September 20

Born in 1608, Olier studied theology in France and was deeply influenced by spiritual masters. He founded the Society of Saint-Sulpice in 1641 to train parish priests with rigorous moral and intellectual standards. Under his leadership, seminaries in Paris became models for clergy education worldwide. He introduced retreats and spiritual exercises that renewed the French Church. Olier authored influential devotional writings and guided countless spiritual directors. His reform efforts helped revitalize Catholic pastoral care during the Counter-Reformation. He was canonized in 1917 and remains a patron of seminary formation.

Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj is an Indian spiritual leader born in 1946. He became a disciple of his father, Sant Kirpal Singh, and later succeeded him as head of the Science of Spirituality organization. Maharaj offers teachings that blend meditation, ethics, and service, aiming to foster inner peace and global harmony. He has traveled internationally to lead satsangs, workshops, and dialogues on spirituality and science. His published works explore the intersection of meditation and mental well-being. Under his guidance, the organization has grown to thousands of meditation centers worldwide.