St. Pius X was born June 2, 1835, at Riesi, Province of Treviso, Venice. His most outstanding accomplishments were the inauguration of the liturgical renewal and the restoration of frequent communion from childhood. He brought about the codification of canon law and preached the importance of Biblical studies. To renew all things in Christ was his overriding concern. Humility of heart and simplicity of life are still the highest wisdom and indispensable conditions of a perfect Christian life, for they are the very source of all apostolic fruitfulness he said. He died August 20, 1914, and was canonized on May 29, 1954.
FEAST DAY: August 21
PATRON OF: First Communicants, pilgrims
POPES’ WRITINGS
Responsorial Psalm
I will pour clean water on you and wash away all your sins.
QUIZ
Yesterday’s Answer-
Mary was taken bodily into heaven.
Today’s Question-
Those who are catechumens are already considered members of the body of Christ.
True or False?