(Feast Day ~ October 9) On October 9, we venerate St. Denys. As with St. Bavo, whom we venerated on October 1, St Denys was adopted as the particular saint whose prayers were requested by the people of France, their patron saint. In the early 3rd century, Denys (or Dionysius), who was Italian by birth, […]
Saints Sergius & Bacchus, Martyrs
(Feast Day ~ October 7) On October 7, we celebrate the feast day of two Roman soldiers who received the crown of martyrdom in the Diocletian persecutions. According to traditional accounts, both Sergius and Bacchus were officers serving on the frontier of the empire and were highly regarded for their bravery. However, when their Christian […]
St. Faith, Virgin & Martyr
(Feast Day ~ October 6) One of the reasons for venerating the saints of the Church is that their lives and even deaths provide us with wonderful examples to emulate. We learn from them what a courageous Christian witness, no matter the consequences, is like. We learn of bravery in the face of persecution. We […]
The Followers of the Apostles
How, in the first 3 centuries Anno Domino, did Christianity spread? How did the knowledge of Jesus Christ pass from twelve of His followers and their families and friends to people all around the Mediterranean and beyond? How – despite sporadic and then systematic persecution – did an estimated 10% of the population of the […]
St. Dionysios the Areopagite
(Feast Day ~ October 3) The task of a judge is to weigh evidence, to hear arguments for and against a case, to rise above the narrow limitations of his own background and experience, and to make impartial and fair decisions regarding the truth of the matter before him. This is a tremendous responsibility and […]
The Holy Guardian Angels
(Feast Day ~ October 2) The Church always holds before us the reminder of the celestial beings, the angels. We celebrate the feast of the Holy Guardian Angels on October 2. The secular world is also concerned with angels. Movies and television shows portray angels doing good deeds and making rescues. However appealing these portrayals […]
St. Bavo, Patron Saint of Haarlem
(Feast Day ~ October 1) Christians have always invoked the prayers of the saints, especially in times of crisis. Often, an apparition of a saint or angel, or possession of relics, has provided comfort and encouragement in perilous times for individuals, cities, or even whole nations. Since the time of our national tragedy, September 11, […]
St. Remigius
(Feast Day ~ October 1) We Christians believe, as did our Jewish ancestors, that God is working in history to bring about his plan for mankind. Whether slowly and “in the fulness of time”, or in a sudden, miraculous event, God’s purpose for us is being made known. Our free will allows us to cooperate […]
The Finding (Invention) of the Cross
(May 3) Having just experienced again the drama of Holy Week and Pascha – having walked the way of the Cross with our Lord, lamented his sufferings and venerated his Cross; having run to see the empty tomb and rejoice in his Resurrection – we now celebrate the recovery of this most sacred relic which […]
St. Athanasius of Alexandria
(Feast Day ~ May 2) Christianity abounds in apparent contradictions with the world around us. Our symbol of triumph – the Cross – is, in the eyes of the world, a vehicle for execution and a symbol for failure. Our Savior’s call for loving our enemies and turning the other cheek is viewed as weakness […]
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