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His two most well-known mottos — In Omnibus Christus (Christ in all things) and Caritas Christi urget nos (The love of Christ compels us) — perfectly sum up the heart of Monsignor Guido Maria Conforti’s work and spirituality. He was a leading figure in the revival of the Church’s missionary commitment between the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The son of a noble family, he was appointed a commendatory abbot when he was 12 years old, and was created a Cardinal when he was 22, heading for a rapidly advancing and bright ecclesiastic career. He was the nephew of a Pope and became a formidable and exemplary pastor, a zealous preacher and a promoter of the implementation of the decrees of the Council of Trent. He faced struggles and adversity in his efforts to reform the Church, both the clergy and the religious, to free her from outside powers that threatened her integrity. Because of his zeal, he suffered slander, humiliation and even an attempt on his life, in which an arquebus was fired at his back as he prayed. He was unharmed
Saint Martin de Porres was born in Lima, Peru, on December 9, 1579, and was baptized in the Church of Saint Sebastian. In the early years of his life, he lived with his mother—an ex-slave of African descent—and his sister Giovanna, in difficult conditions despite being acknowledged by his father. When Martin was about eight years old, his father, Juan de Porres, a Spanish nobleman, finally decided to take charge of his education, bringing his children with him to Guayaquil, Ecuador, where they could live more comfortably.
The last days of October and the first days of November have always been considered a special time to commemorate the dead. One of the ancient beliefs explaining this choice is that the Great Flood—according to tradition—occurred precisely during this time of year, thus making it symbolically connected to death and remembrance.
The Solemnity of All Saints, celebrated on November 1, is an occasion for Christian communities to lift their gaze toward Heaven, where men, women, young people and children of every age live in the grace and light of God. On this day, we remember not only the officially recognized Saints of the calendar but also all those who now share in eternal life.
He is remembered not only for his martyrdom but also for his steadfast faith, his strength in the face of persecution, and his dedication to spreading Christianity. Saint Quentin, originally from Rome, lived in the 3rd century. Little is known for certain about his life. According to tradition, he was the son of an influential senator named Zeno and, after embracing the Christian faith, began a missionary journey that led him to Gaul, together with Saint Lucian of Beauvais.
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