A Message from Fr. Zehren

So many great saint feast days in October! How they helped me on my spiritual journey:
Saint Thérèse  of  Lisieux (October 1), St. Francis of Assisi (October 4), and St. Teresa of Avila (October 15). I remember reading “The Story of a Soul” by St. Thérèse, “The Perfect Joy of St. Francis” by Felix Timmermans, and the autobiography of St. Teresa of Avila. All contributed greatly to my spiritual awakening as a younger man.

St. Pope John XXIII (October 11) and St. Pope John Paul II (October 22) – Popes of our generation who inspired me and prepared the way of priesthood for me. The North American Martyrs (October 19). I spent a very soul-stirring day at their shrine while on a trip with my classmates to visit Archbishop Flynn in upstate New York. 

The Guardian Angels (October 2) – I can only imagine what my angel has done for me. Our Lady of the Rosary (October 7) – I love the beads! Of course, there is my patron, St. Denis (October 9). St. Luke (October 18) – we’ve been working through his gospel at Sunday Mass this year. There are many more. If you are not being fed spiritually this month, you’re not trying hard enough. Blessed October!

Fr. Dennis Zehren
Pastor