By Alyssa Bormes
We usually associate fireworks with the 4th of July – and for good reason, we can be very thankful for the foundation of our country. However, I think we should spend all of August, night after night with sparklers and Roman candles. Have you taken a look at the luminaries who are patron saints of August? Plus there are other feasts, and even one Solemnity!
Let’s take a look at a few days:
5th – Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major
6th – Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord
15th – Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
22nd – Memorial of the Queenship of the Virgin Mary
29th – Memorial of the Passion of John the Baptist
Then let’s take a look at a few Patron Saints:
1st – St. Alphonsus de’Liguori
4th – St. John Vianny
8th – St. Dominic
9th – St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
11th – St. Clare of Assisi
14th – St. Maximilian Kolbe
18th – St. Helen
20th – St. Bernard of Clarivaux
21st – St. Pius X
23rd – St. Rose of Lima
24th – St. Bartholomew the Apostle
25th – St. Louis, King of France
27th – St. Monica
28th – St. Augustine
Everyone in this list has somehow had an influence on my life. For example, my great-grandma dedicated the safety of her pregnancy and delivery of my grandma to St. Rose of Lima. My very life is lived in thanksgiving for her intercession. Perhaps you have one of them to thank as well.
We may not be able to have a full pyrotechnic display that each Saint and Feast deserves, but we each have a prayer and a candle we could light. Every flame can be a reminder of our gratitude and love.
All you holy men and women, pray for us!
Great post. Alyssa! I’ll add the birthdays of two friends (one of whom is already in eternal sainthood) and our wedding anniversary! Lots to celebrate both personally and ecclesially! Happy August, happy Mystical Body of Christ! Blessings!
Thank you for this great reminder Alyssa!