Roman Catholicism by Huan Vu Le

Augustin Dong, born on November 22, 1822 in Mittelbronn, France, from a young age was virtuous, studious, diligent in prayer, obedient to superiors, and harmonious with friends. He excelled in his studies and was loved by all. Pope Leo XIII beatified him in 1900 and Pope John Paul II canonized him as a saint in 1988. His feast day is May 1.

Anthony Nguyen Huu Quynh (Nam), a Catholic doctor and teacher, was born in 1768 in My Huong, Quang Binh. On July 10, 1840, he was executed by strangulation. On May 27, 1900, Pope Leo XIII beatified him. On June 19, 1988, Pope John Paul II canonized him as a saint. His feast day is July 10.

Saint Anthony Nguyen Dich, an exemplary model of faith and courage, used his fortune to help the missionary work. When he was arrested for harboring priests, he remained steadfast in his faith and was beheaded on August 12, 1838. He was beatified by Pope Leo XIII on May 27, 1900 and canonized by Pope John Paul II on June 19, 1988.

Andrew Tuong, teacher, born in 1812 in Ngoc Cuc, Nam Dinh, martyred on June 16, 1862 in Lang Coc village, was canonized on June 19, 1988. The feast day of Saint Andrew Tuong is celebrated annually on June 16.

Andrew Tran Van Trong, Catholic Vietnamese soldier, martyred in 1835. He was a steadfast and courageous witness of faith. On June 19, 1988, Pope John Paul II canonized him as a Saint. His feast day is November 28.

Andrew Phu Yen, the first martyr of the Catholic Church in Vietnam, was born in 1625 in Phu Yen. In 1644, he was executed for following Catholicism. In 2000, he was beatified by Pope John Paul II.

Andrew Nguyen Kim Thong, commonly known as Nam Thuong, was born in 1790 in Go Thi village, Binh Dinh province. He was a prominent village figure and teacher who was very devout. In 1909, he was beatified by Pope Pius X. His feast day is July 15.

Saint Andrew Tran An Dung Lac was a martyr priest in Vietnam who used his words and actions to preach the Gospel in many parishes. He accepted death courageously, becoming a shining example for Vietnamese believers.

Saint Ane Le Thi Thanh, a Vietnamese Catholic woman, sacrificed her life to protect the faith and love. Pope Pius X beatified her and Pope John Paul II canonized her as a Saint.

The liturgical calendar determines the readings, and there are typically two readings at daily Mass and three at Sunday Mass. The liturgical year of the Church does not match the calendar year, starting with the first Sunday of Advent and finishing on the last Saturday before the next year's first Sunday of Advent.