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Kateri Archdeacon and companion of St. Donatus. Andrew and his sister, St. Bridget the Younger, were born in Ireland of noble parents.They were educated by St. Donatus, and when Donatus went on a pilgrimage to Italy, Andrew accompanied him. In Fiesole, through a miracle, Donatus was elected bishop. Andrew was ordained the archdeacon of Fiesole, serving … Read moreSt. Andrew the Scot: Saint of the Day for Saturday, August 22, 2026
Readings for the Memorial of Saint Pius X, Pope Reading 1 Ezekiel 37:1-14 The hand of the LORD came upon me,and led me out in the Spirit of the LORDand set me in the center of the plain,which was now filled with bones.He made me walk among the bones in every directionso that I saw … Read moreMemorial of Saint Pius X, Pope
Pope and Defender of the Catholic Faith Today, August 21, the Catholic Church celebrates the memorial of Saint Pius X, who served as Pope from 1903 until his death in 1914. His feast is celebrated every year on August 21. Born Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto in 1835 in Riese, Italy, Saint Pius X came from a humble family. He … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Pius X
Source: Vaticannews.va A reading from the Book of Ezekiel37:1-14 The hand of the LORD came upon me,and led me out in the Spirit of the LORDand set me in the center of the plain,which was now filled with bones.He made me walk among the bones in every directionso that I saw how many they were … Read moreDaily Bible Reading
Saint Pius X, Pope First reading 1 Thessalonians 2:2-8 We were eager to hand over to you not only the Good News but our whole lives It was our God who gave us the courage to proclaim his Good News to you in the face of great opposition. We have not taken to preaching because … Read moreFri 21 August
On June 2, 1835, Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto saw the light of earth at Riesi, Province of Treviso, in Venice; on August 20, 1914, he saw the light of heaven; and on May 29, 1954, he who had become the two hundred fifty-ninth pope was canonized St. Pius X. Two of the most outstanding accomplishments of … Read moreSt. Pius X: Saint of the Day for Friday, August 21, 2026
“What you people do is child abuse! You should be ashamed of yourselves!” a woman screamed at me while I was engaged in evangelism at a college campus. I was genuinely confused so I asked her, “What exactly should I be ashamed of?” She fired back, “Hell! Telling little children they might go to hell … Read moreThe Reason For Hell
Readings for the Memorial of Saint Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church Reading 1 Ezekiel 36:23-28 Thus says the LORD:I will prove the holiness of my great name, profaned among the nations, in whose midst you have profaned it.Thus the nations shall know that I am the LORD, says the Lord GOD,when in their sight I … Read moreMemorial of Saint Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church
Abbot and Doctor of the Church Today, August 20, the Catholic Church celebrates the memorial of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, one of the great spiritual teachers of the Church. He was a Cistercian monk, abbot, preacher, and Doctor of the Church. The Church also recognizes him as the patron saint of beekeepers. Saint Bernard was born … Read moreSaint Bernard of Clairvaux
Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Book of Ezekiel36:23-28 Thus says the LORD:I will prove the holiness of my great name, profaned among the nations, in whose midst you have profaned it.Thus the nations shall know that I am the LORD, says the Lord GOD,when in their sight I prove my holiness through … Read moreDaily Bible Reading