In this issue

October is the month dedicated to the Rosary and the cover of our magazine recalls this most beautiful prayer of the Church. Fr Shane Crombie in an amusing and touching article ‘The Trimmings on the Rosary’ reflects on the unique way in which one family offered up their praise to Mary! Brother Philip Neri Mather is inspired by a visit to Lourdes to contemplate Saint Bernadette’s complete trust in God, which might have made her seem foolish to onlookers. Father Kellan Scott in ‘Evangelium’ continues the theme of the Rosary, likening it to a tapestry wherein the life of Mary’s Son can become the fabric of our own lives. Our famous convert is the great Saint Augustine, a prolific writer and the author of the most famous conversion story of all time. ‘It Happened this Month’ looks at the Nuremburg Trials which resulted in the execution of 12 top Nazi Party members and leaders of the Third Reich. The ‘Saint of the Month’ is Elizabeth of the Trinity, a sister in Carmel of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux. In ‘Ave, Gratia Plena’, Fr Michael Dunleavy examines Fra Angelico’s Annunciation which celebrates the first joyful mystery; the initial step on the road of Christ’s journey on earth. ‘Friends of Saint Martin’ has some information on the date of St Martin’s Feast Day and dates of Novenas explaining why there are some differences. Get ready to celebrate our Patron’s feast in November with a lovely selection of gifts and books which you will find on the back pages. Last and certainly not least, check out our lovely new book ‘A Kaboodle of Treasured Tales’. This is a feast of inspiring tales is complemented with sumptuous illustrations by Will Nathans and would make an ideal Christmas gift for any parent, grandparent or child.

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St Martin Apostolate has published our monthly St. Martin Magazine in Ireland since 1952. A wonderful magazine for Catholics around the world. Our magazine is packed with articles to help develop your understanding of your faith.

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