“Pray, hope, and don’t worry.
Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayer.”
St. Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio)
First Day of Autumn
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Autumn Leaves, by Sarah Jane Prentiss
“Love is a fruit in season at all times, and within reach of every hand.”
St. Teresa of Calcutta
Feast of Saint Matthew
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Fresco in Holy Trinity Parish Church in Schwarzenberg, by Angelica Kauffmann, 1757
Prayer to Saint Matthew, the Apostle
O Glorious Saint Matthew,
through the grace of God our Father
you gave us the Holy Gospel,
which brings us joy and life.
Inspired by your example,
I ask for your assistance in all my needs.
Help me to follow Christ
and remain faithful to His service.
Amen.
