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Kateri Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein)Virgin and Martyr Edith Stein, born in 1891 in Breslau, Poland, was the youngest child of a large Jewish family. She was an outstanding student and was well versed in philosophy with a particular interest in phenomenology. Eventually she became interested in the Catholic Faith, and in 1922, … Read moreSt. Edith Stein: Saint of the Day for Sunday, August 09, 2026
Readings for the Memorial of Saint Dominic, Priest Reading 1 Habakkuk 1:12—2:4 Are you not from eternity, O LORD,my holy God, immortal?O LORD, you have marked him for judgment,O Rock, you have readied him punishment!Too pure are your eyes to look upon evil,and the sight of misery you cannot endure.Why, then, do you gaze on … Read moreMemorial of Saint Dominic, Priest
Saint Dominic, Priest First reading 1 Corinthians 2:1-10 The wisdom that God predestined to be for our glory Brothers, when I came to you, it was not with any show of oratory or philosophy, but simply to tell you what God had guaranteed. During my stay with you, the only knowledge I claimed to have … Read moreSat 8 August
Saint Dominic was born in Caleruega, Spain in 1170. His parents were members of the Spanish nobility and related to the ruling family. His father was Felix Guzman, and was the royal warden of the village. His mother, Bl. Joan of Aza, was a holy woman in her own right. According to one legend, his … Read moreSt. Dominic: Saint of the Day for Saturday, August 08, 2026
Reading 1 Nahum 2:1, 3; 3:1-3, 6-7 See, upon the mountains there advancesthe bearer of good news, announcing peace!Celebrate your feasts, O Judah,fulfill your vows!For nevermore shall you be invadedby the scoundrel; he is completely destroyed.The LORD will restore the vine of Jacob,the pride of Israel,Though ravagers have ravaged them and ruined the tendrils.Woe to the bloody … Read moreFriday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time
On August 7, the Catholic Church honors St. Sixtus II, Pope and Martyr, together with his faithful companions who gave their lives for Christ during the persecution of the Emperor Valerian in A.D. 258. St. Sixtus II became Pope during a difficult time when Christians faced imprisonment, torture, and death for practicing their faith. Despite the dangers, … Read moreSaint of the Day: St. Sixtus II and His Companions, Martyrs
Friday of week 18 in Ordinary Time, or Saints Sixtus II, Pope, and his Companions, Martyrs , or Saint Cajetan, Priest First reading Nahum 2:1,3,3:1-3,6-7 Israel restored; Nineveh ruined See, over the mountains the messenger hurries!‘Peace!’ he proclaims.Judah, celebrate your feasts,carry out your vows,for Belial will never pass through you again;he is utterly annihilated.Yes, the … Read moreFri 7 August
In 1523, the Church was in sad shape. People could not get the spiritual nourishment they needed from the large numbers of uneducated and even immoral priests who took their money but returned nothing. When good priests and laypeople turned to the hierarchy for help, they found leaders at best apathetic and indifferent to their … Read moreSt. Cajetan: Saint of the Day for Friday, August 07, 2026
Reading 1 Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 As I watched: Thrones were set upand the Ancient One took his throne.His clothing was bright as snow,and the hair on his head as white as wool;his throne was flames of fire,with wheels of burning fire.A surging stream of fireflowed out from where he sat;Thousands upon thousands were ministering to … Read moreFeast of the Transfiguration of the Lord
Why August 6 Is One of the Most Important Feasts in the Catholic Church Every year on August 6, the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, commemorating the moment when Jesus Christ revealed His divine glory to three of His apostles—Peter, James, and John—on a high mountain. The Transfiguration is one of … Read moreThe Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord