Oct. 20 Tuesday of the Twenty-Ninth Week in Ordinary Time; Opt Mem of St. Paul of the Cross, Priest (USA), Opt. Mem.

The US calendar celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. Paul of the Cross (1694-1775), who devoted himself to the service of the poor and the sick. He is best known for his apostolic zeal and his great penances. He founded the Congregation of the Passionists. (St. Paul’s Optional Memorial on the General Roman Calendar is October 19, but USA particular calendar transfers it to the next day.)