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Kateri A disciple of Christ sent by St. Thomas to the court of King Abgar the Black, the second century Osroene ruler. Legendary accounts claim Abgar wrote to Christ asking Jesus to cure him of an intolerable and incurable illness. Abgar’s court was in Edessa in Asia Minor (modern Turkey). Addal cured Abgar and converted the … Read moreSt. Addal: Saint of the Day for Wednesday, August 05, 2026
All Christians accept that God is active within creation, within and throughout human history. We believe that God’s greatest and most significant act in history is the Incarnation—in the conception, birth, life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In the person of Jesus, the Divine entered history—and entered humanity—by becoming one of us. For … Read moreWho Are the Church Fathers, and Why Do They Matter?
Readings for the Memorial of Saint John Vianney, Priest Reading 1 Jeremiah 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22 The following message came to Jeremiah from the LORD:For thus says the LORD, the God of Israel:Write all the words I have spoken to you in a book. For thus says the LORD:Incurable is your wound,grievous your bruise;There is none … Read moreMemorial of Saint John Vianney, Priest
St. John Vianney, affectionately known as the Curé of Ars, is one of the Church’s greatest parish priests and a shining example of holiness, humility, and tireless devotion to souls. Though he struggled with his studies as a young seminarian, his deep love for God, perseverance, and prayer prepared him for the extraordinary mission God had … Read moreSaint of the Day: St. John Vianney
Prayer O glorious St. John Vianney, faithful shepherd of souls, you devoted your life to leading sinners back to Christ through prayer, sacrifice, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Pray for our priests, that they may be holy, faithful, and filled with zeal for the salvation of souls. Obtain for us the grace to love the … Read moreCatholic Prayers during August
Saint John Mary Vianney, Priest First reading Ezekiel 3:17-21 Warn the wicked man, and you will live The word of the Lord was addressed to me as follows, ‘Son of man, I have appointed you as sentry to the House of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from me, warn them in my Name. If … Read moreTue 4 August
Jean-Baptiste-Marie Vianney, known as John in English, was born May 8, 1786 in Dardilly, France and was baptized the same day. He was the fourth of six children born to Matthieu and Marie Vianney. John was raised in a Catholic home and the family often helped the poor and housed St. Benedict Joseph Labre when … Read moreSt. John Vianney: Saint of the Day for Tuesday, August 04, 2026
Reading 1 Jeremiah 28:1-17 In the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah, king of Judah,in the fifth month of the fourth year,the prophet Hananiah, son of Azzur, from Gibeon,said to me in the house of the LORDin the presence of the priests and all the people:“Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel:‘I … Read moreMonday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time
St. Lydia of Thyatira is honored as the first recorded convert to Christianity in Europe. A successful merchant of purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, she lived in Philippi, where she worshiped the God of Israel. Her life changed forever when she listened to the preaching of St. Paul during his second missionary journey. The … Read moreSaint of the Day: St. Lydia of Thyatira
Monday of week 18 in Ordinary Time First reading Jeremiah 28:1-17 Jeremiah and the lying prophet Hananiah At the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah in the fifth month of the fourth year, the prophet Hananiah son of Azzur, a Gibeonite, spoke as follows to Jeremiah in the Temple of the Lord … Read moreMon 3 August