Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed
Franciscan Media
November 2
Following the ancient tradition within the Church of offering prayers for the faithful departed, today we offer our prayers for all of our deceased relatives and friends, trusting in the power of prayer and the infinite mercy of God.
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Solemnity of All Saints
Franciscan Media
November 1
While many saints have a specific feast day on which we celebrate their lives and work, the vast majority of the saints of heaven do not. Today we celebrate all of those men, women, and children who have gone before ...
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Saint Wolfgang of Regensburg
Franciscan Media
October 31
Saint Wolfgang served many years as a teacher before becoming a Benedictine monk. He was named the bishop of Regensburg by the emperor and served reluctantly but well until his death in 994.
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Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez
Franciscan Media
October 30
Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez lost his mother, wife, and daughter within a period of three years. He retired to his sister’s home, and after the death of his son, he entered the Jesuit Order, where he served as college porter. Saint ...
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Editorial: Lord, Save Us from ‘Cute’ Saints!
Pat McCloskey, OFM
October 29, 2020
“Cute” isn’t all bad, but this way of looking at saints hides the wideness of God's mercy.
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Saint Narcissus of Jerusalem
Franciscan Media
October 29
Some speculate that Saint Narcissus lived well beyond 100; some say he lived to 160. We don't know much about him, but a number of miracles are attributed to him. Narcissus served as bishop of Jerusalem in the late second ...
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