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October 10: As commissary general, Saint Francis Borgia practically founded the Jesuit presence in Spain establishing many houses and colleges.

October 11: Saint Mary Soledad was superior of a the Handmaids of Mary Serving the Sick. During the cholera outbreak of 1865, their dedicated service won the love and respect of all.

September 11: Saint Paphnutius suffered persecution under the rule of Emperor Maximinus, which is said to have been the bloodiest persecution of Christians during the Roman Empire.

September 19: Legend has it that the pagans threw Saint Januarius onto a flaming furnace, but he was unscathed. He was fed to hungry wild animals, but they did not touch him.

September 20: Saint Andrew Kim Tae-gon was the Son of Korean converts who were martyred during the persecution of 1839. He was later ordained a priest and martyred with his companions.

September 21: It was while Matthew was working at a tax collector’s bench in the custom house of Capernaum that Jesus passing by called him saying, “Follow me.”

September 22: Saint Thomas of Villanova was committed to the poor, established care for orphans, and convinced the emperor to provide funds to organize priests for service among the converted Moors.

September 24: In September 1046, Saint Gerard was attacked and beaten, but still forgave his assailants. He is considered one of the patrons of Hungary.

September 25: Saint Albert was Patriarch and Bishop of Jerusalem, who cared for the spiritual well being of Christians in the Holy Land in spite of Muslim domination.