Pope Saint John XXIII (1881-1963): October 11st.

Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli was an ordinary man who achieved extraordinary things in the 20th century. Born into a farming family in northern Italy, he joined the Secular Franciscan order and served in Rome in various capacities following his ordination. During World War II, his diplomacy helped save an estimated 24,000 Jewish people. He was named a cardinal in 1953, and later elected pope, taking the name John after his father and St. John Lateran.

Pope John soon became famous for his wit and he began meeting with world political and religious leaders. His writings include “Mother and Teacher” (1961) and “Peace on Earth'' (1963). He enlarged the College of Cardinals, making it more international. He opened the Second Vatican Council and set the tone for it stating “...the Spouse of Christ prefers to make use of the medicine of mercy rather than that of severity.” He is nicknamed “Good Pope John”.

May Pope Saint John XXIII encourage us by his teachings and example, to understand the Gospel better and to understand each other better.. ―Tami Urcia

October 15th.

Let nothing disturb you; let nothing frighten you. Gifted with a passionate spirit, young Teresa dreamed of converting Muslims and becoming a martyr. All things are passing; God never changes. But her mother’s death when Teresa was fourteen inspired lifelong devotion to Our Lady, and Teresa entered the Carmelites, Mary’s order, despite her father’s objections and her own fragile health. Patience gains everything. Initially, she enjoyed her lax convent’s sociability and “busyness,” but mystical prayer and John of the Cross’ collaboration inspired her to reform the Carmelites.

Whoever has God, lacks nothing. When her ideals encountered resistance and brought suffering, she maintained her peace and humor. Discovered devouring leftovers, she told her mildly scandalized nuns, “When I fast, I fast! When I eat, I eat!” To nuns demanding less work and more prayer in the convent schedule, she retorted: “What we really need around here are fewer starry eyes and more strong arms!” God alone is enough! The italicized sentences here are her “Breviary Bookmark,” the simple, profound prayer of Teresa, the first woman Doctor of the Church. — Peter Scagnelli

Valerie Panciera Rieth personally invites you to A Butterfly’s Journey ...Faith, Hope and Love…

We welcome our St. Matthew Family, Thursday, November 13th from 6:30pm – 8:00pm.

Refreshments are served.

• Setting a Table of Life, Hope and Gratitude….
• Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life.
• Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.

• Location: Landmark Funeral Home, 4200 Hollywood Boulevard.
• Contact: (954) 989-8220

As the circle of life continues… so does our care for you.

• Cereal
• One Pound Bags of Rice
• Soup
• Jelly
• Canned
• Chicken Fruit
• Pasta

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Gracias por hacerse miembro de nuestra comunidad de St. Matthew en Hallandale Beach.