SAINT FEAST DAY FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 20th of September SAINT PRISCUS, MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Priscus. The Roman Martyrology states:  "Also, Saint Priscus, martyr, who, after having had his body pierced all over with daggers, was beheaded." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Priscus 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 MARCH Saints celebrated on the 28th of March WELCOME! SAINTS PRISCUS, MALCHUS, AND ALEXANDER, MARTYRS (A.D. 260.) These eminent Christians, Priscus, Malchus, and Alexander, led a retired holy life in the country near Caesarea, in Palestine.  THE VALERIAN PERSECUTION During the fury of the persecution under Valerian, they often called to mind the triumphs of the martyrs; secretly reproached themselves with cowardice, as living like soldiers who passed their time in softness and ease, whilst their brethren and fellow-warriors bore all the heat of the battle.  "SHALL WE BE SO FAINT-HEARTED AS NOT TO SUFFER FOR THE NAME OF CHRIST?" They could not long smother these warm sentiments in their breast; but expressed them to one another. “What,” said they, “whilst the secure gate of heaven is open, shall we shut it against ourselves? Shall we be so faint-hearted as not to suffer for the name of Christ, who died for us? Our brethren invite us by their exam...