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         Today we honor the feast day of the three archangels mentioned by name in sacred scripture: Michael, Gabriel and Raphael. St. Michael is the head of the heavenly army, the angel that thrust the devil into hell and mentioned in the Book of Revelation as having a special role in Christ’s Second Coming. St. Gabriel announced to Mary the Incarnation of Christ , that She would be His mother. St. Raphael assisted the prophet Tobias in the Old Testament and Christian tradition believes him to be one of the angels who stirs the healing waters of Bethesda . Today's feast used to be called Michaelmas (pronounced mickel-miss) before Saints Gabriel and Raphael were added to the feast of St. Michael. Just as Christmas gets it's name for the Mass of Christ today is for the Mass of Michael.     In Scotland, nuts are broken on the eve of today's feast. Bread is also blessed at Mass in honor of the deceased and given to the poor.      A ple...

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  Each feast of the Blessed Mother is to recall Her role in our salvation. Today we recall all the sorrows She experienced as Her soul was so intimately united to Her Son. Today we honor in a special way Mary at the Passion of Christ and those moments in His life that foreshadowed it. Today's feast falls one day after the Feast of the Triumph of the Holy Cross so it ties the feasts of Mary's faithful witness into that of Christ's Paschal Mystery. We honor Her Immaculate Heart and Her love in a special way so that no matter what we may experience in life we may do so with patient faith. Today's liturgical Color is white to honor Our Lady's purity, holiness and glory. Blue is a traditional Marian color that would be fitting to wear to honor Our Lady or black for her sorrows. Today through October 15th marks Hispanic Heritage Month as well as the final day of Our Lady's 30 Days which began on the feast of Her Assumption , August 15th. Some cultures will eat bitte...

  Hail the Holy Cross, our only hope! We adore You O Christ and we bless You because by Your Holy Cross You have redeemed the world!  O God, who willed that your Only Begotten Son should undergo the Cross to save the human race, grant, we pray, that we, who have known his mystery on earth, may merit the grace of his redemption in heaven. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen Today we celebrate the finding of the relic of the Cross upon which Jesus suffered and died on Good Friday . Due to being tied to the Passion of Christ, the liturgical color for today's feast is red for the Precious Blood of Christ. About Today Celebrations Around the World Stations of the Cross from the Via Dolorosa The Church of the Holy Sepulchre   Where the True Cross was Found Relic of the True Cross Making the Sign of the Cross   Today's Feast with St. Gertrude The Legend of the Holy Cross Cr...

     "Blessed be the Name of Mary, Virgin and Mother!" -From "The Divine Praises" Grant, we pray, almighty God, that, for all who celebrate the glorious Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary, she may obtain your merciful favor. 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 Today we honor the Name of Mary, Mother of God! While the Name of Jesus is our salvation we find refuge under the name of Her who Jesus called His mom. The Holy Name of Mary A Meditation on Mary’s Name  Litany of the Blessed Virgin  A Salutation to Mary Our Lady's Monogram Celebrating with the Oblates Mary Recieves Her Blessed Name (A Mystic's Vision)

Today we honor the American workforce and all they do for our country. Today we strive to build a workplace that is inclusive and respectful of the dignity of each and every person. May St. Joseph , the patron Saint of workers be our example and guide.  A Catholic Labor Day Resource Labor Day History and Facts More  Labor Day History Patriotic Resource   Creating an Accessible Labor Force   Supporting a Workplace that's Mental Health Friendly   Labor Day TV Specials Labor Day Horror (Marked with Hammer Emoji) Vegan Labor Day Recipes   Autism Friendly Labor Day   Labor Day Pet Safety Presidential Proclamation