optional Memorial1386–1456Patron Saint of military chaplains, judges, jurists, and lawyersCanonized by Pope Alexander VIII on …
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October 23: Saint John of Capistrano, Priest—Optional Memorial
1386–1456
Patron Saint of military chaplains, judges, jurists, and lawyers
Canonized by Pope Alexander VIII on October 16, 1690
Liturgical Color: White
Quote:
Those who are called to the table of the Lord must glow with the brightness that comes from the good example of a praiseworthy and blameless life. They must completely remove from their lives the filth and uncleanness of vice. Their upright lives must make them like the salt of the earth for themselves and for the rest of mankind. The brightness of their wisdom must make them like the light of the world that brings light to others. They must learn from their eminent teacher, Jesus Christ, what he declared not only to his apostles and disciples, but also to all the priests and clerics who were to succeed them, when he said, “You are the salt of the earth…You are the light of the world.” …By the brightness of their holiness they must bring light and serenity to all who gaze upon them. They have been placed here to care for others. Their own lives should be an example to others, showing how they must live in the house of the Lord. ~From the treatise “Mirror of the Clergy,” by Saint John of Capistrano
Prayer:
Saint John of Capistrano, your taste of worldly power and wealth was unsatisfying, leading you to search for more. The suffering of your imprisonment helped open your eyes to God, and you turned to Him and never turned back. Please pray for me, that I will come to the same deep conviction in my life that God alone is what matters. May I become completely devoted to Him, serving His will alone. Saint John of Capistrano, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.
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Images via Wikimedia: MainOctober 22: Saint John Paul II, Pope—Optional Memorial
Read entire reflection online >>>October 22: Saint John Paul II, Pope—Optional Memorial1920–2005Patron Saint of World Youth DaysCanonized by Pope Francis on April 27, 2014Liturgical Color: WhiteQuote: Do not be …
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October 22: Saint John Paul II, Pope—Optional Memorial
1920–2005
Patron Saint of World Youth Days
Canonized by Pope Francis on April 27, 2014
Liturgical Color: White
Quote:
Do not be afraid. Open wide the doors for Christ. To His saving power, open the boundaries of States, economic and political systems, the vast fields of culture, civilization and development. Do not be afraid. Christ knows “what is in man.” He alone knows it. So often today man does not know what is within him, in the depths of his mind and heart. So often he is uncertain about the meaning of his life on this earth. He is assailed by doubt, a doubt which turns into despair. We ask you therefore, we beg you with humility and trust, let Christ speak to man. He alone has words of life, yes, of eternal life. ~Inaugural homily of Pope John Paul II
Prayer:
Saint John Paul II, your life began with the loss of your earthly family, but you were later entrusted with the entire world as your children. Please pray for me, that I will never allow hardships in this life to deter me from the service of God’s will, so that I can remain hopeful and fearless as I seek to serve our glorious God. Saint John Paul II, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.
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Hernan Valencias, CC BY 2.0, via WikimediaOctober 20: Saint Paul of the Cross, Priest—USA: Optional Memorial (October 19 outside of the USA)
Read entire reflection online >>>October 20: Saint Paul of the Cross, Priest—USA: Optional Memorial(October 19 outside of the USA)1694–1775Patron Saint of Hungary and Ovada, ItalyCanonized by Pope Pius IX on …
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October 20: Saint Paul of the Cross, Priest—USA: Optional Memorial
(October 19 outside of the USA)
1694–1775
Patron Saint of Hungary and Ovada, Italy
Canonized by Pope Pius IX on June 29, 1867
Liturgical Color: White
Quote:
You must correspond faithfully to His merciful action by humbling yourself ever more in your nothingness before His Sovereign Majesty, renouncing all these gifts and remaining in utter nakedness and nothingness. At the same time offer a holocaustal sacrifice of all these gifts and put them in the thurible of your heart so that, enkindled by God’s charity, they may ascend as a fragrant incense before the Most High Majesty of the Supreme Good ~From a letter to Mother Mary Crucified, by Saint Paul of the Cross
Prayer:
Saint Paul of the Cross, God drew you to the heights of contemplation and taught you the deepest truths within the depths of your soul. You then shared the good fruits of your contemplation with the world. Please pray for me, that I will continuously seek to deepen my faith by deepening my prayer and penance, never shying away from the most glorious Gift of the Passion of Jesus Christ. Saint Paul of the Cross, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.
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Images: FeaturedOctober 19: Saints Jean de Brébeuf, Isaac Jogues, Priests and Martyrs; and their Companions, Martyrs—USA: Memorial
Read entire reflection online >>>October 19: Saints Jean de Brébeuf, Isaac Jogues, Priests and Martyrs; and their Companions, Martyrs—USA: MemorialSaint René Goupil (1606–1642); Saint Isaac Jogues (1607–1646) …
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October 19: Saints Jean de Brébeuf, Isaac Jogues, Priests and Martyrs; and their Companions, Martyrs—USA: Memorial
Saint René Goupil (1606–1642); Saint Isaac Jogues (1607–1646); Saint Jean de la Lande (Unknown–1646); Saint Antoine Daniel (1601–1648); Saint Gabriel Lalemant (1610–1649); Saint Jean de Brébeuf (1593–1649); Saint Charles Garnier (1606–1649); Saint Noël Chabanel (1613–1649)
Patron Saints of North America
Canonized by Pope Pius XI on June 29, 1930
Liturgical Color: Red
Quote:
Having stopped near the gate of the Village, to see what they might say to us, one of those two Iroquois draws a hatchet, which he held concealed under his blanket, and deals a blow with it on the head of René, who was before him. He falls motionless, his face to the ground, pronouncing the holy name of JESUS (often we admonished each other that this holy name should end both our voices and our lives)…I rise again, and run to the dying man, who was quite near. They dealt him two other blows with the hatchet, on the head, and dispatched him—but not until I had first given him absolution, which I had been wont to give him every two days since our captivity; and this was a day on which he had already confessed.” ~Account of the martyrdom of Saint René Goupil, the first martyr, from Saint Isaac Jogues
Prayer:
Saints Jean de Brébeuf, Isaac Jogues, and companions, you abandoned the comforts of your life in France and traveled to a new land to share the Gospel with a people who had never heard of Christ. Your courage and love for all of God’s people brought you there, and you shed your blood for that act of love. Please pray for me, that I will have the same depth of love for all whom God calls me to serve. Holy Martyrs of North America, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.
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Lawrence OP, via Flickr: FeaturedOctober 18: Saint Luke the Evangelist—Feast
Read entire reflection online >>>October 18: Saint Luke the Evangelist—FeastFirst Century, died c. age 84Patron Saint of artists, bachelors, bookbinders, brewers, butchers, glassworkers, goldworkers …
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October 18: Saint Luke the Evangelist—Feast
First Century, died c. age 84
Patron Saint of artists, bachelors, bookbinders, brewers, butchers, glassworkers, goldworkers, laceworkers, notaries, physicians, and surgeons
Pre-Congregation canonization
Liturgical Color: Red
Quote:
Since many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the events that have been fulfilled among us, just as those who were eyewitnesses from the beginning and ministers of the word have handed them down to us, I too have decided, after investigating everything accurately anew, to write it down in an orderly sequence for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that you may realize the certainty of the teachings you have received. ~Luke 1:1–4
Prayer:
Saint Luke, you were a faithful servant of Saint Paul and a devout worshiper of Jesus, your Lord. You placed before God all your natural gifts, your education, time, and energy so that He could use you for the fulfillment of His holy will and the proclamation of the Gospel. Please pray for me, that I will always devote myself without hesitation to the fulfillment of God’s will, so that God can use me as He will to draw many to Christ. Saint Luke, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.
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Main image: via WikipediaOctober 17: Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr—Memorial
Read entire reflection online >>>October 17: Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr—MemorialEarly- to Mid-First Century–c. 107Patron Saint of the Church in Northern Africa and the Eastern …
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October 17: Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr—Memorial
Early- to Mid-First Century–c. 107
Patron Saint of the Church in Northern Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean
Invoked against throat diseases
Pre-Congregation canonization
Liturgical Color: Red
Quote:
I am writing to all the churches to let it be known that I will gladly die for God if only you do not stand in my way. I plead with you: show me no untimely kindness. Let me be food for the wild beasts, for they are my way to God. I am God’s wheat and bread. Pray to Christ for me that the animals will be the means of making me a sacrificial victim for God. No earthly pleasures, no kingdoms of this world can benefit me in any way. I prefer death in Christ Jesus to power over the farthest limits of the earth. ~Saint Ignatius, letter to the Romans
Prayer:
Saint Ignatius of Antioch, you were highly blessed to be part of the earliest days of the Church. You were touched by Christ, made the radical commitment to follow Him, served as a bishop, and died courageously and joyfully as a martyr. Please pray for me, that I will discover what you discovered and believe what you believed, so that I will also long for nothing other than to be in the service of God’s will, sacrificially laying my life down. Saint Ignatius of Antioch, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.
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Public domain, via WikimediaOctober 16: Saint Hedwig, Religious—Optional Memorial
Read entire reflection online >>>October 16: Saint Hedwig, Religious—Optional Memorial1174–1243Patron Saint of brides, widows, duchesses, those whose children have died, and difficult marriagesInvoked against …
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October 16: Saint Hedwig, Religious—Optional Memorial
1174–1243
Patron Saint of brides, widows, duchesses, those whose children have died, and difficult marriages
Invoked against jealousy
Canonized by Pope Clement IV on March 26, 1267
Liturgical Color: White
Quote:
The greater one is by birth, the greater one must be in virtue, and the more distinguished we are in station, the more we must distinguish ourselves by our conduct, in order to be a bright example to others. ~Maxim attributed to Saint Hedwig
Prayer:
Saint Hedwig, you were born of noble and wealthy lineage, yet you never allowed that to deter you from holiness. Instead, you used all you had for the glory of God and the advancement of the Church. Please pray for me, that I may use all I have been given in life for God’s glory and never for selfish or vain purposes. Saint Hedwig, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.
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Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsOctober 16: Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, Virgin—Optional Memorial
Read entire reflection online >>>October 16: Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, Virgin—Optional Memorial1647–1690Patron Saint of devotees of the Sacred Heart and those who have lost a parent while youngInvoked …
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October 16: Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, Virgin—Optional Memorial
1647–1690
Patron Saint of devotees of the Sacred Heart and those who have lost a parent while young
Invoked against polio and rheumatic fever
Canonized by Pope Benedict XV on May 13, 1920
Liturgical Color: White
Quote:
The Sacred Heart of Christ is an inexhaustible fountain and its sole desire is to pour itself out into the hearts of the humble so as to free them and prepare them to lead lives according to his good pleasure. From this divine heart three streams flow endlessly. The first is the stream of mercy for sinners; it pours into their hearts sentiments of contrition and repentance. The second is the stream of charity which helps all in need and especially aids those seeking perfection in order to find the means of surmounting their difficulties. From the third stream flow love and light for the benefit of his friends who have attained perfection; these he wishes to unite to himself so that they may share his knowledge and commandments and, in their individual ways, devote themselves wholly to advancing his glory. ~From a letter by Saint Margaret Mary
Prayer:
Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, from a tender age your heart was united with the Heart of Jesus, and His mother became your mother. You persevered through much turmoil in life but valiantly fulfilled the mission given to you. Please pray for me, that I will come to a deeper understanding of the suffering and Sacred Heart of Jesus, so that I will share in the abundant mercy from which it flows. Saint Margaret Mary, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.
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Image: Lawrence OP, via FlickrOctober 15: Saint Teresa of Jesus, Virgin and Doctor—Memorial
Read entire reflection online >>>October 15: Saint Teresa of Jesus, Virgin and Doctor—Memorial1515–1582Patron Saint of Spain, lacemakers, and those in need of grace, in religious orders, and ridiculed for their …
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October 15: Saint Teresa of Jesus, Virgin and Doctor—Memorial
1515–1582
Patron Saint of Spain, lacemakers, and those in need of grace, in religious orders, and ridiculed for their piety
Invoked against bodily ills, headaches, and sickness
Canonized by Pope Gregory XV on March 12, 1622
Declared a Doctor of the Church on September 27, 1970
Quote:
Let us imagine, then, that this castle has several mansions, or rooms; some above, some below, and others on the sides, and that in the center of all these is the principal room, in which subjects of the greatest secrecy are discussed between God and the soul. You should often reflect on this comparison; for perhaps our Lord may be pleased that I should help you by means thereof, to understand something regarding those favors He is pleased to bestow on souls, and what difference there is in them; this I may be able to explain, as far as my understanding can reach; but it is impossible for one to understand them all, because there are many, and how much more for a person so ignorant as I am? ~Saint Teresa, Interior Castle
Prayer:
Saint Teresa of Ávila, God called you to religious life, but within that life He called you deeper, into a profound life of mystical union with Him. Please pray for me, that I will come to know God with the same depth of knowledge you had, so that God can use me for the purpose to which He has called me. Saint Teresa of Ávila, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.
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Main: public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsOctober 14: Saint Callistus I, Pope and Martyr—Optional Memorial
Read entire reflection online >>>October 14: Saint Callistus I, Pope and Martyr—Optional MemorialLate Second Century–c. 223Patron Saint of cemetery workersPre-Congregation canonizationLiturgical Color …
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October 14: Saint Callistus I, Pope and Martyr—Optional Memorial
Late Second Century–c. 223
Patron Saint of cemetery workers
Pre-Congregation canonization
Liturgical Color: Red
Quote:
Calistus, by nationality a Roman, son of Domitius, from the district Urbs Ravennantium, occupied the see 5 years, | 6 years, 2 months and 10 days. He was bishop in the time of Macrinus and Theodoliobullus, from the consulship of Antoninus (AD 218) and of Alexander (AD 222). He was crowned with martyrdom. He instituted a fast from corn, wine and oil upon the Sabbath day thrice in the year, according to the word of the prophet, of a fourth, of a seventh, and of a tenth. He built a basilica beyond the Tiber. He held 5 ordinations in the month of December, 16 priests, 4 deacons, 8 bishops in divers places. He also was buried in the cemetery of Calipodius on the Via Aurelia at the third milestone, October 14. He constructed another cemetery on the Via Appia, where many priests and martyrs rest, which is called even to this day the cemetery of Calistus. ~Liber Pontificalis
Prayer:
Saint Callistus, you did not come from nobility but from slavery. Though you suffered greatly, God used those sufferings to form you into a man with a merciful heart who sought to reconcile every sinner with Him. Please pray for me, that I will be open to God’s abundant mercy in my life and show that mercy to others without exception. Saint Callistus, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.
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Main: Hugo DK, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsOctober 11: Saint John XXIII, Pope—Optional Memorial
Read entire reflection online >>>October 11: Saint John XXIII, Pope—Optional Memorial1881–1963Patron Saint of papal delegatesCanonized by Pope Francis on April 27, 2014Liturgical Color: WhiteQuote: Since the …
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October 11: Saint John XXIII, Pope—Optional Memorial
1881–1963
Patron Saint of papal delegates
Canonized by Pope Francis on April 27, 2014
Liturgical Color: White
Quote:
Since the Lord chose me, unworthy as I am, for this great service, I feel I have no longer any special ties in this life, no family, no earthly country or nation, nor any particular preferences with regard to studies or projects, even good ones. Now, more than ever, I see myself only as the humble and unworthy “servant of God and servant of the servants of God.” The whole world is my family. This sense of belonging to everyone must give character and vigor to my mind, my heart and my actions. ~Saint John XXIII, journal entry
Prayer:
Saint John XXIII, you were raised in humble conditions, were formed well in the faith, responded to God’s grace, and were used in powerful ways that have had a profound effect upon the Church and world. Please pray for me, that I will always remain faithful to God’s will so that He can use me in the particular ways He chooses. Saint John XXIII, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.
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Main via Wikimedia CommonsOctober 9: Saint John Leonardi, Priest—Optional Memorial
Read entire reflection online >>>October 9: Saint John Leonardi, Priest—Optional Memorial1541–1609Patron Saint of pharmacistsCanonized by Pope Pius XI on April 17, 1938Liturgical Color: WhiteQuote: Those who …
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October 9: Saint John Leonardi, Priest—Optional Memorial
1541–1609
Patron Saint of pharmacists
Canonized by Pope Pius XI on April 17, 1938
Liturgical Color: White
Quote:
Those who want to work for moral reform in the world must seek the glory of God before all else. Because he is the source of all good they must wait for his help, and pray for it in this difficult and necessary undertaking. They must then present themselves to those they seek to reform, as mirrors of every virtue and as lamps on a lamp-stand. Their upright lives and noble conduct must shine before all who are in the house of God. In this way they will gently entice the members of the Church to reform instead of forcing them, lest, in the words of the Council of Trent, they demand of the body what is not found in the head, and thus upset the whole order of the Lord’s household.
They will be like skilled physicians taking great pains to dispose of all the diseases that afflict the Church and require a cure. They will ready themselves to provide suitable remedies for each illness. ~Letter to Pope Paul V, from Saint John Leonardi
Prayer:
Saint John Leonardi, you came to know Christ in an intimate and personal way and desired to share your devotion with others. Though your mission was not warmly welcomed by those who opposed the Holy Spirit, God used you, nonetheless, to bring about much good. Please pray for me, that I will never allow opposition to hinder my fidelity to God’s will, but will be inspired by your own courage in the face of persecution and will follow in your example. Saint John Leonardi, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.
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Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsOctober 9: Saint John Henry Newman (England and Wales Memorial)
Read entire reflection online >>>October 9: Saint John Henry Newman (England and Wales Memorial)1801–1890Patron Saint of Newman CentersCanonized by Pope Francis on October 13, 2019Liturgical Color: WhiteQuote …
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October 9: Saint John Henry Newman (England and Wales Memorial)
1801–1890
Patron Saint of Newman Centers
Canonized by Pope Francis on October 13, 2019
Liturgical Color: White
Quote:
God has created me to do Him some definite service. He has committed some work to me which He has not committed to another. I have my mission. I may never know it in this life, but I shall be told it in the next. I am a link in a chain, a bond of connection between persons. He has not created me for naught. I shall do good; I shall do His work. I shall be an angel of peace, a preacher of truth in my own place, while not intending it if I do but keep His commandments. Therefore, I will trust Him, whatever I am, I can never be thrown away. If I am in sickness, my sickness may serve Him, in perplexity, my perplexity may serve Him. If I am in sorrow, my sorrow may serve Him. He does nothing in vain. He knows what He is about. He may take away my friends. He may throw me among strangers. He may make me feel desolate, make my spirits sink, hide my future from me. Still, He knows what He is about. ~Saint John Henry Newman
Prayer:
Saint John Henry Newman, you first went through a conversion when you were young, but that conversion was only a stepping stone to your later conversion. Please pray for me, and especially for college students, that we will never shy away from the Truth but will always seek it out and courageously follow where God leads us. Saint John Henry Newman, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.
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Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsOctober 9: Saint Denis, Bishop and Companions, Martyrs—Optional Memorial
Read entire reflection online >>>October 9: Saint Denis, Bishop and Companions, Martyrs—Optional MemorialThird CenturyPatron Saint of France, Paris, and possessed peopleInvoked against frenzy, headaches …
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October 9: Saint Denis, Bishop and Companions, Martyrs—Optional Memorial
Third Century
Patron Saint of France, Paris, and possessed people
Invoked against frenzy, headaches, hydrophobia, rabies, and strife
Pre-Congregation canonization
Liturgical Color: Red
Quote:
After this, they were brought before the judge and subjected to further torture. Then, the judge ordered the beheading of all three of them—Denis, Rusticus, and Eleutherius—while they were professing their faith in the Holy Trinity. This execution took place near the Temple of Mercury, and they were beheaded using three axes. Immediately after, the body of St. Denis stood up and carried his own head in his arms. Guided by an angel, he walked about two miles from the execution site, known as the Hill of the Martyrs, to the location where he now rests, which he chose through divine guidance. ~The Golden Legend
Prayer:
Saint Denis and companions, you courageously traveled to an unknown land, to an unknown people, to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You did so with prayer and trust in God’s divine guidance. God used you during your lives and continues to use you in your deaths. Please pray for me, that all that I am and all that I do will be done solely for the glory of God and the salvation of souls. Saints Denis, Rusticus, and Eleutherius, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.
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Léon Bonnat, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsOctober 7: Our Lady of the Rosary—Memorial
Read entire reflection online >>>October 7: Our Lady of the Rosary—MemorialLiturgical Color: WhiteQuote: One day, through the Rosary and the Scapular, Our Lady will save the world. ~Saint. DominicNever will …
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October 7: Our Lady of the Rosary—Memorial
Liturgical Color: White
Quote:
One day, through the Rosary and the Scapular, Our Lady will save the world. ~Saint. Dominic
Never will anyone who says his Rosary every day be led astray. This is a statement that I would gladly sign with my blood. ~Saint Louis de Montfort
Of all prayers the Rosary is the most beautiful and the richest in graces…love the Rosary and recite it every day with devotion. ~Saint Pius X
The Rosary is my favorite prayer. A marvelous prayer! Marvelous in its simplicity and its depth. ~Saint John Paul II
The Rosary is a priceless treasure inspired by God. ~Saint Louis de Montfort
The Rosary is the most excellent form of prayer and the most efficacious means of attaining eternal life. It is the remedy for all our evils, the root of all our blessings. There is no more excellent way of praying. ~Pope Leo XIII
Prayer:
Our Lady of the Rosary, you entrusted this holy prayer to Saint Dominic, and through him to the world. You are always attentive to the prayers of the Rosary and never fail to pour forth God’s grace in response. Please pray for me, that I will more deeply comprehend the power of the Rosary and will never fail in my duty to pray it every day. Our Lady of the Rosary, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.
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Main: Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsOctober 6: Saint Bruno, Priest—Optional Memorial
Read entire reflection online >>>October 6: Saint Bruno, Priest—Optional Memorial1030–1101Patron Saint of possessed peopleEquivalent canonization by Pope Leo X in 1514Liturgical Color: WhiteQuote: To my …
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October 6: Saint Bruno, Priest—Optional Memorial
1030–1101
Patron Saint of possessed people
Equivalent canonization by Pope Leo X in 1514
Liturgical Color: White
Quote:
To my brothers whom I love in Christ above all else, greetings from your brother, Bruno.
Now that I have heard from our dear brother Landwin a detailed and moving account of how firm you are in your resolve to follow a path of life so commendable and in accord with right reason and have learned of your ardent love and unflagging zeal for all that pertains to moral rectitude and the fullness of Christian maturity, my spirit rejoices in the Lord. I truly exult and am swept away by my impulse to praise and thanksgiving; yet at the same time I bitterly lament. I rejoice, as is only right, over the ripening fruits of your virtues; but I blush and bemoan my own condition, since I wallow so listless and inactive in the filth of my sins… ~Saint Bruno, letter to his brothers
Prayer:
Saint Bruno, you were drawn into a life of radical solitude and prayer, and you responded with incredible generosity. In that solitude, you met your divine Savior and entered into intimate communion with Him. Please pray for me, that I will daily enter into the solitude of prayer where I can be alone with God, shedding my attachments to the passing things of this world. May I discover what you discovered and live more fully in union with Christ. Saint Bruno, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.
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Main image: WikimediaOctober 5: Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, Priest—USA Optional Memorial
Read entire reflection online >>>October 5: Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, Priest—USA Optional Memorial1819–1867Invoked against cancerBeatified by Pope John Paul II on April 9, 2000Liturgical Color: WhiteQuote …
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October 5: Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, Priest—USA Optional Memorial
1819–1867
Invoked against cancer
Beatified by Pope John Paul II on April 9, 2000
Liturgical Color: White
Quote:
Every offering has value only insofar as one snatches it away from one’s own benefit and dedicates it to God through this self-conquest. One loves and gives precisely because one loves, and because one considers what is given as a good, as a treasure. Love of creatures must be subordinated to the love of God, whom one is pledged to love above all things. Time, in which we have found nothing to offer up to God, is lost for eternity. If it is only the duties of our vocation that we fulfill with dedication to the will of God; if it is the sweat of our faces that, in resignation, we wipe from our brow without murmuring; if it is suffering, temptations, difficulties with our fellowmen – everything we can present to God as an offering and can, through them, become like Jesus his Son. Where the sacrifice is great and manifold, there, in the same proportion, is the hope of glory more deeply and more securely grounded in the heart of him who makes it. ~From the Letters of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos
Prayer:
Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, God called you to be a priest, and you fulfilled your priestly duties with extraordinary zeal. You touched one soul at a time, leaving a legacy of converted hearts. Please pray for me, that I will strive to live a life of exceptional holiness throughout the ordinary moments of my life, seeking to touch every soul I encounter every day. Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.
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Read entire reflection online >>>October 5: Saint Faustina Kowalska, Virgin—Optional Memorial1905–1938Patron Saint of The Divine Mercy devotionCanonized by Pope John Paul II on April 30, 2000Liturgical Color …
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October 5: Saint Faustina Kowalska, Virgin—Optional Memorial
1905–1938
Patron Saint of The Divine Mercy devotion
Canonized by Pope John Paul II on April 30, 2000
Liturgical Color: White
Quote:
I am to write down the encounters of my soul with You, O God, at the moments of Your special visitations. I am to write about You, O Incomprehensible in mercy towards my poor soul. Your holy will is the life of my soul. I have received this order through him who is for me Your representative here on earth, who interprets Your holy Will to me. Jesus, You see how difficult it is for me to write, how unable I am to put down clearly what I experience in my soul. O God, can a pen write down that for which many a time there are no words? But You give the order to write, O God; that is enough for me. ~Diary of Saint Faustina, #6
Prayer:
Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska of the Blessed Sacrament, as God spoke to you, you listened and responded. Through you, the message of Mercy has been profoundly revealed and an invitation to live in God’s mercy has been given. Please pray for me, that I will be open to that Ocean of Mercy pouring forth from Heaven, so that it will flood my soul and affect many others through me. Saint Faustina, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.
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