10.30
Feast of St. Marcellus

October 30, 2015 by Anna Keating Posted by Anna Keating |

Posted in Feast, Liturgical Calendar, Misc: Article | Under Conversion, Feast, Gospel Nonviolence, Liturgical Calendar, Martyrs, Nonviolence, Religious Persecution, Saints, Soldier, St. Marcellus |

Today is the feast of St. Marcellus, a third century Christian who was martyred for refusing to serve in the emperor’s army. He said, “It is not right for a Christian, who serves the Lord Christ, to serve in the armies of the world.” Shawn Storer has St. Marcellus’ story in The Sign Of Peace. Read it here: St. Marcellus Pray For Us

10.23
Memorial of St. John Capistrano

October 23, 2015 by Melissa Musick Posted by Melissa Musick |

Posted in Liturgical Calendar, Memorial | Under Birdfeeders, Birds, Craft, Franciscan, Peacemaker, Politician, Saints, Soldier, St. John Capistrano |

“Capistrano, a Franciscan priest who lived from 1386-1456, seems an unlikely choice to follow in the footsteps of St. Francis. He began his adult life as a successful lawyer and politician.” Read more from our own Melissa Musick who recommends feeding the birds in St. John’s honor, after the jump: