October 1: Memorial of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church My daughter has dressed up as Thérèse of Lisieux a couple of times, inspired by learning about her simple yet profound zeal of love and the way she lived her life, as well as by the beautiful imagery ofContinue reading “St. Thérèse of Lisieux: The Little Way of Love”
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Saint Teresa of Calcutta, Pray for Us
Today the Catholic Church commemorates Saint Teresa of Calcutta, better known to many of us as Mother Teresa. Born Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu in 1910 in Skopje, she devoted her life to serving Christ through the poorest, sickest, and most forgotten people of society. She founded the Missionaries of Charity and spent her life reminding theContinue reading “Saint Teresa of Calcutta, Pray for Us”
Saint Augustine, Pray For Us
Today the Church commemorates the solemnity of Saint Augustine of Hippo. Yesterday we recognized Saint Augustine’s mother who wept and prayed fervently for her son’s conversion experience. As a Bishop and Doctor of the Church, Saint Augustine is influential in setting the foundational theological principles of the early church in which topics of predestination, grace,Continue reading “Saint Augustine, Pray For Us”
St. Bernard, Pray For Us
St. Bernard of Clairvaux (1090–1153) was a French abbot, theologian, and mystic, and one of the most influential churchmen of the 12th century. He is recognized as a Doctor of the Church for his profound spiritual writings and teachings. Key points of his life: Early Life: Born into a noble family near Dijon, France, Bernard was well-educated andContinue reading “St. Bernard, Pray For Us”
Holy Week Reflection
The Church ushers in the holiest time of the year with Palm Sunday. From the joyful cries of Hosanna in the highest to the haunting shouts of Crucify Him, we are invited to enter deeply into the Paschal Mystery. Our King, Jesus, came to dwell among us, taking on human flesh so that He mightContinue reading “Holy Week Reflection”
