Memorial of Saint Bonaventure, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

Readings for the Memorial of Saint Bonaventure, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Reading 1 Isaiah 10:5-7, 13b-16 Thus says the LORD:Woe to Assyria! My rod in anger,my staff in wrath.Against an impious nation I send him,and against a people under my wrath I order himTo seize plunder, carry off loot,and tread them down like … Read moreMemorial of Saint Bonaventure, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

Saint of the Day: St. Bonaventure (1221–1274)

Bishop, Doctor of the ChurchFeast Day: July 15 St. Bonaventure was one of the greatest theologians and spiritual writers in the history of the Catholic Church. Born around 1221 in Bagnoregio, Italy, he became a Franciscan friar after reportedly being miraculously healed through the prayers of St. Francis of Assisi. His parents believed that this … Read moreSaint of the Day: St. Bonaventure (1221–1274)

Wed 15 July

Saint Bonaventure, Bishop, Doctor First reading Ephesians 3:14-19 May Christ live in your hearts through faith I pray, kneeling before the Father, from whom every family, whether spiritual or natural, takes its name:Out of his infinite glory, may he give you the power through his Spirit for your hidden self to grow strong, so that … Read moreWed 15 July

St. Bonaventure: Saint of the Day for Wednesday, July 15, 2026​

St. Bonaventure, Bishop and Doctor of the Church (Feast day-July 15) St. Bonaventure, known as “the seraphic doctor,” was born at Bagnoregio, in the Lazio region of central Italy, in 1221. He received the name of Bonaventure in consequence of an exclamation of St. Francis of Assisi, when, in response to the pleading of the … Read moreSt. Bonaventure: Saint of the Day for Wednesday, July 15, 2026​

Does Catholic Doctrine Change? A Catholic Answer to Orthodox Objections

Catholics often take for granted the claim that doctrine can develop over time. However, a Catholic inquirer into Orthodoxy will most likely be surprised to find out this is not the case within some quarters of Orthodoxy. For instance, Orthodox priest Fr. Daniel Lattier surveys Orthodox writers on the question and discovers some who claim that “there exists an Orthodox consensus against doctrinal development.” Fr. Lattier does … Read moreDoes Catholic Doctrine Change? A Catholic Answer to Orthodox Objections

Memorial of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin [In the Dioceses of the United States]

Readings for the Memorial of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin [In the Dioceses of the United States] Reading 1 Isaiah 7:1-9 In the days of Ahaz, king of Judah, son of Jotham, son of Uzziah,Rezin, king of Aram,and Pekah, king of Israel, son of Remaliah,went up to attack Jerusalem,but they were not able to conquer it.When … Read moreMemorial of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin [In the Dioceses of the United States]

Saint of the Day: St. Kateri Tekakwitha

St. Kateri Tekakwitha (1656–1680), lovingly known as the “Lily of the Mohawks,” was the first Native American to be canonized by the Catholic Church. Born in present-day New York to a Mohawk father and an Algonquin Christian mother, Kateri endured great suffering from an early age. At the age of four, a smallpox epidemic claimed the lives of … Read moreSaint of the Day: St. Kateri Tekakwitha

Tue 14 July

Tuesday of week 15 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Camillus of Lellis, Priest First reading Isaiah 7:1-9 Isaiah tells the king not to fear In the reign of Ahaz son of Jotham, son of Uzziah, king of Judah, Razon the king of Aram went up against Jerusalem with Pekah son of Remaliah, king of Israel, … Read moreTue 14 July

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