St. Teresa of the Child Jesus
Today is the memorial of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face, more popularly known as “the Little Flower”.
Saintmaker Liturgical Life
Vigil of All Souls (Hallow’s Eve)
The day that comes before All Saints’ is one on which we unofficially remember the damned and the reality of Hell.
The Holy Guardian Angels
Our guardian angel accompanies our soul to purgatory or heaven, and remains our coheir in the heavenly kingdom.
Pentecost Vigil and Pentecost Sunday
Pentecost concludes Easter and marks the day that the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles in the upper room.
St. Joseph the Worker
The feast of St. Joseph the Worker, established by Pope Pius XII in 1955, gives all workmen a model and a protector.
Vigil of the Ascension And Ascension Thursday
On the feast of the Ascension, we commemorate the elevation of our Lord into heaven by His own power on the fortieth day after His resurrection.
Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Today focuses on our Blessed Mother’s compassion and what she suffered during the first Passiontide.
The Dedication of St. Michael, Archangel (Michaelmas) / Feast of the Holy Archangels
Also called “Michaelmas”, we honor St. Michael the Archangel, whose name means, “Who is Like God?” The new calendar celebrates the feast of the three archangels.
Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Roodmas)
Also called “Roodmas”, this day recalls the dedication of the Basilica of the Resurrection and also the true Cross.
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Nine months ago, Mary was immaculately conceived in the womb of her mother, St. Anne, by St. Joachim.