October 15 is the feast day of St. Teresa of Avila, a Carmelite mystic, and doctor of the Church. Along with St. John of the Cross she worked to reform the Carmelite order which she felt was too lax.
St. Teresa of Avila
Saturday, October 15
Saints
St. Francis of Assisi
Tuesday, October 4
St. Francis of Assisi was a 13th century Italian. He was the son of a wealthy merchant, but he gave away his possessions and started a religious order. October 4 is his feast day.
Sts. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels
Thursday, September 29
The archangels are leaders of angels in the army of God. These three archangels are mentioned in scripture. Their feast day is on September 29.
St. Peter Claver
Friday, September 9
St. Peter Claver was a Jesuit priest who ministered to slaves arriving in the Caribbean port city of Cartagena. He fed them and treated their diseases and wounds. His feast day is September 9.
St. Ignatius of Loyola
Monday, July 31
St. Ignatius of Loyola is the founder of the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits. He was pursuing a career in the military when a cannonball shattered his leg. While recovering, he discovered that reflecting on the things of this world, such as fame and romance, only brought him temporary pleasure. Reading about the lives of the saints and thinking about serving Jesus Christ brought him lasting happiness.
St. Anselm of Canterbury
Friday, April 21
April 21 is the feast day of St. Anselm of Canterbury: philosopher, theologian, and Doctor of the Church.
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