Saints and Seasons

A major part of the annual worship experiences in the CatholicChurch revolves around the commemoration of the saints. This bookgives a brief history of these outstanding personalities who have beenenrolled in the church's hall of fame. They cover the period from the first to the twentieth century. Some are household names as St. Peter the first pope St. Patrick of Ireland St. Francis of Assisi St. Theresethe Little Flower of France and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton of BaltimoreMaryland. Some others are lesser known to us but equally known to the Lord to whom they dedicated their lives love and daily service. Their way of life can be both a guide and inspiration to us on our pilgrim journey through this world. Just as there are four seasons in our calendar year so there are four seasons in the church year. These are Advent Christmas Lent and Easter. This book gives a short commentary on the weekday scripture readings for these four liturgical seasons. Many people have found these spiritual thoughts enlightening and very helpful in living the particular seasons in union with the liturgy of the church.