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28th September - Memorial at choice of St. Laurence Ruiz and Companions, Martyrs. Born - November 28, 1594, Binondo, Manila, Captaincy General of the Philippines Died - September 29, 1637 (aged 42), Nagasaki, Hizen Province, Tokugawa Shogunate Venerated in - Catholic Church Beatified - February 18, 1981, Manila, Philippines by Pope John Paul II Canonized - October 18, 1987, Vatican City by Pope John Paul II Major shrine - Binondo Church, Binondo, Manila, Philippines Feast - September 28 Attributes - Rosary in clasped hands, gallows and pit, Barong Tagalog or camisa de chino and black trousers, cross, palm of martyrdom Patronage - The Philippines, Filipinos, Overseas Filipino Workers and migrant workers, immigrants, the poor, separated families, Filipino youth, Chinese-Filipinos, Filipino Altar servers, Tagalogs, Archdiocese of Manila. Lawrence Ruiz is the first Filipino to be canonized a saint. He and 15 others were martyred at Nagasaki, Japan in 1637. The group included two consecrated women, two other laymen, two brothers and nine priests. Lawrence was born in Manila in the Philippines; his father was Chinese and his mother Filipino. He became associated with the Dominicans and was a member of the Confraternity of the Holy Rosary. These Dominicans taught him Spanish, and from his parents he learned Chinese and Tagalog. He became a professional calligrapher and transcribed documents. He married and had three children. In 1636, he fled the Philippines after being accused of murder. He joined a missionary group headed for Japan, where Catholics were being persecuted. It was soon found out that the members of this group were Catholic, so they were arrested and taken to Nagasaki. They were tortured for several days, first crushed while hanging upside down for three days, then the bodies were burned, with the ashes thrown into the Pacific Ocean on 30th September 1637. Pope John Paul II canonized these martyrs in 1987. See also: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorenzo_Ruiz https://catholicsaints.info/saint-lorenzo-ruiz-of-manila/ https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/homilies/1981/documents/hf_jp-ii_hom_19810218_beatificazione-ruiz.html |
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28th September - Memorial at choice of St. Wenceslaus, Martyr. Born - c. 911, Prague, Bohemia Died - September 28, 935, Stará Boleslav, Bohemia Venerated in - Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church Major shrine - St Vitus Cathedral, Prague Feast - September 28 Attributes - Crown, dagger, burning eagle on a banner Patronage - Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic The “Good King Wenceslaus” of the Christmas carol fame was born in 907 in Bohemia succeeding his father as duke in 922. Was educated mainly be his grandmother Ludmilla, a devout Christian. Following the advice of the clergy he worked for the religious and educational improvement of his people. He was martyred in 929 as a result of a pagan reaction to his reforms. His relics were translated to the church of St. Vitus in Prague where they became the centre of his cult and a place of pilgrimage. His feast was celebrated from 985 and within twenty or thirty years he became Bohemia’s patron saint. The Crown of Wenceslaus became to be seen as a symbol of Czech nationalism and independence. Sadly, the events described in the carol are not based on any known incident in the saint’s life. See also: https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15587b.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wenceslaus_I,_Duke_of_Bohemia |
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29th September - Feast of the Archangels Michael, Raphael and Gabriel.
The existence of the spiritual, non-corporeal beings that Sacred Scripture usually calls “angels” is a truth of faith. The witness of Scripture is as clear as the unanimity of Tradition.
As purely spiritual creatures angels have intelligence and will: they are personal and immortal creatures, surpassing in perfection all visible creatures, as the splendour of their glory bears witness. In her liturgy, the Church joins with the angels to adore the thrice-holy God. She invokes their assistance (in the Roman Canon’s Supplices te rogamus ... [‘Almighty God, we pray that your angel ...’]; in the funeral liturgy’s In Paradisum deducant te angeli ... [‘May the angels lead you into Paradise ...’]). Moreover, in the ‘Cherubic Hymn’ of the Byzantine Liturgy, she celebrates the memory of certain angels more particularly (St. Michael, St. Gabriel, St. Raphael, and the guardian angels). Catechism of the Catholic Church 335. See also: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archangel Michael https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/10275b.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_(archangel) https://catholicsaints.info/michael-the-archangel/ https://www.christianiconography.info/goldenLegend/michael.htm Attributes - Archangel; Treading on a dragon; carrying a banner, scales, sword, and weighing souls Patronage - Protector of the Jewish people, Guardian of the Catholic Church, Vatican City, sickness, police officers, military. Raphael https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12640b.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raphael_(archangel) https://catholicsaints.info/raphael-the-archangel/ Attributes - Archangel holding a bottle or flask; Archangel walking with Tobias; Archangel sounding a trumpet; young man carrying a fish; young man carrying a staff Patronage - Apothecaries; Ordained marriage; blind people; bodily ills; diocese of Madison, WI; druggists; archdiocese of Dubuque, Iowa; eye problems; guardian angels; happy meetings; insanity; lovers; mental illness; nightmares; nurses; pharmacists; healing; physicians; shepherds; sick people; travellers; young people; archdiocese of Seattle, Washington; Abra de Ilog, Mindoro Occidental, Philippines Gabriel https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/06330a.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriel https://catholicsaints.info/gabriel-the-archangel/ Attributes - Archangel; Clothed in blue or white garments; Carrying a lily, a trumpet, a shining lantern, a branch from Paradise, a scroll, and a sceptre.
Patronage - Telecommunication workers, radio broadcasters, messengers, postal workers, clerics, diplomats, stamp collectors, Portugal, Santander, Cebu, ambassadors |
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30th September - Memorial of St. Jerome, Priest and Doctor.
Jerome Latin: Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus; Greek: Εὐσέβιος Σωφρόνιος Ἱερώνυμος; c. 347 – 30 September 420), also known as Jerome of Stridon, was a Latin priest, confessor, theologian, and historian; he is commonly known as Saint Jerome. Born -c. 342–347, Stridon (possibly Strido Dalmatiae, on the border of Dalmatia and Pannonia (located in modern Croatia) Died - 30 September 420 (aged approximately 73–78), Bethlehem, Palaestina Prima Education - Catechetical School of Alexandria Notable work - The Vulgate, De viris illustribus, Chronicon Notable ideas - Perpetual virginity of Mary Venerated in - Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church, Anglican Communion, Lutheranism, Oriental Orthodoxy
Major shrine - Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Rome, Italy Born c. 341 in Strido, hear Aquileia in Dalmatia, Jerome, following early education by his father, subsequently studied under the grammarian Donatus in Rome and was baptised some time before 366. At Antioch in 374, following a dream during a serious illness, he became a hermit in the desert of Chalcis in Syria giving up his well-lived classics and began the study of Hebrew so that he could study Scripture in its original language. He was ordained a priest at Antioch and subsequently studied under Gregory of Nazianzus in Constantinople. He is best known for his translation of the Bible into Latin and for his commentaries on the books of the prophets and the Epistles – that on the Gospel of St. Matthew was considered a standard work. His achievements as a scholar were somewhat marred by his difficult, cantankerous temperament and his sarcastic with which made him enemies. He died in Bethlehem in 420 and was buried under the Church of the Nativity there. Later his body was translated to the basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome. O Lord, show your mercy to me and gladden my heart. I am like the man on the way to Jericho who was overtaken by robbers, wounded and left for dead. O Good Samaritan, come to my aid, I am like the sheep that went astray. O Good Shepherd, seek me out and bring me home in accord with your will. Let me dwell in your house all the days of my life and praise you for ever and ever with those who are there. See also https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08341a.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerome https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/ https://catholicsaints.info/saint-jerome/ https://www.christianiconography.info/goldenLegend/jerome.htm |
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1st October - Memorial of St. Teresa of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor. Born - Marie Françoise-Thérèse Martin, 2 January 1873, Alençon, Orne, France Died - 30 September 1897 (aged 24), Lisieux, Calvados, France Venerated in - Catholic Church Beatified - 29 April 1923 by Pope Pius XI Canonized - 17 May 1925 by Pope Pius XI Major shrine - Basilica of St. Thérèse, Lisieux, France; National Shrine of St. Thérèse, Darien, Illinois, U.S.; St Theresa's School, Morigaon, Assam, India; National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica, Royal Oak, Michigan, U.S.; Shrine of St. Therese, Doctor of the Church, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines Feast - 1 October (Roman Calendar); 3 October (Pre-1969 Roman Calendar, Melkite Calendar) Attributes - Discalced Carmelite habit, crucifix, roses Patronage - Missionaries; France; Russia; HIV/AIDS sufferers; florists and gardeners; tuberculosis; the Russicum; orphans; homeless peoples; stateless peoples; Australia; Alaska, United States; Pasay, Philippines; Santa Teresita, Batangas, Philippines; Antipolo, Philippines; Fresno, California, United States; Witbank, South Africa; Kisumu, Kenya; Pueblo, Colorado, United States; Gardens of Vatican City; Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States Thérèse of Lisieux (French: sainte Thérèse de Lisieux), born Marie Françoise-Thérèse Martin (2 January 1873 – 30 September 1897), also known as Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face, was a French Catholic Discalced Carmelite nun who is widely venerated in modern times. She is popularly known as "The Little Flower of Jesus", or simply "The Little Flower.” Thérèse has been a highly influential model of sanctity for Catholics and for others because of the simplicity and practicality of her approach to the spiritual life. Together with Francis of Assisi, she is one of the most popular saints in the history of the church. Pope Pius X called her "the greatest saint of modern times". Prayer: "For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy" Teresa was born in 1873 at Alençon, the youngest daughter of Louis Martin, a watchmaker and was brought up in an atmosphere of traditional piety and separation that was characteristic of the middle-class French Catholicism of the period. In 1877 the family moved to Lisieux where, following the example of her elder sisters, Teresa became a Carmelite nun aged just fifteen. Her short life was characterized by the manner in which she performed every aspect of the austere Carmelite regime extraordinarily well. She never held important responsibility but in 1893 became assistant to the novice-mistress. Two years later, in 1895, she had a haemorrhage which was the first sign of the tuberculosis that was to kill her. Because of this she did not volunteer to the Carmelite missionary foundation in Vietnam but remained in her convent suffering heroically in silence. In June 1897 she was moved to the convent infirmary where she died on the 30th of September. Beatified in 1923, she was canonized in 1925, was declared the patroness of the missions in 1927 and of France in 1947. See also: https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/17721a.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Th%C3%A9r%C3%A8se_of_Lisieux https://catholicsaints.info/saint-therese-of-lisieux/ https://saintscatholic.blogspot.com/2018/10/saint-therese-of-lisieux-saint-therese.html https://www.ccel.org/ccel/therese/autobio.html |
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2nd October - Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels. From infancy to death human life is surrounded by their watchful care and intercession. Beside each believer stands an angel as protector and shepherd leading him to life. Already here on earth the Christian life shares by faith in the blessed company of angels and men united in God. Catechism of the Catholic Church 336. Prayers to One's Guardian Angel. Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom His love commits me here. Ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen O Guardian Angel, whom God in his infinite mercy has appointed over me, enlighten, protect, direct, and govern me this day. Amen. See also: https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07049c.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guardian_angel https://saintscatholic.blogspot.com/2018/10/feast-of-holy-angel-guardians.html |
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3rd October - Memorial at choice of St. Thomas de Cantilupe. Born - c. 1218, Hambleden, Buckinghamshire, England Died - 25 August 1282 (aged 63–64), Ferento, Montefiascone, Papal States (now Italy) Title as Saint - Thomas of Hereford Canonized - 17 April 1320, by Pope John XXII Attributes - dressed as a bishop Shrines - Hereford Cathedral Born in c. 1218 at Hambledon in Buckinghamshire, Thomas came from a noble family related to the earls of Pembroke, Hereford and Abergavenny; his father was a steward of the royal household. An uncle, Walter, the Bishop of Worcester, was entrusted with his education and in 1237 Thomas was sent to Oxford. Sadly this coincided with a period of considerable student unrest and Thomas and his brother Hugh were sent to Paris instead. Thomas was ordained to the priesthood and took part in the Council of Lyons in 1245 and obtained from the pope the useful dispensation of being able to hold several benefices at the same time. He read civil law at Orléans and obtained his licence in canon law in Paris. He returned to Oxford and became Chancellor of the University in 1261. He supported the barons against Henry III and following the king’s defeat at the battle of Lewes he became the Chancellor of England, a post he held for only a year until the defeat of Simon de Montfort at Evesham. Following this he retired to Paris but later returned to Oxford to serve a second term as Chancellor beginning in 1273. Two years later he was elected as bishop of Hereford which because of the ineffectiveness if his two predecessors and the civil wars, was in a reduced state due to the aggression of local lords. As a bishop Thomas was a changed character – he wore a hair shirt, was zealous in vesting his diocese and particularly in confirming children. He rebuked public sinners, especially the wealthy and forbade unauthorized pluralism. Unfortunately, his zeal would bring him into conflict with the angular Archbishop of Canterbury, John Pecham (1279-92) over the subject of metropolitan jurisdiction, especially in matters relating to wills and marriages which had, or should have, been dealt with by the Hereford courts. This led to Thomas being excommunicated by his metropolitan and he died in 1282 on his way to the papal court at Orvieto where he was buried but his heart and some of his bones were returned to Hereford. He was canonised in 1320. See also: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_de_Cantilupe https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14694c.htm https://www.bartleby.com/210/10/022.html |