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Saint of the Day: Blessed Teresa of St. Augustine and the Carmelite Martyrs of Compiègne

Blessed Teresa of St. Augustine (1737–1794), born Marie-Madeleine-Claudine Lidoine, was the prioress of the Carmelite convent in Compiègne, France. During the French Revolution, when religious communities were suppressed and the Church was fiercely persecuted, she courageously led her fellow Carmelites in remaining faithful to Christ. The sixteen Carmelite nuns offered their lives to God, praying … Read moreSaint of the Day: Blessed Teresa of St. Augustine and the Carmelite Martyrs of Compiègne

Fri 17 July

Friday of week 15 in Ordinary Time First reading Isaiah 38:1-6,21-22,7-8 The Lord hears Hezekiah’s prayer and heals him Hezekiah fell ill and was at the point of death. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz came and said to him, ‘The Lord says this, “Put your affairs in order, for you are going to die, … Read moreFri 17 July

Carmelite Nuns of Compiegne: Saint of the Day for Friday, July 17, 2026​

Sixteen Carmelites caught up in the French Revolution and martyred. When the revolution started in 1789, a group of twenty-one discalced Carmelites lived in a monastery in Compiegne France, founded in 1641. The monastery was ordered closed in 1790 by the Revolutionary govĂ?­ernment, and the nuns were disbanded. Sixteen of the nuns were accused of … Read moreCarmelite Nuns of Compiegne: Saint of the Day for Friday, July 17, 2026​

Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel 2026

Feast Day: July 16 Today the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, one of the Church’s most beloved Marian feasts. This celebration honors the Blessed Virgin Mary as the patroness and spiritual Mother of the Carmelite Order and commemorates her loving protection over all who seek her intercession. Mount Carmel, overlooking … Read moreFeast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel 2026

Thu 16 July

Thursday of week 15 in Ordinary Time, or Our Lady of Mount Carmel First reading Isaiah 26:7-9,12,16-19 ‘Awake and exult, all you who lie in the dust’ The path of the upright man is straight,you smooth the way of the upright.Following the path of your judgements,we hoped in you, O Lord,your name, your memory are … Read moreThu 16 July

St. Carmen: Saint of the Day for Thursday, July 16, 2026​

According to my resources, the name Carmen is a derivation of Carmel which is one of the titles given to Our Blessed Mother, namely, Our Lady of Mount Carmel. This is the patronal feast of the Carmelites. The Order of Carmelites takes its name from Mount Carmel, which was the first place dedicated to the … Read moreSt. Carmen: Saint of the Day for Thursday, July 16, 2026​

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

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