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Kateri Feast Day: July 22 On July 22, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Mary Magdalene, one of the most beloved disciples of Jesus and the first witness to His glorious Resurrection. Because she was sent by the risen Christ to announce the Resurrection to the Apostles, she is honored as the “Apostle to the Apostles.” A … Read moreSaint of the Day: St. Mary Magdalene
Reading 1 Song of Songs 3:1-4b The Bride says: On my bed at night I sought him whom my heart loves– I sought him but I did not find him. I will rise then and go about the city; in the streets and crossings I will seek Him whom my heart loves. I sought him … Read moreFeast of Saint Mary Magdalene
Saint Mary Magdalen First reading Song of Songs 3:1-4 I found him whom my heart loves The bride says this:On my bed, at night, I sought himwhom my heart loves.I sought but did not find him.So I will rise and go through the City;in the streets and in the squaresI will seek him whom my … Read moreWed 22 July
St. Mary Magdalene is one of the greatest saints of the Bible and a legendary example of God’s mercy and grace. The precise dates of her birth and death are unknown, but we do know she was present with Christ during his public ministry, death and resurrection. She is mentioned at least a dozen times … Read moreSt. Mary Magdalene: Saint of the Day for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
THE PROTESTANT CHALLENGE: How can the Catholic Church teach that some Christians have more authority than others when Scripture says that we’re all one in Christ? The Catechism teaches that in the Church there are “hierarchy and laity” (873), and that the Lord wills such differences between the members of his body. Paragraphs 874 and 877 speak of the Church as having a “variety of offices” and … Read moreAre All Christians Equal?
Let us begin,In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Heavenly Father, through the intercession of Saint Lawrence of Brindisi, fill our hearts with wisdom, courage, and a deep love for Your Word. Help us to remain faithful to the Catholic faith, to trust in Your guidance, and … Read moreCatholic Prayer for July 21
Reading 1 Micah 7:14-15, 18-20 Shepherd your people with your staff,the flock of your inheritance,That dwells apart in a woodland,in the midst of Carmel.Let them feed in Bashan and Gilead,as in the days of old;As in the days when you came from the land of Egypt,show us wonderful signs.Who is there like you, the God … Read moreTuesday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time
St. Lawrence of Brindisi (1559–1619) – Doctor of the Church Feast Day: July 21 St. Lawrence of Brindisi was a brilliant preacher, gifted theologian, and fearless missionary whose love for Jesus Christ and the Catholic faith made him one of the Church’s greatest defenders. Endowed with an extraordinary memory and a remarkable gift for languages, he … Read moreSaint of the Day: St. Lawrence of Brindisi
Tuesday of week 16 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Laurence of Brindisi, Priest, Doctor First reading Micah 7:14-15,18-20 Have pity on us one more time With shepherd’s crook, O Lord, lead your people to pasture,the flock that is your heritage,living confined in a forestwith meadow land all around.Let them pasture in Bashan and Gileadas in … Read moreTue 21 July
Caesare de Rossi was born at Brandisi, kingdom of Naples, on July 22nd. He was educated by the conventual Franciscans there and by his uncle at St. Mark’s in Venice. When sixteen, he joined the Capuchins at Verona, taking the name Lawrence. He pursued his higher studies in theology, philosophy, the bible, Greek, Hebrew, and … Read moreSt. Lawrence of Brindisi: Saint of the Day for Tuesday, July 21, 2026