April 24th
St Fidelis of Sigmarengen (1577-1622), Martyr; Sigmarengen, Germany; Feast day April 24th

"Pardon my enemies, O Lord: blinded by passion, they know not what they do.  Lord Jesus, have pity on me.  Mary, mother of Jesus, assist me."

St Bernard (1090-1153), Confessor, Doctor of the Church; Fontaine-les-Dijon, France; Feast day August 20th

"The deceitful charms of prosperity destroy more souls than all the scourges of adversity."

St Teresa of Avila (1515-1582), Virgin, Doctor of the Church; Avila, Spain; Feast day, October 15th

"I have noticed that all persons who have true devotion to St Joseph and tender him special honor, are very much advanced in virtue, for he takes great care of souls who recommend themselves to him; and I have never asked of him anything which he did not obtain for me."