Memorial of Saints (September 30)

Feasts, Obligatory and Optional Memorials of Saints

• St. Jerome, priest and Doctor of the Church
• Gregory the Illuminator, bishop;
• Honorius of Canterbury, bishop;
• Simon and Crepy

Jerome (died 420): at Bethlehem; from Dalmatia; devoted
monk and ascetic; wrote numerous commentaries on the Bible and authored Latin ("Vulgate") translation of the Bible; one of the four great doctors of the Latin Church; patron of scripture scholars. Learn more

St. Jerome is also a Father of the Church. The Fathers of the Church are the Pillars of the Church. They belong either to the Latin Church or the Greek Church. St. Jerome is a Latin Father of the Church. Learn more details of the Church Fathers.

26th Sunday of the Year (B)

Reflections for the 26th Sunday of the Year (B)
Numbers 11:25-29
Psalm 19
James 5:1-6
Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48

To be posted and published soon.

Memorial of Saints (September 29)

Feasts, Obligatory and Optional Memorials of Saints

• Sts. Michael, Gabriel & Raphael
• Rhipsime, Gaiana, and Companions, virgins and martyrs;
• Theodota of Philippolis, martyr

Sts. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael: These biblical messengers signify God's transcendence and loving care: Michael (meaning "Who is like God?"), Gabriel ("God's Strength") and Raphael ("God's Remedy"); Michael: patron of security forces and of the sick; Gabriel: of telecommunications and postal service; Raphael: of travelers and the blind.