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Kateri Benedictine abbot also called Grimwald, invited to England by King Alfred in 885. Grimbald arrived in England and declined the see of Canterbury, preferring to remain a monk. He became the abbot of New Minster Abbey at Winchester appointed by King Edward the Elder. Grimbald is credited with restoring learning to England.Catholic Online > Saint … Read moreSt. Grimbald: Saint of the Day for Wednesday, July 08, 2026
Let us begin. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. O Blessed Lady of Mount Carmel, grant that we may share in all the prayers and penances of your holy cloistered daughters of the Carmelite Order. Bless their labors and pray that they may be a … Read moreDay 1 – Our Lady of Mount Carmel Novena
The two main characteristics of charity are to do good for one’s beloved and to live in union with him or her. Using images drawn from friendship as well as marriage, Jesus tries to tell us how closely united with us he longs to be. It was to the end of this unity that he became eternally united to … Read moreGod Wants More Than Our Obedience
Reading 1 Hosea 8:4-7, 11-13 Thus says the LORD:They made kings in Israel, but not by my authority;they established princes, but without my approval.With their silver and gold they madeidols for themselves, to their own destruction.Cast away your calf, O Samaria!my wrath is kindled against them;How long will they be unable to attaininnocence in Israel?The … Read moreTuesday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time
Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Book of Hosea8:4-7, 11-13 Thus says the LORD:They made kings in Israel, but not by my authority;they established princes, but without my approval.With their silver and gold they madeidols for themselves, to their own destruction.Cast away your calf, O Samaria!my wrath is kindled against them;How … Read moreDaily Bible Reading
St. Willibald was an English missionary, bishop, and pilgrim who devoted his life to spreading the Gospel throughout Europe. Born into a devout Christian family in England around the year 700, he made a pilgrimage to the Holy Land as a young man, visiting Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth, and many other sacred places associated with the life … Read moreSaint of the Day: St. Willibald (c. 700–787)
Tuesday of week 14 in Ordinary Time First reading Hosea 8:4-7,11-13 They have sown the wind; they will reap the whirlwind Thus says the Lord:They have set up kings, but not with my consent,and appointed princes, but without my knowledge.Out of their own silver and gold they have made idols,which are doomed to destruction.I spurn … Read moreTue 7 July
Reading 1 Hosea 2:16, 17c-18, 21-22 Thus says the LORD:I will allure her;I will lead her into the desertand speak to her heart.She shall respond there as in the days of her youth,when she came up from the land of Egypt. On that day, says the LORD,She shall call me “My husband,”and never again “My … Read moreMonday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time
O God,You who create pure hearts and delight in chastity,look with kindness on us as we remember young Maria Goretti today. She was only a child, yet she chose You above all else,defending her innocence with courage even unto death.Through her example, strengthen us to resist every temptation,to value purity of body and soul,and to forgive … Read morePrayer to St. Maria Goretti
Patron Saint of: Youth, young women, purity, victims of violence, and forgiveness St. Maria Goretti is one of the youngest saints ever canonized by the Catholic Church and is remembered for her remarkable purity, courage, and extraordinary forgiveness. Maria was born on October 16, 1890, in Corinaldo, Italy, to a poor but deeply faithful Catholic family. … Read moreSaint of the Day: St. Maria Goretti (1890–1902)