10/01 St. Therese of the Child Jesus Her motto is truly one that she has lived to the fullest, both in life and as a Saint — “The Little Flower” Read more…
10/02 The Guardian Angels Their role is to represent individuals before God, to watch over them always…Read more…
10/03 Bl. Columba Marmion His preaching writing, and spiritual advice were wise, rich, and profound. Read more…
10/04 St. Francis of Assisi The little poor man of Assisi. Read more…
10/05 St. Faustina Kowalska She willingly offered her personal sufferings in union with Him to atone for the sins of others. Read more…
10/06 St. Bruno of Cologne He had a dream of living in solitude and prayer. Read more…
10/07 Our Lady of the Rosary This feast was instituted by Pope St. Pius V in thanksgiving for the great naval victory over the Turks in 1570. Read more…
10/08 Bl. John Lowe An English Catholic priest and martyr.Read more…
10/09 St. Denis & Companions This martyr and patron of France is regarded as the first bishop of Paris. Read more…
10/10 Bl. Angela Maria Truszkowska As a young woman, she devoted herself to working for the poor and needy. Read more…
10/11 St. John XXlll His most famous encyclicals were Mother and Teacher (1961) and Peace on Earth (1963). Read more…
10/12 St. Seraphin of Monte Grenario Seraphin spent three hours in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament daily. Read more…
10/13 Bl. Alexandrina Maria da Costa Victim Soul of the Eucharist & of the consecration to the Immaculate Heart according to Fatima. Read more…
10/14 Bl. Marie Poussepin Mary Poussepin began her institute of the Dominican Sisters of Charity in Angerville. Read more…
10/15 St. Teresa of Jesus She is the patron saint of headache sufferers. Read more…
10/16 St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Her early years were marked by sickness and a painful home situation. Read more…
10/17 St. Ignatius of Antioch Ignatius was an intelligent and articulate leader who would rather die than compromise his faith. Read more…
10/18 St. Luke the Evangelist Luke is the only Gentile to have written books in the Bible. Read more…
10/19 St. Isaaic Jogues He & Companions are North American Martyrs Read more…
10/20 St. Paul of the Cross Paul is most notable for his fervent love for God and his special devotion to the Passion of Jesus. Read more…
10/21 St. Gaspar Apostle of the Devotion to the Most Precious Blood of Jesus Read more…
10/22 St. John Paul II A vocal advocate for human rights, John Paul often spoke out about suffering in the world. Read more…
10/23 St. John of Capistrano As a Franciscan friar, he assisted Saint Bernardine of Siena. Read more…
10/24 St. Anthony Mary Claret The “spiritual father of Cuba”… Read more…
10/25 Bl. Thaddeus McCarthy Bishop of Cork and Cloyne and praised in the very highest terms by Pope Innocent VIII. Read more…
10/26 Bl. Bonaventure of Potenza Bonaventure was born of poor but virtuous parents in Potenza in the kingdom of Naples. Read more…
10/27 St. Gaudiosus of Naples Gaudiosus’ relics were later buried in the Catacombs of San Gennaro in the 6th century. Read more…
10/28 St. Jude Thaddeus St. Jude who was one of the first disciples to join Jesus Read more…
10/29 St. Colman Colman became the third abbot-bishop of Lindisfarne in 661 Read more…
10/30 Bl. Angelus of Acri So often had he come to the Friary and gone home shortly after that some of the wittier Brothers began to refer to him as the ‘commuting novice’. Read more…
10/31 Bl. Thomas of Florence Thomas led such a wild life for a time that parents warned their sons to stay away from him. Read more…
For Peace of Mind
Loving God, please grant me peace of mind and calm my troubled heart. …
Give me the strength and clarity of mind to find my purpose and walk the path you’ve laid out for me.
I trust your Love God, and know that you will heal this stress.
Just as the sun rises each day against the dark of night.
