Each of the archangels performs a different mission in Scripture: Michael protects; Gabriel announces; Raphael guides. Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, pray for us.

Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, a Carmelite nun called the “Little Flower,” lived a cloistered life of obscurity in the convent of Lisieux, France. Her autobiography, The Story of a Soul, is known throughout the world. Thérèse Martin entered the convent at 15 and died in 1897 at the age of 24. She was canonized in 1925. On October 19, 1997, Pope John Paul II proclaimed her a Doctor of the Church. Thérèse is the patron saint of florists, missionaries, pilots, and priests. Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, pray for us.

Francis of Assisi actually followed all that Jesus said and did, joyfully, without limit, and without a sense of self-importance. He gave up all his possessions, even all his clothes, before his earthly father—who was demanding restitution for Francis’ “gifts” to the poor. For a time, Francis was considered to be a religious fanatic. A few people began to realize that he was actually trying to be a Christian, and he truly believed what Jesus said. Saint Francis of Assisi is the patron paint of animals, archaeologists, ecology, Italy, merchants, messengers, and metal Workers. Saint Francis, pray for us.