Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Today focuses on our Blessed Mother’s compassion and what she suffered during the first Passiontide.
September
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.
The Transfiguration of our Lord Jesus Christ
This feast commemorates Christ’s manifestation of his Divine Glory to the Apostles Peter, James, and John.