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  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 4th of October WELCOME! JOSEF ENGLING, SEMINARIAN On January 5, 1898, Josef Engling was born as one of seven children of August Engling, tailor, in the Catholic parish of Prossitten, Rößel district in Warmia/East Prussia.  His desire to become a missionary in Cameroon must have arisen in 1912. The Pallottines run the Catholic mission in the then German colony of Cameroon since 1890, founded the "Mission House" in Limburg in 1892 and set up schools to educate boys in Ehrenbreitstein in 1893 and in Vallendar in 1901. Via subscription, Joseph's parents regularly received the "Star of Africa" ​​( Stern von Afrika ) and the "Rosary" ( Rosenkranz ) publications. Josef's connection to the Pallottines was established through their missionary magazines. Towards the end of his eight years of schooling, he took Latin lessons from his priest. He then turned to the provincial superior in Limburg. In hi...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 4th of October WELCOME! SAINT MARSUS, CONFESSOR Monastery yard in the snow According to Gallica Christiana* (II. 998) , Saint Marsus was a priest of the Archdiocese of Cologne. His relics are venerated in Essen (Assencium , Essenda). Abbess Mechtild III . [Mechtild II.](998-1003) facilitated this translation. The  Bollandists * confirm this fact, and state that Auxerre was Marsus' area of ​​influence during his lifetime. His name is also spelled Massus, Marusius, Marcus. The  Bollandists * reckon him to have been the right hand of Saint Peregrine, the first bishop of Auxerre. Following his death, Marsus was buried in the Church of Saint Corcodomus in Mont Artre (Monte Autrico). The transfer of his mortal remains to Essen took place in the 10th century under Otto III. (II. 387–390.) Since the abbess Mechtild indeed lived around this time (Gall. Chr. III. 775), there is no contradiction regarding the time....

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 4th of October BLESSED ERVEUS, ABBOT Of high nobility in spirit and body, Blessed Erveus (Erucus) became abbot of the Cistercian Order (Ursicampi) in the diocese of Noyon.  Saint Bernard  prophesied of him that he would attain a high degree of perfection. After many works of piety and brilliant miracles, Erveus went home to the Lord in A.D. 1142. The hagiographers give him various titles. Bucelin * calls him Erucus and Herveus. (II. 323) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 88) *A hagiography source used by the authors  Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of the blessed Erveus may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 4th of October SAINT HIEROTHEUS, CONFESSOR Today, we also commemorate Saint Hierotheus. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Athens, Saint Hierotheus, disciple of the blessed apostle Paul." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Hierotheus may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 4th of October SAINTS CAIUS, FAUSTUS, AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saints Caius, Faustus, and Companions. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Alexandria, the holy priests and deacons Caius, Faustus, Eusebius, Chaeremon, Lucius, and their companions. Some of them were martyred in the persecution of Valerian; others, for serving the martyrs, received the reward of martyrs." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Caius, Faustus, Eusebius, Chaeremon, Lucius, and Companions may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 4th of October LEONORA, QUEEN OF SICILY Leonora, Queen of Sicily, a daughter of King Philip of Navarre, died in 1343. Quite a while before her death she had entered the Order of St Francis. (Hub. Men.) Leonora is also remembered on May 22. (Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 3, Augsburg, 1869) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 4th of October MARIA, ABBESS OF CURICO Maria was of the Cistercian Order and first abbess of Curico in Spain. Born into royal blood, she inspired many distinguished women to monastic life, and died in A.D. 1177, radiant with her virtues. Henriquez * calls her "blessed," Lechner * "godly," Chalemot * "venerable." (II. 323). (Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 4, Augsburg, 1875) *A hagiography source used by the authors  Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 4th of October   Prayer to the Angels and the Saints Heavenly Father, in praising Your Angels and Saints we praise Your glory, for by honouring them we honour You, their Creator. Their splendour shows us Your greatness, which infinitely surpasses that of all creation. In Your loving providence, You saw fit to send Your Angels to watch over us. Grant that we may always be under their protection and one day enjoy their company in heaven. Heavenly Father, You are glorified in Your Saints, for their glory is the crowning of Your gifts. You provide an example for us by their lives on earth, You give us their friendship by our communion with them, You grant us strength and protection through their prayer for the Church, and You spur us on to victory over evil and the prize of eternal glory by this great company of witnesses. Grant that we who aspire to take part in their joy may be filled with the Spirit that blessed their ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 4th of October   Prayer to the Angels and the Saints Heavenly Father, in praising Your Angels and Saints we praise Your glory, for by honouring them we honour You, their Creator. Their splendour shows us Your greatness, which infinitely surpasses that of all creation. In Your loving providence, You saw fit to send Your Angels to watch over us. Grant that we may always be under their protection and one day enjoy their company in heaven. Heavenly Father, You are glorified in Your Saints, for their glory is the crowning of Your gifts. You provide an example for us by their lives on earth, You give us their friendship by our communion with them, You grant us strength and protection through their prayer for the Church, and You spur us on to victory over evil and the prize of eternal glory by this great company of witnesses. Grant that we who aspire to take part in their joy may be filled with the Spirit that blessed their ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 4th of October   Prayer to the Angels and the Saints Heavenly Father, in praising Your Angels and Saints we praise Your glory, for by honouring them we honour You, their Creator. Their splendour shows us Your greatness, which infinitely surpasses that of all creation. In Your loving providence, You saw fit to send Your Angels to watch over us. Grant that we may always be under their protection and one day enjoy their company in heaven. Heavenly Father, You are glorified in Your Saints, for their glory is the crowning of Your gifts. You provide an example for us by their lives on earth, You give us their friendship by our communion with them, You grant us strength and protection through their prayer for the Church, and You spur us on to victory over evil and the prize of eternal glory by this great company of witnesses. Grant that we who aspire to take part in their joy may be filled with the Spirit that blessed their ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 4th of October   Prayer to the Angels and the Saints Heavenly Father, in praising Your Angels and Saints we praise Your glory, for by honouring them we honour You, their Creator. Their splendour shows us Your greatness, which infinitely surpasses that of all creation. In Your loving providence, You saw fit to send Your Angels to watch over us. Grant that we may always be under their protection and one day enjoy their company in heaven. Heavenly Father, You are glorified in Your Saints, for their glory is the crowning of Your gifts. You provide an example for us by their lives on earth, You give us their friendship by our communion with them, You grant us strength and protection through their prayer for the Church, and You spur us on to victory over evil and the prize of eternal glory by this great company of witnesses. Grant that we who aspire to take part in their joy may be filled with the Spirit that blessed their ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 4th of October   Prayer to the Angels and the Saints Heavenly Father, in praising Your Angels and Saints we praise Your glory, for by honouring them we honour You, their Creator. Their splendour shows us Your greatness, which infinitely surpasses that of all creation. In Your loving providence, You saw fit to send Your Angels to watch over us. Grant that we may always be under their protection and one day enjoy their company in heaven. Heavenly Father, You are glorified in Your Saints, for their glory is the crowning of Your gifts. You provide an example for us by their lives on earth, You give us their friendship by our communion with them, You grant us strength and protection through their prayer for the Church, and You spur us on to victory over evil and the prize of eternal glory by this great company of witnesses. Grant that we who aspire to take part in their joy may be filled with the Spirit that blessed their ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 4th of October WELCOME! SAINT PETRONIUS, BISHOP OF BOLOGNA  Saint Petronius was Bishop of Bologna, his date of birth is unknown; he died before 450.  The only certain historical information we possess concerning him is derived from a letter written by Bishop Eucherius of Lyons (died 450-455) to Valerianus and from Gennadius’ "De viris illustribus". Eucherius writes that the holy Bishop Petronius was then renowned in Italy for his virtues.  From Gennadius we receive more detailed information: Petronius belonged to a noble family whose members occupied high positions at the imperial Court at Milan and in the provincial administrations at the end of the fourth and the beginning of the fifth centuries.  His father (also named Petronius) was probably praefectus prœtorio, since a Petronius filled this office in Gaul in 402-8. Eucherius seems to suggest that the future bishop also held an important secular pos...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 4th of October   Prayer to the Angels and the Saints Heavenly Father, in praising Your Angels and Saints we praise Your glory, for by honouring them we honour You, their Creator. Their splendour shows us Your greatness, which infinitely surpasses that of all creation. In Your loving providence, You saw fit to send Your Angels to watch over us. Grant that we may always be under their protection and one day enjoy their company in heaven. Heavenly Father, You are glorified in Your Saints, for their glory is the crowning of Your gifts. You provide an example for us by their lives on earth, You give us their friendship by our communion with them, You grant us strength and protection through their prayer for the Church, and You spur us on to victory over evil and the prize of eternal glory by this great company of witnesses. Grant that we who aspire to take part in their joy may be filled with the Spirit that blessed their ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 4th of October   Prayer to the Angels and the Saints Heavenly Father, in praising Your Angels and Saints we praise Your glory, for by honouring them we honour You, their Creator. Their splendour shows us Your greatness, which infinitely surpasses that of all creation. In Your loving providence, You saw fit to send Your Angels to watch over us. Grant that we may always be under their protection and one day enjoy their company in heaven. Heavenly Father, You are glorified in Your Saints, for their glory is the crowning of Your gifts. You provide an example for us by their lives on earth, You give us their friendship by our communion with them, You grant us strength and protection through their prayer for the Church, and You spur us on to victory over evil and the prize of eternal glory by this great company of witnesses. Grant that we who aspire to take part in their joy may be filled with the Spirit that blessed their ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 4th of October   Prayer to the Angels and the Saints Heavenly Father, in praising Your Angels and Saints we praise Your glory, for by honouring them we honour You, their Creator. Their splendour shows us Your greatness, which infinitely surpasses that of all creation. In Your loving providence, You saw fit to send Your Angels to watch over us. Grant that we may always be under their protection and one day enjoy their company in heaven. Heavenly Father, You are glorified in Your Saints, for their glory is the crowning of Your gifts. You provide an example for us by their lives on earth, You give us their friendship by our communion with them, You grant us strength and protection through their prayer for the Church, and You spur us on to victory over evil and the prize of eternal glory by this great company of witnesses. Grant that we who aspire to take part in their joy may be filled with the Spirit that blessed their ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER ➡️ Tomorrow ⬅️ Yesterday Saint of the Day Saint feast day October 4 Saint Francis of Assisi, Founder Adam Sasbout, Religious Saint Ammon, Hermit Saint Aurea of Paris, Virgin and Abbess Saint Berenice, Virgin and Martyr Blessed Erveus, Abbot Saint Hierotheus, Confessor Josef Engeling, Seminarian Leonora, Queen of Sicily Maria, Abbess of Curico Saint Marsus, Confessor Saint Peter of Damascus, Bishop and Martyr Saint Petronius, Bishop of Bologna Saint Quentin, Martyr Saint Adauctus and Saint Callisthene Saints Caius, Faustus, and Companions, Martyrs Saints Crispus and Caius, Martyrs Saint Marcus, Saint Marcian, and Companions, Martyrs -0410-

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 4th of October WELCOME! SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI, FOUNDER Born in 1181, the son of a wealthy merchant, Saint Francis of Assisi gave up everything to obey the words of the Lord: “Leave all, and follow me.” He lived in complete poverty, preaching the Gospel. Others came to join him, and they lived by a simple rule based on the Gospel.  A SIMPLE RULE BASED ON THE GOSPEL From them grew the Franciscan Order, which spread rapidly during his own lifetime, though he ceased to be its leader and left its administration to others. His life was a putting into practice of the beatitudes, and was marked by faith, joy, service of others, prayer, and love of all created things. He died in 1226. PRAYER: Father, you helped Saint Francis to reflect the image of Christ through a life of poverty and humility. May we follow your Son by walking in the footsteps of Francis of Assisi, and by imitating his joyful love. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, y...