Pope Saint Paul VI

Pope Saint Paul VI was born on September 26, 1897, in Concesio, Brescia. Ordained as a priest on May 19, 1920, his talents caught the attention of Pope Pius XII, who appointed him Archbishop of Milan in 1954. There, he demonstrated a commitment to social issues and workers' rights, earning a reputation for his progressive views. 

Elected Pope in 1963, succeeding Pope John XXIII, Paul VI is best known for his encyclical "Humanae Vitae" (1968), which reaffirmed the Church's stance against artificial birth control and sparked controversy. He also continued the work of the Second Vatican Council, completing it in 1965 and implementing key reforms like liturgical renewal and ecumenism.

Paul VI was the first pope to travel extensively outside Italy, visiting six continents to promote peace and dialogue among nations and religions. His 1964 meeting with Patriarch Athenagoras I of Constantinople was a significant step towards healing the schism between the Catholic and Orthodox Churches.

Throughout his pontificate, Paul VI faced criticism from both conservative and liberal factions within the Church. Conservatives resisted the changes from Vatican II, while liberals felt reforms were insufficient. Despite these challenges, he sought unity within the Church.

Pope Saint Paul VI passed away on August 6, 1978, and was canonized by Pope Francis on October 14, 2018. His legacy includes significant contributions to the Church's engagement with the modern world and efforts to promote peace and reconciliation.

Prayer:

O God, who entrusted the governance of your Church to Pope Saint Paul the Sixth, a steadfast apostle of the Gospel of your Son, grant, we pray, that, enlightened by his teachings, we may work together with you to spread the culture of love throughout the world.

Jonathan Fabian Ginunggil,
Pelayan Atasan Tertinggi / Most High Servant,
Yesus, Maria, Yusuf Pelayanan Kasih / Jesus, Mary, Joseph Ministry of Love 
(Blessed and Saints and the Nine Choirs of Angels)

My vocation is Blessed and Saints.

"I am the most humble of all the Saints in Heaven" Mary, Mother of God."

"I am the handmaid of the Lord, said Mary ‘let what you have said be done to me."

Mother Mary is the most humble Saint in Heaven and she is also the Mother of God for us all
(Luke 1:38)