Feast Days in October

During October, the Liturgy continues to reflect on the mystery of Jesus. We follow his life through the Gospels and focus on his teachings and parables and what it means for each of us to be a follower of Jesus. We would like to pay special attention to the liturgical feasts of two of the most wonderful, unique, and popular saints of the universal Church during October.

St. Therese of the Child Jesus (October 1)

and 

St. Francis of Assisi (October 4)

ST. Therese of the Child Jesus was a French Discalced Carmelite widely venerated in modern times. St. Therese has been a highly influential model of sanctity for Catholics and for people of other denominations because of her simplicity and practicality of her approach to the spiritual life. She is one of the most popular saints in the history of the Church. Pope St. Pius X called her “the greatest saint of modern times. 

The Spirituality of St. Therese of the Child Jesus

Tuesday, September 30, 6:30 pm Room B                                                                     
(after the reflection on the Sunday’s Gospel)                                                                                                                                                            

St. Francis of Assisi                                                                                                               
St. Francis founded the Catholic Church’s Franciscan Order in Italy during the 13th century. He is remembered for his generosity to the poor and suffering. Pope Benedict XVI called him a great saint and a joyful man who taught the Church that the secret of true happiness is to become saints, close to God. Francis shared in the Lord’s suffering and miraculously received Christ’s wounds, the stigmata, in his own flesh, September, 1224. St. Francis died on October 3 1226 and was canonized in 1228.

St. Francis of Assisi         

Tuesday, October 7, 6:30 pm, Room B

(after the reflection on the Sunday’s Gospel)