Fray Lester Hallig, O.Carm.
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Happy 153rd birth anniversary of our dear sister in Carmel, St. Therese of the Child Jesus and of the Holy Face!
January 2, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Happy 153rd birth anniversary of our dear sister in Carmel, St. Therese of the Child Jesus and of the Holy Face!
Today, January 1, is the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.
December 31, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Today, January 1, is the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.
I finally made it to the Chapel of the Crucifix in the Basilica of St. Clare in Assisi & venerate the original San Damiano Cross.
December 27, 2025 at 11:03 AM
I finally made it to the Chapel of the Crucifix in the Basilica of St. Clare in Assisi & venerate the original San Damiano Cross.
Today is the Solemnity of Christ the King.
Instituted to give public homage to Christ, the Ruler of the world, by Pope Pius XI, 1925. Every year on this day is renewed the consecration of the world to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Instituted to give public homage to Christ, the Ruler of the world, by Pope Pius XI, 1925. Every year on this day is renewed the consecration of the world to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
November 23, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Today is the Solemnity of Christ the King.
Instituted to give public homage to Christ, the Ruler of the world, by Pope Pius XI, 1925. Every year on this day is renewed the consecration of the world to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Instituted to give public homage to Christ, the Ruler of the world, by Pope Pius XI, 1925. Every year on this day is renewed the consecration of the world to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
they brought her, when still a child, to the Temple in Jerusalem to consecrate her to God. Later versions tell us that Mary was taken to the Temple at around the age of 3 in fulfilment of a vow. Tradition held that she was to remain there to be educated in preparation for her role as Mother of God.
November 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM
they brought her, when still a child, to the Temple in Jerusalem to consecrate her to God. Later versions tell us that Mary was taken to the Temple at around the age of 3 in fulfilment of a vow. Tradition held that she was to remain there to be educated in preparation for her role as Mother of God.
Today, November 21, is the memorial of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary.
Mary's parents, Joachim and Anne, who had been childless, received a heavenly message that they would have a child. In thanksgiving for the gift of their daughter,
Mary's parents, Joachim and Anne, who had been childless, received a heavenly message that they would have a child. In thanksgiving for the gift of their daughter,
November 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Today, November 21, is the memorial of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary.
Mary's parents, Joachim and Anne, who had been childless, received a heavenly message that they would have a child. In thanksgiving for the gift of their daughter,
Mary's parents, Joachim and Anne, who had been childless, received a heavenly message that they would have a child. In thanksgiving for the gift of their daughter,
A blessed All Saints Day to all!
“Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power in its effects” (James 5:16-17).
“Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power in its effects” (James 5:16-17).
November 1, 2025 at 10:16 AM
A blessed All Saints Day to all!
“Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power in its effects” (James 5:16-17).
“Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power in its effects” (James 5:16-17).
He thus became an easy target of accusations such as destroying temple idols. He was then arrested, dragged to Antioch, tortured, and then beheaded.
October 20, 2025 at 7:10 AM
He thus became an easy target of accusations such as destroying temple idols. He was then arrested, dragged to Antioch, tortured, and then beheaded.
then military governor, supported the Arian bishop of Alexandria and persecuted religious people, including St. Athanasius himself.
Artemius, horrified by the killings and remorseful of his ways, found himself converting to Christianity.
Artemius, horrified by the killings and remorseful of his ways, found himself converting to Christianity.
October 20, 2025 at 7:10 AM
then military governor, supported the Arian bishop of Alexandria and persecuted religious people, including St. Athanasius himself.
Artemius, horrified by the killings and remorseful of his ways, found himself converting to Christianity.
Artemius, horrified by the killings and remorseful of his ways, found himself converting to Christianity.
Today, October 20, is the memorial of Saint Artemius.
From the 8th century work “Artemii Passio,” it states that Artemius was a senator and occupied a high position during the reign of Emperor Constantine. When Julian the Apostate took over the empire, Artemius,
From the 8th century work “Artemii Passio,” it states that Artemius was a senator and occupied a high position during the reign of Emperor Constantine. When Julian the Apostate took over the empire, Artemius,
October 20, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Today, October 20, is the memorial of Saint Artemius.
From the 8th century work “Artemii Passio,” it states that Artemius was a senator and occupied a high position during the reign of Emperor Constantine. When Julian the Apostate took over the empire, Artemius,
From the 8th century work “Artemii Passio,” it states that Artemius was a senator and occupied a high position during the reign of Emperor Constantine. When Julian the Apostate took over the empire, Artemius,
He wrote the Gospel According to Luke, much of which was based on the teachings and writings of Paul, interviews with early Christians, and his own experiences. He also penned a history of the early Church in the Acts of the Apostles.
October 18, 2025 at 3:32 AM
He wrote the Gospel According to Luke, much of which was based on the teachings and writings of Paul, interviews with early Christians, and his own experiences. He also penned a history of the early Church in the Acts of the Apostles.
He met Saint Paul the Apostle at Troas. Together they evangelized Greece and Rome. He was there for the shipwreck and other perils of the voyage to Rome, and stayed in Rome for Paul‘s two years in prison.
October 18, 2025 at 3:32 AM
He met Saint Paul the Apostle at Troas. Together they evangelized Greece and Rome. He was there for the shipwreck and other perils of the voyage to Rome, and stayed in Rome for Paul‘s two years in prison.
Today, October 18, is the feast of Saint Luke the Evangelist.
Born to pagan Greek parents, and possibly a slave, Luke was one of the earliest converts to Christianity. Luke was a physician who studied in Antioch and Tarsus. Some accounts mention that the evangelist may have been a ship‘s doctor.
Born to pagan Greek parents, and possibly a slave, Luke was one of the earliest converts to Christianity. Luke was a physician who studied in Antioch and Tarsus. Some accounts mention that the evangelist may have been a ship‘s doctor.
October 18, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Today, October 18, is the feast of Saint Luke the Evangelist.
Born to pagan Greek parents, and possibly a slave, Luke was one of the earliest converts to Christianity. Luke was a physician who studied in Antioch and Tarsus. Some accounts mention that the evangelist may have been a ship‘s doctor.
Born to pagan Greek parents, and possibly a slave, Luke was one of the earliest converts to Christianity. Luke was a physician who studied in Antioch and Tarsus. Some accounts mention that the evangelist may have been a ship‘s doctor.
The arresting officers tried to burn Reparata alive, but a miraculous rainshower doused the flames. They tried to make her drink boiling resin, but she refused to renounce her faith. Frustrated by her steadfast loyalty to Jesus, the persecutors beheaded Reparata.
October 8, 2025 at 9:36 AM
The arresting officers tried to burn Reparata alive, but a miraculous rainshower doused the flames. They tried to make her drink boiling resin, but she refused to renounce her faith. Frustrated by her steadfast loyalty to Jesus, the persecutors beheaded Reparata.
Today, October 8, is the memorial of St. Reparata.
The saint lived in the 3rd century AD in Caesarea Maritima, Palestine. Different sources peg Reparata’s age between 11 to 20 years when she was arrested for her Christian faith during the persecution of the Emperor Decius.
The saint lived in the 3rd century AD in Caesarea Maritima, Palestine. Different sources peg Reparata’s age between 11 to 20 years when she was arrested for her Christian faith during the persecution of the Emperor Decius.
October 8, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Today, October 8, is the memorial of St. Reparata.
The saint lived in the 3rd century AD in Caesarea Maritima, Palestine. Different sources peg Reparata’s age between 11 to 20 years when she was arrested for her Christian faith during the persecution of the Emperor Decius.
The saint lived in the 3rd century AD in Caesarea Maritima, Palestine. Different sources peg Reparata’s age between 11 to 20 years when she was arrested for her Christian faith during the persecution of the Emperor Decius.
Francis died in 1226. He was canonized by Pope Gregory IX on July 16, 1228.
October 3, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Francis died in 1226. He was canonized by Pope Gregory IX on July 16, 1228.
He lived with animals, did manual labor, cleaned churches, and even fed thieves.
While in meditation on Mount Alvernia in the Apennines in September 1224, Francis received the stigmata, which periodically bled during the remaining two years of his life.
While in meditation on Mount Alvernia in the Apennines in September 1224, Francis received the stigmata, which periodically bled during the remaining two years of his life.
October 3, 2025 at 4:19 PM
He lived with animals, did manual labor, cleaned churches, and even fed thieves.
While in meditation on Mount Alvernia in the Apennines in September 1224, Francis received the stigmata, which periodically bled during the remaining two years of his life.
While in meditation on Mount Alvernia in the Apennines in September 1224, Francis received the stigmata, which periodically bled during the remaining two years of his life.
His way of life attracted followers in 1209, and, with a papal blessing, Francis founded the Franciscans based on Jesus’ statement, “Leave all and follow me.” Francis composed songs and hymns to God and nature.
October 3, 2025 at 4:19 PM
His way of life attracted followers in 1209, and, with a papal blessing, Francis founded the Franciscans based on Jesus’ statement, “Leave all and follow me.” Francis composed songs and hymns to God and nature.
He wore rough clothing, begged for his daily survival, and preached. His family did not appreciate this, more so his father who disinherited him. At this point, Francis renounced earthly riches. He visited the sick and treated everyone as his siblings.
October 3, 2025 at 4:19 PM
He wore rough clothing, begged for his daily survival, and preached. His family did not appreciate this, more so his father who disinherited him. At this point, Francis renounced earthly riches. He visited the sick and treated everyone as his siblings.
When he became a prisoner of war, he had a conversion experience, including a reported message from Christ calling him to leave this worldly life. Upon release, Francis began taking his faith seriously.
The Gospels became his rule of life, with Jesus as his role model.
The Gospels became his rule of life, with Jesus as his role model.
October 3, 2025 at 4:19 PM
When he became a prisoner of war, he had a conversion experience, including a reported message from Christ calling him to leave this worldly life. Upon release, Francis began taking his faith seriously.
The Gospels became his rule of life, with Jesus as his role model.
The Gospels became his rule of life, with Jesus as his role model.
Today, October 4, is the memorial of Saint Francis of Assisi.
Francis was the son of a rich cloth merchant, enjoyed a good education, and worked in his father’s business. The downside was, he had a rather wayward youth. He engaged in street fighting and even became a soldier.
Francis was the son of a rich cloth merchant, enjoyed a good education, and worked in his father’s business. The downside was, he had a rather wayward youth. He engaged in street fighting and even became a soldier.
October 3, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Today, October 4, is the memorial of Saint Francis of Assisi.
Francis was the son of a rich cloth merchant, enjoyed a good education, and worked in his father’s business. The downside was, he had a rather wayward youth. He engaged in street fighting and even became a soldier.
Francis was the son of a rich cloth merchant, enjoyed a good education, and worked in his father’s business. The downside was, he had a rather wayward youth. He engaged in street fighting and even became a soldier.
On April 5, 1883, Pope Leo XIII raised the feast to the rank of a double major. Since 1976, it has taken the rank of a memorial.
October 2, 2025 at 12:28 AM
On April 5, 1883, Pope Leo XIII raised the feast to the rank of a double major. Since 1976, it has taken the rank of a memorial.
Ferdinand of Austria requested that it be extended to all areas in the Holy Roman Empire.
Initially placed after the feast of Michael the Archangel, it was seen as a kind of supplement to that date. Pope Clement X elevated the feast, celebrated Oct. 2, to an obligatory double for the whole Church.
Initially placed after the feast of Michael the Archangel, it was seen as a kind of supplement to that date. Pope Clement X elevated the feast, celebrated Oct. 2, to an obligatory double for the whole Church.
October 2, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Ferdinand of Austria requested that it be extended to all areas in the Holy Roman Empire.
Initially placed after the feast of Michael the Archangel, it was seen as a kind of supplement to that date. Pope Clement X elevated the feast, celebrated Oct. 2, to an obligatory double for the whole Church.
Initially placed after the feast of Michael the Archangel, it was seen as a kind of supplement to that date. Pope Clement X elevated the feast, celebrated Oct. 2, to an obligatory double for the whole Church.
Today, October 2, is the memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels.
This celebration started in many local calendars centuries ago, and was widely known by the 16th century.
Pope Paul V placed a feast venerating the angels on the general calendar on September 27, 1608.
This celebration started in many local calendars centuries ago, and was widely known by the 16th century.
Pope Paul V placed a feast venerating the angels on the general calendar on September 27, 1608.
October 2, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Today, October 2, is the memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels.
This celebration started in many local calendars centuries ago, and was widely known by the 16th century.
Pope Paul V placed a feast venerating the angels on the general calendar on September 27, 1608.
This celebration started in many local calendars centuries ago, and was widely known by the 16th century.
Pope Paul V placed a feast venerating the angels on the general calendar on September 27, 1608.
Sacred Scripture usually calls "angels" is a truth of faith. The witness of Scripture is as clear as the unanimity of Tradition.”
September 29, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Sacred Scripture usually calls "angels" is a truth of faith. The witness of Scripture is as clear as the unanimity of Tradition.”