Dear Brothers & Sisters,
August is rich in saints, worship and blessings. A month to really celebrate and give thanks. Starting with St Alphonsus Maria de Liguori, Bishop and Doctor, 1st day of the month, thence St John Mary Vianney, 4th day, on to “The Transfiguration of the Lord”, a most glorious feast on the 6th day. St Mary of the Cross, the 8th day, first Australian saint, thence to St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, OCD, one of our very many Saints, thence “The Assumption”, our Patronal Feast Day and Holy Day of Obligation, 15th day, and so we go on, one holy person after another, concluding with “The Beheading of St John the Baptist”, our Diocesan Patronal Saint.
A CHALLENGE each day: look up the history and life of each of these remarkable people, see how they have enriched and made ever more holy the Church with their lives. I guarantee you will be in awe and giving thanks to God for His Church and the faith He bestowed on us gratuitously.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and forever. AMEN.
Christchurch's Peace of Christ Community President