Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini (1850-1917), Patroness of Immigrants

The Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance celebrate the Feast of All Saints of the Benedictine Family

Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini (1850-1917)
 Patroness of Immigrants  

Readings of the day: RB 35:12-18

Mass: Wisdom 1:1-7; Resp. Psalm 139; Luke 17:1-6/Feast: Isaiah 61:9-11; John 15:1-8

INCREASE OUR FAITH.

(Luke 17:5)

BY THIS IS MY FATHER GLORIFIED,

THAT YOU BEAR MUCH FRUIT AND BECOME MY DISCIPLES.

(John 15:8)

See how the Lord in his love shows us the way of life.

Clothed then with the performance of good works,

let us set out on this way, with the Gospel for our guide,

that we may deserve to see him who has called us to his kingdom (1 Thess. 2:12).

(RB Prologue 20)

As we progress in this way of life and in faith, we shall run on the path of God’s commandments, our hearts overflowing with the inexpressible delight of love.

(RB Prologue 49)

SAINT FRANCES XAVIER CABRINI, PRAY FOR US.

ALL SAINTS OF THE BENEDICTINE FAMILY, PRAY FOR US.