Welcome to the month of October, the tenth month of the year which ushers us into the beginning of the fourth quarter. The month of October is specially a Marian month dedicated to Our Lady of the Holy Rosary. In this month, the Church invites us to re-dedicate ourselves to the maternal patronage of our Mother through the praying of the Holy Rosary as part of our October Devotion.
All the faithful are therefore expected to participate, both at the Parish and family levels, in the activities of this age-old devotion. Anyone who prays the Rosary every day with faith and a deep sense of devotion, and not merely mechanically or superficially, will be more disposed to receive abundant graces from the Mother of God. Also, in this month, we celebrate the 64th Independence Anniversary of our beloved country. Let us seize the opportunity that the month of October offers, to pray for our country, Nigeria in these trying times; for economic stability, the triumph of justice, peace, reconciliation, progress and good governance.
Feast days and memorials in this month are Our Lady Queen of Nigeria (October 1); the Guardian Angels (October 2); St. Francis of Assisi (October 4), Our Lady of the Rosary (October 7); St. Teresa of Avila (October 15); St. Ignatius of Antioch (October 17). Others include, St. Luke (October 18); Ss. John de Brebeuf and Isaac Jogues and Companions (October 19); and Ss. Simon and Jude (October 28).
…Intention for October 2024
For our Country Nigeria: We pray for our country Nigeria that God may inspire our rulers to find ways of liberating the citizens from the present economic hardship and grant rulers and citizens the strength to work towards building the nation of our dreams.
• Most Rev. (Dr.) Alfred Adewale Martins, Archbishop of the Metropolitan See of Lagos.
