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Saturday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time; Opt Mem of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Virgin and Martyr
The Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (1891-1942), also known as St. Edith Stein. Edith Stein was born of Jewish parents in 1891, becoming an influential philosopher following her extensive studies at major German universities. After her conversion to Catholicism,…
Ordinary Time: August 9th
Saturday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time; Opt Mem of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Virgin and Martyr
The Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (1891-1942), also known as St. Edith Stein. Edith Stein was born of Jewish parents in 1891, becoming an influential philosopher following her... More
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Ordinary Time: August 8th
Memorial of St. Dominic, Priest
Today the Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Dominic (1170-1221). At the end of the twelfth century the Church in France was ravaged by the Albigensian heresy, a doctrine which was not only entirely unchristian but which, in... More
Ordinary Time: August 7th
Thursday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time; Opt Mem of Sts. Sixtus II, Pope; and Companions, Martyrs; St. Cajetan, Priest
Today is the Optional Memorial of Sts. Sixtus II and his companions (d. 258). Pope Sixtus II was one of the first victims of the persecution under the Emperor Valerian. Felicissimus and Agapitus were two of his deacons who were... More
Ordinary Time: August 6th
Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord
The Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord became widespread in the West in the 11th century and was introduced into the Roman calendar in 1457 to commemorate the victory over Islam in Belgrade. Before that, the... More
Sister of heroic Vietnamese Cardinal imprisoned by Communists tells his storyCatholic Culture Podcast
Ordinary Time: August 5th
Tuesday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time; Opt Mem of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major
We celebrate today the Optional Memorial of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major, one of the four most illustrious churches of Rome. While each diocese and parish keeps its own dedication anniversary, the universal... More
Ordinary Time: August 4th
Memorial of St. John Vianney, Priest
Today the Church celebrates the Memorial of St. John Baptist Mary Vianney (1786-1859). He was born in Dardilly and died in Ars, France. Although his talents were limited and his education meager, he was ordained a priest in... More
Ordinary Time: August 3rd
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Gospel Excerpt, Cycle C, Luke 12:19-21: "Now as for you, you have so many good things stored up for many years, rest, eat, drink, be merry!" But God said to him, "You fool, this night your life will be demanded of you; and the... More
Sunday: a day of rest.
Ordinary Time: August 2nd
Saturday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time; Opt Mem of St. Eusebius of Vercelli, Bishop; Opt Mem of St. Peter Julian Eymard, Priest
The Church celebrates two Optional Memorials today: —St. Eusebius of Vercelli (283-371) was a Roman priest of the fourth century. According to the acts relating his martyrdom, he was condemned by Constantius, the Arian... More
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Ordinary Time: August 1st
Memorial of St. Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
Today is the Memorial of St. Alphonsus de Liguori (1696-1787). Alphonsus was a great preacher of the Gospel to the poor. His charity and apostolic spirit led him to found the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer to carry on... More
Ordinary Time: July 31st
Memorial of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Priest
Today is the Memorial of St. Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556). In the year 1521 a cannon ball fractured the left leg of Captain Ignatius Loyola, the future founder of the Jesuits. While he was convalescing, Ignatius read about... More
Ordinary Time: July 30th
Wednesday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time; Opt Mem of St. Peter Chrysologus, Bishop & Doctor; Bl. Solanus Casey, Priest (USA)
Today the Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. Peter Chrysologus (406-450) ("the man of golden speech"). St. Peter earned the title of Doctor of the Church for his eloquent sermons, of which some two hundred remain. He... More
