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A Calendar of Resources - November The Month of The Holy Souls November 1st The Solemnity of All Saints A Year With God: Vol. 1, Celebrating the Saints Throughout the Year All Saints Day from the Catholic Encyclopedia Answers to Questions concerning Mary and the Saints from Catholic Answers The Communion of Saints from Biblical Evidence for Catholicism November 2nd The Feast of All Souls Catholic Encyclopedia November 3rd Feast of St. Martin de Porres (d. 1639) http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/saintm02.htm November 4th Feast of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Encyclopedia November 11th Feast of St. Martin of Tours (397), Bishop Catholic Encyclopedia Veteran's Day November 13th Feast of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini http://www.domestic-church.com/CONTENT.DOC/19981101/SAINTS/cabrini.htm http://www.cin.org/cabrinsd.html Famous Birthdays: Robert Louis Stevenson (b. 1850), author, A Child's Garden of Verses and Treasure Island November 15th Feast of St. Albert the Great (1280), Bishop, Doctor of the Church Catholic Encyclopedia November 16th Feast of St. Gertrude the Great (d. 1302) http://www.cin.org/gergreat.html Feast of St. Margaret of Scotland (d. 1039) Catholic Encyclopedia November 17th Feast of Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Encyclopedia November 18th Feast of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne (d. 1852) http://www.ewtn.com/library/mary/duchesne.txt Solemnity of Christ the King On the Feast of Christ the King Pope Pius XI Christ the King is Lord of the World and History Pope John Paul II November 22nd Feast of Saint Cecelia Catholic Encyclopedia November 23rd Blessed Miguel Pro Chaplet of Blessed Miguel Pro Blessed Miguel Pro - Heroic Mexican Martyr http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/saintm16.htm Recommended Reading: Blessed Miguel Pro, North American Martyr by Ann Ball Thanksgiving The American Thanksgiving Tradition Interesting and informative website run by the Plimoth Foundation. November 25th Feast of Saint Catherine of Alexandria (d. 307) Catholic Encyclopedia November 27th Feast of the Miraculous Medal (1830) Catholic Encyclopedia November 29th Famous Birthdays: Louisa May Alcott (1832), C.S. Lewis (1898) November 30th Feast of Saint Andrew (d. 61), Apostle, Martyr Catholic Encyclopedia Don't forget to start the Christmas Novena which starts on St. Andrew's Feastday.
A Calendar of Resources: April April 1st Famous Birthdays -William Harvey (1578) English doctor, author of The Circulation of the Blood April 2nd Famous Birthdays - Hans Christian Anderson (1805) April 3rd Famous Birthdays - Washington Irving (1783) American author, Rip Van Winkle, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow April 10th Famous Birthdays - Clare Boothe Luce (1903) Catholic author, editor Saints for Now April 13th Feast of St. Martin I Famous Birthdays - Thomas Jefferson (1743), Marguerite Henry (1902) author, The King of the Wind, The White Stallions of Lipizza April 14th Famous Birthdays - Annie Sullivan (1866) Helen Keller's teacher April 15th Famous Birthdays - Leonardo da Vinci (1452) April 18th This Date in History: (1775) Paul Revere's Ride (1906) San Francisco earthquake April 21st Feast of St. Anselm April 22nd Famous Birthdays - Queen Isabella of Castille (1451) Isabella of Castille is a complex, controversial and dominant figure in World history. She was responsible for financing Christopher Columbus' voyages to the New World, for driving the Moors (and the Jews) from Spain and beginning the infamous Spanish Inquistion. Her daughter Catherine was the unfortunate first wife of Henry VIII of England. April 25th Famous Birthdays - Guglielmo Marconi (1874) Scientist, Inventor This Date in History:(1915) The Anzac Landing at Gallipoli April 28th Feast of St. Louis Marie de Montfort April 29th Feast of St. Catherine of Siena Recommended Reading: St. Catherine of Siena by F.A. Forbes. April 30th Feast of Pope St. Pius V
A Calendar of Resources: August August 1st Feast of St. Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop (d. 1787) St. Alphonsus Liguori from the Catholic Encyclopedia August 2nd Feast of St. Peter Julian Eymard, Priest (d. 1868) August 3rd Feast of St. Lydia (d. 1st Century, A.D.) August 4th Feast of St. John Vianney, Priest (d. 1859) August 7th Feast of St. Sixtus II and Companions, Martyrs (d. 258) August 8th Feast of St. Dominic de Guzman, founder of the Dominicans (d. 1221) Resources: St. Dominic and the Rosary by Catherine Beebe (Vision Series) August 9th Feast of St. Romanus, Martyr (d. 258 A.D.) Note: St. Romanus was a Roman soldier/prison guard who was converted by one of his prisoners - St. Lawrence - and was martyred the day before St. Lawrence was. Feast of Saint Teresa Benedicta (Saint Edith Stein) August 10th Feast of St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr (d. 258 A.D.) August 11th Feast of St. Clare of Assisi Founder of the Poor Clares (d. 1253) August 13th Feast of St. John Berchmans (d. 1621) August 14th Feast of St. Maximillian Kolbe (d. 1941) Resources: "The Volunteer at Auschwitz" by Chuck Colson, pp. 803-808 of The Book of Virtues edited by William Bennett. August 15th Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven August 16 St. Stephen (d. 1038) August 17th Feast of St. Hyacinth of Poland (d. 1257) August 18th Feast of St. Jane Francis de Chantal (d. 1641) August 19th Feast of St. John Eudes (d. 1680) August 20th Feast of St. Bernard of Clairvaux (d. 1153) August 21st Feast of Saint Pius X, Pope (d. 1914) August 22nd The Queenship of Mary August 23rd Feast of St. Rose of Lima (d. 1617) August 24th Feast of St. Bartholomew, Apostle and Martyr (d. 72 A.D.) August 25th Feast of St. Louis, King of France (d. 1270) August 27th Feast of St. Monica (d. 387), Mother of Saint Augustine August 28th Feast of St. Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church (d. 430) August 29th Feast of the Martyrdom of St. John the Baptist August 30th Feast of St. Fiacre, Hermit, (d. 670) August 31st Feast of St. Raymond Nonnatus (d. 1240)
A Calendar of Resources: December Also see: A Calendar of Resources: Advent December 1st The Feast of St. Edmund Campion (d. 1581) priest, martyr Edmund Campion: Hero of God's Underground by Fr. Harold C. Gardiner, S.J. Edmund Campion by Evelyn Waugh (Ignatius Press) Read online: "The Capture of Campion" by Evelyn Waugh The Catholic Encyclopedia on St. Edmund Campion Biography of St. Edmund Campion from the Patron Saints Index December 3rd Feast of St. Francis Xavier (1552) priest and missionary Saint Francis of the Seven Seas by Albert Nevins (Vision Series) Biography of Saint Francis Xavier from the Patron Saints Index December 5th In History: Prohibition Ends 1933 Famous Birthdays: Christina Rosetti (1830-1894) George Armstrong Custer (1839-1876) Rose Wilder Lane (1996-1968) Walt Disney (1901-1966) December 6th The Feast of Saint Nicholas Nicholas: The Boy Who Became Santa (CCC Animated Video) Available from Emmanuel Books St. Nicholas and the Golden Bars is one version of the story of Saint Nicholas' legendary generosity. This story can be found on pages 763-765 of the Book of Virtues edited by William Bennett. Santa Claus Paper Dolls in Full Color by Tom Tierney This set of paper dolls is beautifully done and neat, not just for playing, but seeing the progression of traditions regarding Saint Nicholas with beautiful illustrations of what people thought he looked like from different eras and cultures. Unfortunately some of these traditions have moved farther and farther away from the original. The descriptions for each "doll" include information about each "version" of St. Nicholas. Available from Dover Publications. The "O Night Divine" Blog has reviews of numerous books on St. Nicholas here Websites relating to Saint Nicholas: St. Nicholas Center Catholic Encyclopedia In History: First edition of the Encyclopedia Brittanica is published (1768) Famous Birthdays: Joyce Kilmer (1886) read his poem "Trees" December 7th The Feast of St. Ambrose (d. 397), Bishop and Doctor of the Church The Catholic Encyclopedia Entry on St. Ambrose Biography of Saint Ambrose from the Patron Saints Index In History: U.S. declares war on Austria-Hungary (1917) link Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor (1941) link The government of the Republic of China begins move from Nanking to Taipei during Chinese Civil War Famous Birthdays: Willa Cather (1873-1947) link December 8th The Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Holy Day of Obligation The Catholic Encyclopedia Entry on the Immaculate Conception regarding the doctrine and the origin of the feast. In History: Pope Pius IX proclaims the dogma of the Immaculate Conception (1854) Famous Birthdays: Horace (65BC-8BC) Roman poet Mary Queen of Scots (1542-1587) Eli Whitney (1765-1825) inventor link Padraic Colum (b. 1881), writer link James Thurber (1894-1961), writer link December 9th Feast of Saint Juan Diego In History: Lech Walesa elected president of Poland Famous Birthdays: John Milton (1608-1674) English author Claude Louise Berthollet (1748-1822) chemist link December 10th In History: Statehood for Mississippi (1817) Wyoming becomes first state to allow women to vote (1869) Treaty signed ending Spanish-American War (1898) Famous Birthdays: George MacDonald (1824-1905), writer link Emily Dickinson (1830-1886), poet see: Into Deep Eternity link Rumer Godden (1907-1998), writer link December 11th In History: Statehood for Indiana (1816) Germany and Italy declare war on the U.S. (1941) Famous Birthdays: Hector Berlioz (1803), composer Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn (1918), writer December 12th Solemnity of Our Lady of Guadalupe (1531) The Lady of Guadalupe by Tomie de Paola Click here for Book Review Domestic Church's page on Our Lady of Guadalupe Website on Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Encyclopedia Entry on the Shrine of Guadalupe EWTN Article on Our Lady of Guadalupe and the status of her feast as a Solemnity in the Americas "A Tea in Honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe" Ideas for Celebration from O Night Divine In History: Marconi transmits first radio transmission across the Atlantic (1901) Fr. Flanagan founds Boystown in Nebraska (1917) 2000 U.S. Presidential election (Bush vs. Gore) is decided in Supreme Court December 13th Feast of Saint Lucy (d. 304), Virgin and Martyr Swedish and Sicilian Traditions for St. Lucy's Day (including recipes) The Catholic Encyclopedia Entry on Saint Lucy O Night Divine: St. Lucy of Syracuse In History: Council of Trent begins (1545) December 14th Feast of Saint John of the Cross (d. 1591), Priest and Doctor of the Church The Catholic Encyclopedia Entry on Saint John of the Cross Biography of Saint John of the Cross from the Patron Saints Index In History: Statehood for Alabama (1819) First telegraph cable laid across Pacific Ocean (1902) link, link map Roald Amundsen reaches South Pole (1911) bio Iraq gains independence from U.K. (1932) article Famous Birthdays: Tycho Brahe (1546-1601), astronomer bio December 15th Famous Birthdays: Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923), architect December 16th In History: Boston Tea Party (1773) article eyewitness account Battle of the Bulge begins (1944) Famous Birthdays: Catherine of Aragon (1485-1536), first wife of King Henry VIII, daughter of Isabella and Ferdinand of Spain Jane Austen (1775-1817), writer December 17th In History: "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens is first published (1843) read online The Wright Brothers first flight (1903) link Malmedy Massacre, World War II (1944) (film: Saints and Soldiers) Famous Birthdays: Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827), composer link December 18th In History: 13th Amendment passed, slavery abolished in the U.S. (1865) link December 19th In History: Washington's troops go into winter quarters at Valley Forge, Pensylvania (1777) related stories: Silver for General Washington by Enid Lamonte Meadowcroft and Winter of the Red Snow by Kristiana Gregory December 20th In History: Louisiana Purchase completed (1803) December 24th Christmas Eve The Christmas Story from the Gospel of Luke December 25th Christmas Day - Celebration of the birth of Jesus Please click here for our page on Christmas Stories O Holy Night! Masterworks of Christmas Poetry edited by Johann M. Moser 1995, Sophia Institute Press, 142 pp, hardcover The Christmas Book by Francis X. Weiser, S.J. 1952, Neumann Press, 188 pages, hardcover, Catholic A very nice, Catholic presentation of the celebration of Advent and Christmas - the origin, customs hymns, stories and much more. The book also includes suggestions for bringing the Christian significance back to some of the customs that have lost their original meaning over time. Related websites: The Catholic Encyclopedia Entry on Christmas In History: Coronation of Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor (800) St. Francis of Assisi assembles the first Nativity Scene (1223) George Washington and Army cross the Delaware in Trenton, New Jersey (1776) World War I Christmas Truce (1914) Mikhail Gorbachev resigns as president of the Soviet Union (1991) Other Famous Birthdays: Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625), composer Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727), physicist and mathematician Clara Barton (1821-1912), founder of the American Red Cross December 26th Feast of Saint Stephen (d. 36) Martyr The Catholic Encyclopedia Entry on Saint Stephen Biography of Saint Stephen from the Patron Saints Index December 27th Feast of Saint John the Evangelist (d. 100) Apostle The Catholic Encyclopedia Entry on Saint John Saint John by Alfred Noyes (author of The Secret of Pooduck Island) Biography of Saint John from the Patron Saints Index December 28th Feast of the Holy Innocents The Catholic Encyclopedia Entry on the Holy Innocents December 29th Feast of Saint Thomas Becket (d. 1170) Bishop, Martyr Click here to see our page of St. Thomas Becket page Bibliography: Catholic Encyclopedia of 1913 The Essentials of Music Patron Saints Index Wikipedia
A Calendar of Resources: Easter Related Links: Easter Story Cookies How to Put Together a Traditional Easter Basket
A Calendar of Resources: February February 2nd The Presentation of the Lord Meditation by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger Catholic Encyclopedia Entry on the Feast of the Presentation February 3rd The Feast of St. Blaise Catholic Encyclopedia Entry on Saint Blaise February 4th Famous Birthdays - Charles Lindbergh (1902) - A good movie about Charles Lindbergh's famous solo trans-Atlantic flight is The Spirit of St. Louis starring Jimmy Stewart. February 5th Feast of St. Agatha Catholic Encyclopedia Entry on Saint Agatha February 6th Feast of St. Paul Miki and Companions, martyrs http://www.cin.org/saints/paulmiki.html February 7th Famous Birthdays - Laura Ingalls Wilder (1867) Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House on the Prairie Interesting website includes information about Laura's family, her books (of course), Little House crafts and activities, materials for homeschoolers, and more. February 8th Feast of Saint Jerome Emiliani Catholic Encyclopedia Entry on St. Jerome Emiliani February 11th Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes See our St. Bernadette page here Famous Birthdays - Thomas Alva Edison (1847) American Inventor February 12th Famous Birthdays -Abraham Lincoln (1809) Abraham Lincoln by Ingri and Edgar Parin D'Aulaire, is an excellent children's biography of one of our most famous presidents. Includes a lot of detail about his childhood and upbringing. Fully illustrated. This book will be enjoyed by preschoolers through highschoolers... Available from Emmanuel Books. Abraham Lincoln Timeline Thorough timeline with photos and links to speeches. February 14th Feast of Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Encyclopedia Entry Valentine's Day No Greater Love: St. Valentine - This tape also includes the story Torch of Fire: St. Patrick. An audio drama from Regina Martyrum Productions. Might be too scary for small children. Available from Dumb Ox Publications February 15th Famous Birthdays - Galileo Galilei (1564) Italian astronomer Catholic Encyclopedia Entry on Galileo February 18th Feast of Saint Flavian, Bishop and Martyr http://www.cin.org/saints/flavian.html February 19th Famous Birthdays - Nicolaus Copernicus (1473) Polish astronomer Catholic Encyclopedia Entry on Copernicus February 21st Feast of Saint Peter Damian, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Catholic Encyclopedia Entry on Saint Peter Damian February 22nd The Chair of St. Peter Activities ... http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Academy/6823/pope.html Famous Birthdays - George Washington February 23rd Feast of Saint Polycarp Catholic Encyclopedia Entry on Saint Polycarp February 27th Saint Leander Catholic Encyclopedia Entry on Saint Leander
A Calendar of Resources: January January 1st The Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God Mary, Mother of God (from Catholic Answers) Please visit our Blessed Mother Page for books and links relating to Our Lady New Year's Day Famous Birthdays: Paul Revere (1735) And then what Happened, Paul Revere? by Jean Fritz The Paul Revere House Betsy Ross (1752) The Betsy Ross Homepage January 2nd Feast of Sts. Basil the Great and Gregory of Nazianzen Read Pope Benedict XVI's audiences on these saints here: St. Basil part I, St. Basil part II, St. Gregory part I, St. Gregory part II January 3rd Feast of the Most Holy Name of Jesus Famous Birthdays: Joseph Damien de Veuster, also known as Blessed Damien the Leper (1840) January 4th Feast of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Biography of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton from the Patron Saints Index Famous Birthdays: Louis Braille (1809) Online Biography January 5th Feast of Saint John Neumann January 6th Traditional Celebration of the Epiphany Famous Birthdays: St. Joan of Arc (1412) Saint Joan, the Girl Soldier by Louis de Wohl (Vision Series) Saint Joan of Arc Website January 7th Feast of Saint Raymond of Penafort Famous Birthdays: St. Bernadette Soubirous (1844) Bernadette, Our Lady's Little Servant by Hertha Pauli (Vision Series) Biography from the Patron Saints Index January 12th Famous Birthdays: Charles Perrault (1628), author of Cinderella CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Charles Perrault January 17th Famous Birthdays: Benjamin Franklin (1706) Benjamin Franklin by Ingri and Edgar Parin D'Aulaire What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin? by Jean Fritz The Electric Franklin Website January 18th Famous Birthdays: A.A. Milne (1882), author of Winnie the Pooh The Page at Pooh Corner January 21st Feast of St. Agnes, virgin and martyr Catholic Encyclopedia Entry on Saint Agnes January 22nd Famous Birthdays: Lord Byron (1788), English poet The Lord Byron Homepage January 25th The Conversion of St. Paul Caravaggio Painting Michelangelo Painting Dujardin Painting Lives of the Saints - Conversion of Saint Paul Famous Birthdays: Robert Burns (1759), Scottish poet Robert Burns Country January 27th Feast of St. Angela Merici, Foundress of the Ursulines Catholic Encyclopedia Entry on St. Angela Merici Famous Birthdays: Lewis Carroll (1832), author of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland The Lewis Carroll Home Page January 28th Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas Saint Thomas Aquinas and the Preaching Beggars by Brendan Larnen, O.P. and Milton Lomask (Vision Series) Catholic Encyclopedia Entry on St. Thomas Aquinas
A Calendar of Resources: July The Month of the Most Precious Blood July 1 - Blessed Junipero Serra (1784) priest and founder of the California Missions "Father Junipero Serra" p. 22 of The Children's Book of America, edited by William Bennett Websites: Junipero Serra and the California Missions Blessed Junipero Serra (brief biography) The California Missions Blessed Junipero Serra, Priest and Missionary (longer biography) The Serra Club Homepage July 3 - St. Thomas the Apostle (74) http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/saintt07.htm July 4 - Independence Day July 4 - St. Elizabeth of Portugal (1336) Queen http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/sainte07.htm July 6 - St. Maria Goretti, Virgin and Martyr http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/saintm09.htm http://www.mariagoretti.org July 11 - St. Oliver Plunkett (1681), Bishop and Martyr St. Oliver Plunkett - Catholic Online July 14 - Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha (1680) http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/saintk01.htm Illustrated Children's Story of Kateri Tekakwitha July 15 - St. Bonaventure (1221-1274) Bishop and Doctor of the Church http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/saintb16.htm http://www.cin.org/saints/bonaventure.html Catholic Encyclopedia Entry on St. Bonaventure July 16 - Our Lady of Mt. Carmel St. Simon Stock from the Catholic Encyclopedia The Scapular from the Catholic Encyclopedia July 22 - St. Mary Magdalene (77) July 23 - St. Bridget (1373) Religious, Founder July 25 - St. James the Greater (42) Apostle July 26 - Sts. Joachim and Ann St. Joachim from the Catholic Encyclopedia St. Anne from the Catholic Encyclopedia July 31 - St. Ignatius of Loyola (1491 - 1556), Priest and Founder of the Jesuits St. Ignatius and the Company of Jesus by August Derleth (from the Vision series from Ignatius Press) Websites: St. Ignatius' Letter on Obedience St. Ignatius Loyola by John Farrow St. Ignatius of Loyola from the Catholic Encyclopedia
A Calendar of Resources: June The Month of the Sacred Heart The Feast of the Ascension (Can Fall in May or June) Bible Readings: Matthew 28:16 - 20, Mark 16:19 - 20, Luke 24:36 - 53, Acts 1:6 - 11 June 3rd Feast of St. Charles Lwanga and Companions (1887) Martyrs http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/saintc13.htm June 5th Feast of Saint Boniface, Bishop and Martyr (d. 755) Pentecost Sunday Bible Reading: Acts 2: 1 - 47 June 13 - St. Anthony of Padua St. Anthony and the Christ Child by Helen Walker Homan (from the Vision series, available from Ignatius Press) http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/sainta01.htm June 14 - Flag Day Mr. Flag Maker - An address by Mr. Franklin K. Lane, Secretary of the Interior, June 14, 1914 Learn 2 Fold an American Flag The Story of Old Glory by Albert Mayer and The Story of the Star Spangled Banner by Natalie Miller (from the Cornerstones of Freedom series published by Children's Press) June 22 - St. John Fisher, Bishop and Martyr and St. Thomas More, Martyr (1535) Related Websites: St. John Fisher Web Page St. Thomas More Web Page Video: A Man for All Seasons (1966) June 24 - The Birth of St. John the Baptist Reading: Luke 1:1-25, 39-80 http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/saintj02.htm Corpus Christi Sunday The great celebration of the feast of the Body of Christ. On this day, traditionally, there are great processions with the Blessed Sacrament through the streets. There is a description of a traditional Corpus Christi procession from the 15th century in chapter 13 of The Merchant's Mark by Cynthia Harnett. You can also read about the Feast of Corpus Christi from the Catholic Encyclopedia. June 26 Feast of Blessed Jose Maria Escriva (d. 1975) http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/saintj12.htm June 27 Feast of St. Cyril of Alexandria (d. 444) Bishop and Doctor of the Church http://www.knight.org/advent/cathen/045926.htm June 28 Feast of St. Irenaeus (d. 202) Bishop and Martyr http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/sainti06.htm Famous Birthdays Rev. Frederick W. Faber - Catholic priest and author Jesus My God and My All by Rev. Frederick W. Faber June 29 Feast of Saints Peter and Paul (d. 67) Apostles and Martyrs St. Peter - http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/saintp07.htm St. Paul - http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/saintp12.htm Readings: The Gospels (esp. Matthew 16:18-19, 26:69-75, Luke 9:18-22, John 21:15-19) and the Acts of the Apostles, Saint Paul the Apostle by Mary Fabyan Windeatt Movies: The Robe, Quo Vadis The Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus "Behold this Heart which has so loved men that It has spared nothing, even to consuming Itself to witness Its love! And in return, I receive from most of them only ingratitude, from their irreverences and their sacrileges and by the coldness and contempt that they have for Me in this Sacrament of love...Therefore, I ask you that the first Friday after the octave of Corpus Christi be dedicated as a special feast to honor My Heart, that the faithful receive Communion on that day, making reparation to It by a solemn act of amendment for the indignifites It has received while exposed on the altars. I promise also that My Heart will open to wield abundantly the influence of Its divine love on those who do It this honor..." Jesus' words to Saint Margaret Mary as quoted in Saint Margaret Mary, Apostle of the Sacred Heart by Ruth Fox Hume Related Websites: Apostleship of Prayer Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus (from the Catholic Encyclopedia)
