October 5th
“Prayer is an act of love; words are not needed.”
-St. Teresa of Avila

October 5th
“Prayer is an act of love; words are not needed.”
-St. Teresa of Avila

by Theresa Cavicchio, OFS
The feast of Saint Francis of Assisi (1182 – 1226 A.D.) is celebrated each year on October 4th, often with commemorations of his renowned devotion to all of God’s creation. Some of the faithful take beloved pets to receive a special blessing in his name. Others recall his care for the environment, a particularly timely topic dear to the heart of Pope Francis. Still others renew their attraction to his life of simplicity and poverty.

October 4th
“Prayer is a wine which makes glad the heart of man...”
-St. Bernard
The lawsuits against physicians who rush minors into transitioning gender continue to pile up. The latest case involves a 21-year-old woman who claims doctors at the University of Nebraska Medical Center rushed her through the process of transitioning to a boy when she was 16-years-old. She has filed suit against the hospital and the doctors for medical malpractice.
JB asks: "My friend found out her psychologist is into the occult and is encouraging her to be ordained a priest in her religion. The psychologist says my friend will be able to consecrate the Eucharist. My friend (Catholic) wants nothing to do with her religion but wonders if she should still see her. The psychologist is her only support right now and is very kind. Is it ok for her to continue?"

October 2nd
“To pray is the same thing as to speak.”
-St. Isidore of Seville

October 2nd
“He prays best who does not know that he is praying.”
-St Anthony (4th Century)

October 1st
“The devil is very much afraid of resolute souls, knowing by experience that they inflict great injury upon him.”
-St. Teresa of Avila

September 30th
"As a Christian, you are a witness of Christ; therefore give testimony to Him!"
-Fr. Emil Neubert
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