Liturgical Lowdown: October

Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of October! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month. SHOWNOTES October’s Devotion: Holy Rosary Books Total Consecration to Mary by St. Louis De Montfort 33 Days to Morning Glory by Fr. Michael Gaitley The Secrets of the Rosary by St. Louis De Montfort Praying the Rosary Like Never Before by Dr. Edward Sri Decor: Magnificats Rosary Cards (You can frame them!) Youtube: The Battle of Lepanto: Ascension Press Activities: TheReligionTeacher.com (Buckets of resources/activities on the rosary) It’s also Respect Life Month! Checkout the USCCB’s resources for ideas. The Pope’s Monthly Intention: The Mission of Religious: That consecrated religious men and women may bestir themselves, and be present among the poor, the marginalized, and those who have no voice. Feasts of Note: October 1st – St. Therese of the Child Jesus (Lisieux) (memorial) Prayer: St. Therese’s Morning Offering Books: Story of a Soul The Way of Trust and Love 33 Days to Merciful Love Treasure Box Books (1-6 of the series has stories of Therese) Movies: The Miracles of St. Therese Therese Craft: St Therese Paper Doll: Paper Dali For MANY more ideas: Shower of Roses October 2nd – Guardian Angels (memorial) Prayer: Three Prayers Books: Pascual and the Kitchen Angels Angel in the Waters Angels: God’s Messengers and Our Helpers Audio: Angel Food Sermons: The Devil with the Long Tail (Chapter 5 in For Heaven’s Sake) Nuggins (Chapter 4 in Going His Way) October 4th – St. Francis of Assisi (memorial) Prayers Animal Blessing Canticle of the Sun Books Saint Francis of Assisi Clare and Francis Brother Sun, Sister Moon Saint Francis of Assisi: A Life of Joy Francis and Clare: Saints of Assisi Audio Brother Francis – The Barefoot Saint of Assisi St. Francis of Assisi (CD from Quiet Waters OR Digital Download from formed.org) Movie: Clare and Francis October 5th – St. Faustina Kowalski (optional memorial) Prayer: Divine Mercy Chaplet Books: Diary of St. Faustina Video: Divine Mercy: In the Second Greatest Story Ever Told (Book Version) Audio: St. Faustina (Glory Stories) Craft: Divine Mercy “Statue” (Catholic Icing) October 11th – Pope St. John XXIII (optional memorial) October 15th – Teresa of Jesus (Avila) (memorial) Audio: St. Teresa (Quiet Waters Inc) October 16th – St. Margaret Mary Alacogue (optional memorial) October 18th – St. Luke (feast) October 19th – St. Issac Jogues, John de Brebeuf and Companions (memorial) October 22nd – Pope Saint John Paul II (optional memorial) Prayer: Prayer of JP II from EWTN Books Witness to Hope St. John Paul the Great: His 5 Loves Lolek: The Boy who became Pope John Paul II Audio: Pope Saint John Paul II (Glory Stories) Movie Pope John Paul II The Jeweller’s Shop (written by JP II!) Food: Kremowka Papieska (Papal Cream Cake) Craft: Make a Miter (From my old Mommy Blog) October 28th – Sts. Simon and Jude (feast) October 31th – All Hallows Eve (Halloween) Prayer: Pumpkin Carving Prayer Food: Soul Cakes (From my old Mommy Blog) Sting’s Music Video: Soul Cake Books: Not Scary Halloween Booklist (From my old Mommy Blog) Activity: Finding the Truth in Halloween Printouts Connect with us! Kevin: Twitter | Instagram Lisa: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Email: hello[at]madetomagnify[dot]com The post Liturgical Lowdown: October appeared first on Lisa Cotter.