Hallowed Be Thy Day
Join Catholic speaker and author Lisa Cotter in this new Monday-Friday series to help make your day a little more holy. Based upon the Church calendar and timely anniversaries, Hallowed Be Thy Day takes a deep dive into fascinating history, inspiring stories of saints, new and old traditions from around the world, and all sorts of tidbits to help you better know, understand, and live your faith. If you are a curious person who loves your faith and wants to learn more in a fun and engaging format, this series is for you.
51 sesiones
1Nov 20: Holy DoorsOn this day in 2016, Pope Francis closed the Holy Doors at St. Peter's Basilica, marking the end of the Jubilee Year of Mercy. Today's session dives into the history & traditions of a Jubilee. Pray with the Jubilee Year: https://hallow.com/pages/131/Jubilees
2Nov 19: They Have No WineToday is the feast day of Our Lady of Divine Providence. Rooted in the Wedding Feast at Cana, today's feast highlights Mary's role as an intercessor.Our Lady of Divine Providence
3Nov 18: Woman Who Prays AlwaysToday is the feast day of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne. Before coming to the United States as a missionary, today's saint survived the French Revolution as an underground sister.St. Rose Philippine Duchesne
4Nov 17: Bread into RosesToday is the feast day of St. Elizabeth of Hungary, a wife, mother, and royal, who was wholly devoted to her husband and God.St. Elizabeth of Hungary
5Nov 14: Dyed WaterToday is the feast day of St. Laurence O’Toole. As a royal turned Abbot turned Archbishop, today's saint played a significant role during a defining time in Ireland’s history.St. Laurence O’Toole
6Nov 13: A Missed LetterToday is the feast day of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the first United States citizen to be canonized a saint. Learn more about today's saint: https://hallow.com/pages/830/St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
7Nov 12: That They May Be OneToday is the feast of St. Josaphat, a Ruthenian Rite bishop who was martyred in 1623 for his efforts to reunite the East and the West.St. Josaphat
8Nov 11: A Shivering BeggarToday is the feast day of St. Martin of Tours, a Roman solider turned bishop, who is famous for an encounter he had with a poor beggar. Try the Corporal Works of Mercy Challenge: https://app.hallow.com/collections/59/St. Martin of Tours
9Nov 10: Scourge of GodToday is the feast day of Pope St. Leo the Great. He spent his life defending the Church spiritually and even prevented Rome from being ransacked by Attila the Hun. Learn more about the Council of Chalcedon: https://hallow.com/prayers/10926775/Pope St. Leo the Great
10Nov 7: Cheat the DevilToday is the Eve of National Cappuccino Day. From the story of coffee's "baptism" to its links with Capuchin friars to its patron saint, St. Drogo, the Church's history with coffee is more complex than you might think. National Cappuccino Day
11Nov 6: The First U.S. BishopOn this day in 1789, Pope Pius the 6th appointed Fr. John Carroll to be the first bishop in the United States of America. Learn more in Saints in 7 Days with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: https://hallow.com/collections/1805/Bishop John Carroll
12Nov 5: Blessed Are YouToday is the traditional feast day of St. Elizabeth. Her words are repeated by hundreds of thousands of people every day, and her story can teach us a valuable lesson about true friendship. Meditate on the Visitation: https://hallow.com/prayers/1028313/St. Elizabeth, the Mother of John the Baptist
13Nov 4: Saved through FireNovember is the Month of the Holy Souls in Purgatory. In this session, Lisa dives into the Church's teachings on purgatory and gives ways to live this month with intention. For more on the Holy Souls: https://hallow.com/pages/814/Month of the Holy Souls in Purgatory
14Nov 3: Big "V" VocationsThis week, the Church in the U.S. is celebrating National Vocation Awareness Week, a week dedicated to learning about & praying for vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, & consecrated life. To pray the Discernment Novena: https://hallow.com/collections/389National Vocation Awareness Week
15Oct 31: "Holy Evening"Today is All Hallows' Eve, or Halloween. This vigil to All Saints' Day is a Catholic tradition that has been secularized in recent decades. In this session, we debunk a Halloween myth and explore the Catholic roots behind some of today’s traditions.All Hallows' Eve
16Oct 30: The Seed of the ChurchToday is the eve of Hallowtide, a 3-day celebration of All Hallows' Eve (Halloween), All Saints' Day, and All Souls' Day. In this session, we look at the origins of All Saints' Day. Pray the Litany of the Saints: https://hallow.com/prayers/8104/All Saints' Day
17Oct 29: I Still Have My HeartToday is the feast day of Bl. Chiara Badano, an Italian teenager who can teach us how to suffer well.Bl. Chiara Badano
18Oct 28: Lost CauseToday is the feast day of two of Jesus' twelve apostles, Sts. Simon and Jude. Pray the St. Jude Novena: https://hallow.com/collections/272/Sts. Simon & Jude
19Oct 27: In This SignOn this day in 312, Roman Emperor Constantine received a vision in the sky on the day before the Battle of the Milvian Bridge. Listen to find out more!Battle of the Milvian Bridge
20Oct 24: The Queen's ConfessorToday is the feast day of St. Anthony Mary Claret, a multifaceted saint who you may have never heard of.St. Anthony Mary Claret
21Oct 23: New MysteriesToday is a Thursday, and on Thursdays, we pray Pope St. John Paul II's Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary. To meditate further on the Luminous Mysteries in our Secrets of the Rosary Challenge: https://hallow.com/collections/1302/The Luminous Mysteries
22Oct 22: The GreatToday is the feast day of Pope St. John Paul II. In today's session we cover four fascinating facts about this beloved saint. To learn more about JP II's life and writings: https://hallow.com/pages/793/Pope St. John Paul II
23Oct 21: EquipollentOn this day in 2012, St. Kateri Tekakwitha was canonized a saint in Vatican City. Today's session covers the four title process of canonization.The Canonization Process
24Oct 20: InklingsOn this day in 1949, J.R.R. Tolkien's literary group, The Inklings, met for the last time in recorded history, and on this day 1955, J.R.R. Tolkien published "The Return of the King."J.R.R. Tolkien
25Oct 17: 10 LeopardsToday is the feast day of St. Ignatius of Antioch. This Early Church bishop and martyr was a disciple of St. John the Evangelist, making him an Apostolic Father.St. Ignatius of Antioch
26Oct 16: A Heart of LoveToday is the feast day of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque. Shorty after she joined religious life, Jesus began appearing to her, imploring her to spread devotion to his Sacred Heart. To pray more with the Sacred Heart: https://hallow.com/pages/792/St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
27Oct 15: Social Club or Convent?Today is the feast day of St. Teresa of Avila, a Carmelite mystic and reformer, who is the patron saint of Hallow. Pray the "Let Nothing Disturb You" prayer: https://hallow.com/prayers/1006400/St. Teresa of Avila
28Oct 14: The Day that did not ExistOn this day in 1582, this day (October 14th) did not exist in some parts of Europe. The removal was due to the start of the Gregorian Calendar, and in today's session, we explore why it was a necessary move made by Pope Gregory the 13th.The Gregorian Calendar
29Oct 13: A Dancing StarOn this day in 1917, the Miracle of the Sun occurred in Fatima, Portugal. Also known as the Day the Sun Danced, this miracle was witnessed by 70,000 people. To learn more about the apparitions at Fatima: https://hallow.com/pages/791/The Miracle of the Sun
30Oct 10: The HammerOn this day in 732, the Umayyad Caliphate and the Kingdom of the Franks fought in the Battle of Tours. This Frankish victory helped set off a chain reaction that led to the founding of the Holy Roman Empire.Battle of Tours
31Oct 9: In a Sea of AshesOn this day in 1859, Our Lady appeared to Adele Brise in Champion, Wisconsin. In 2010, this apparition became the first church approved Marian apparition in the US. Listen to the shrine tour: https://app.hallow.com/collections/936/Our Lady of Champion
32Oct 8: Fully God and Fully Man?On this day in 451, the Council of Chalcedon opened with a goal of addressing the Monophysite heresy, which focused on the nature of Christ.Council of Chalcedon
33Oct 7: The Holy LeagueOn this day, in 1571, the Holy League claimed victory over the Ottoman Turks at the Battle of Lepanto. So why is today the Feast of the Holy Rosary? Listen in to find out. Pray the Rosary: https://hallow.com/pages/14/Our Lady of the Rosary
34Oct 6: Fatima's RequestOctober is the Month of the Holy Rosary. In today's session, Lisa provides tips and tricks to help you make the Rosary part of your routine. Pray the Rosary: https://hallow.com/pages/14/Month of the Holy Rosary
35Oct 3: Preach the GospelToday is the eve of the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, founder of the Franciscians. Saints in 7 Days: https://app.hallow.com/collections/1292/St. Francis of Assisi
36Oct 2: God's MessengersToday is the feast of the Guardian Angels. If you have never given much thought to your guardian angel, I promise you will after this session. Angel of God: https://app.hallow.com/prayers/9203 Daily Miracle: https://app.hallow.com/prayers/1006353Guardian Angels
37Oct 1: The Little WayToday is the feast day of Doctor of the Church, St. Therese of Lisieux. Known for her "little way," St. Therese is one of the most beloved saints of modern time. Listen in to find out why! For more on St. Therese: https://app.hallow.com/pages/776St. Therese of Lisieux
38Sept 30: Patron of CurmudgeonsToday is the feast day of St. Jerome. This 4th century Doctor of the Church and Church Father was a brilliant scholar who, due to his cranky disposition, could very well be the Patron Saint of Curmudgeons.St. Jerome
39Sept 29: MichaelmasToday is is the Feast of the Archangels. Celebrating Archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, the origins of today's feast date back to the 4th century, and it is a day filled with culinary traditions. From carrots to goose, it's all in today's session. For more on St. Michael: https://app.hallow.com/pages/775/Archangels
40Sept 26: The Silverless OnesToday is the feast day of Sts. Cosmas and Damian. These 3rd century brothers were highly skilled physicians who used their gifts to not only to care for the body, but also the soul.Sts. Cosmas and Damian
41Sept 25: Road TripToday is is the feast day of St. Cleopas, a saint who thought he was walking with a perfect stranger, only to realize later that his companion was actually the Resurrected Christ.St. Cleopas
42Sept 24: The RemainderOn this day in 787 the Second Council of Nicaea opened in Nicaea. One result of this gathering was a decree declaring every church should contain a relic of a martyr.Relics
43Sept 23: Light Through ThemToday is the feast day of St. Pio of Pietrelcina. This priest is known for his life marked by miracles and wonders that can seem more like a work of fiction than the true story of a Capuchin friar. More on Padre Pio: https://app.hallow.com/pages/774/St. Pio of Pietrelcina
44Sept 22: Nine DaysOn this day Catholics are beginning a novena to St. Therese of Lisieux. A novena is a fixed number of days set aside to pray for a specific intention or for an upcoming feast. Pray the St. Therese novena: https://app.hallow.com/collections/268/Novenas
45Sept 19: DetanglerOn this day Catholics around the world are beginning a novena to Our Lady Undoer of Knots, so they can finish it in time for her feast day on September 28th. Pray the Novena to Our Lady Undoer of Knots: https://app.hallow.com/collections/230/Our Lady Undoer of Knots
46Sept 18: Come Fly With MeToday is the feast day of St. Joseph of Cupertino, aka, the flying friar. Discover the story of this beloved saint who is also the patron saint of air travelers and pilots.St. Joseph of Cupertino
47Sept 17: Renaissance WomanToday is the feast day of St. Hildegard of Bingen, Doctor of the Church and one of the most significant female figures in the Middle Ages. Listen to Hildegard's "O Shepherd of Souls:" https://app.hallow.com/prayers/1040305/St. Hildegard of Bingen
48Sept 16: Lenty, Penty, Crucy, LucyToday is the eve of the fall Ember Days. Ember Days are a longstanding, quarterly tradition of prayer and fasting.Ember Days
49Sept 15: Three ApparitionsToday is the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. Todays feast honors the suffering heart of Mary as she accompanied her son, Jesus, during his lifetime, and especially his Passion. Pray the Seven Sorrows Rosary: https://hallow.com/collections/172/Our Lady of Sorrows
50Sept 12: Underground RumblingsToday is the Feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary, a day commemorating the privileges God bestowed upon Mary and the graces we receive through her intercession. Pray the Litany of Loreto: https://app.hallow.com/prayers/1047958/Most Holy Name of Mary
51Sept 11: Stone by StoneOn this day in 910, William the First, Duke of Aquitaine, founded the Benedictine Abbey of Cluny in Cluny, France. Listen to the Benedictines of Norcia, Italy: https://app.hallow.com/collections/1504/Cluny Abbey
52Sept 10: World's Largest ChurchWelcome to Hallowed Be Thy Day, a new daily series led by Lisa Cotter! On this day in 1990, Pope St. John Paul II consecrated the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, which holds the Guinness World Record for largest church in the world.Basilica of Our Lady of Peace