St. Francis and St. Clareby Theresa Cavicchio, OFS
The October 4th feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi (1182 – 1226 A.D.) offers an opportunity to reflect on some of those who supported him in his ministry. While numerous male followers flocked to join Francis’ Friars Minor, here we will consider some of the holy women who played significant roles in his story.
October 4
"Be very kind... it is both an act of charity and an exercise of patience."
-St. Thérèse of Lisieux
October 3
"We should never fear the battle when the good of our neighbor is involved."
-St. Thérèse of Lisieux
Photo courtesy of Wikicommons Images, Kineziolv, CC BY-SA 4.0MJB asks: “My counselor has suggested that I consider a treatment called psychokinesiology to treat my stress-related problems. It sounds a little wacky to me. Is it okay to use this treatment?"
October 2
"Sanctity is an interior disposition which makes us humble and little in God's arms, conscious of our weakness and trusting even to audacity in the goodness of our Father."
-St. Thérèse of Lisieux
October 1 Feast of St. Thérèse of Lisieux
"Only God can see what is at the bottom of our hearts; we are half-blind."
-St. Thérèse of Lisieux
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDSAn article posted on the feminist website, Jezebel, entitled “We Paid Etsy Witches to Curse Charlie Kirk,” is sparking outrage among both friends and foes of Kirk, an iconic political activist who was gunned down on the campus of Utah Valley University on September 10.
September 30
"May the things of earth never be able to trouble my soul, and may nothing disturb my peace."
-St. Thérèse of Lisieux
September 29
"A word or a smile is often enough to put fresh life in a despondent soul."
-St. Thérèse of Lisieux
September 28
"May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be."
-St. Thérèse of Lisieux
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