Tuesday, August 21, 2012

"Pope of the Eucharist"

We celebrate today the memorial of  Pope St. Pius X, a great leader of the Church whose life was molded and motivated by a remarkable love for the Holy Eucharist. 
He encouraged frequent reception of Holy Communion and solid catechesis for the faithful, and he made it possible for children to receive Holy Communion at an earlier age. 
His personal motto was "to restore all things in Christ," something which he energetically and enthusiasticly strove to do until the day he died.  St. Pius X, pray for us!


Some footage and photos from the canonization of Pope St. Pius X in 1954: