POPE ST. PIUS X - FEAST DAY “ Pius X was head of the Catholic Church from August 1903 to his death in 1914. Pius X is known for vigorously opposing modernist interpretations of Catholic doctrine, promoting liturgical reforms and orthodox theology. Two outstanding accomplishments of this saintly Pope were the inauguration of the liturgical renewal and the restoration of frequent communion from childhood. He also waged an unwavering war against the heresy and evils of Modernism, gave great impetus to biblical studies, and brought about the codification of Canon Law. His overriding concern was to renew all things in Christ. ... “The second of 10 children in a poor Italian family, Joseph Sarto became Pius X at age 68. He was one of the 20th century’s greatest . Ever mindful of his humble origin, Pope Pius stated, ‘I was born poor, I lived poor, I will die poor.’ He was embarrassed by some of the pomp of the papal court. ‘Look how they have dressed me up,’ he said in tears to an old friend. To another, ‘It is a penance to be forced to accept all these practices. They lead me around surrounded by soldiers like Jesus when he was seized in Gethsemani.’ is remembered for his encouragement of the frequent reception of Holy Communion, especially by children. “Interested in politics, Pope Pius encouraged Italian Catholics to become more politically involved. One of his first papal acts was to end the supposed right of governments to interfere by veto in papal elections. … In 1905, when France renounced its agreement with the Holy See and threatened confiscation of Church property if governmental control of Church affairs were not granted, Pius X courageously rejected the demand. “On the 11th anniversary of his election as pope, Europe was plunged into World War I. Pius had foreseen it, but it killed him. ‘This is the last affliction the Lord will visit on me. I would gladly give my life to save my poor children from this ghastly scourge.’ He died a few weeks after the war began, and was canonized in 1954. “His humble background was no obstacle in relating to a personal God and to people whom he loved genuinely. Pius X gained his strength, his gentleness and warmth for people from the source of all gifts, the

Spirit of Jesus.

Article sources: https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=313 and https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-pius-x/

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