Lord make the church of this continent a living and vibrant faith
Jesus our Lord, Saints Isaac Jogues, Jean de Brebeuf and companions put the seal of your life on North America with their blood. Through their bold witness you make the church of this continent a living and vibrant faith. Amen.
October 19,2018
Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous! Praise befits the upright. Praise the LORD with the lyre, make melody to him with the harp of ten strings!
Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion endures throughout all generations. The LORD is faithful in all his words, and gracious in all his deeds.
Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers.
Jesus tells us to stand by our faith and speak the truth. In this way we will not lose God. To lose God is to lose ourselves also, and this is hell.
By sending out the 70 two by two to proclaim the kingdom of God, Jesus hoped to raise the minds and hearts of the people to prepare them for God's coming.
Father in Heaven, may Your Holy Spirit guide us in the pathways of truth and love, justice and peace.
Paul Francis Daneii was born at Ovada, Piedmont in northern Italy on January 3 of 1694. After receiving a vision, and while still a layman, he founded the Barefoot Clerks of the Cross and the Passion.
Also known as Canadian Martyrs; Isaac Jogues and Companions; Jesuit Martyrs of North America; Martyrs of New France.
On October 18, Catholics and other Christians around the world will celebrate the feast of St. Luke, the physician and companion of St. Paul whose gospel preserved the most extensive biography of Jesus Christ.
