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Kateri Feast Day: July 23 On July 23, the Catholic Church honors St. Bridget of Sweden, a wife, mother, widow, mystic, and foundress whose deep love for Christ inspired countless people to grow in holiness. She is one of the six patron saints of Europe and is remembered for her devotion to the Passion of Christ and her … Read moreSaint of the Day: St. Bridget of Sweden
Thursday of week 16 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Bridget of Sweden, Religious First reading Jeremiah 2:1-3,7-8,12-13 I brought you to a fertile country and you defiled it The word of the Lord was addressed to me, saying, ‘Go and shout this in the hearing of Jerusalem:‘“The Lord says this:I remember the affection of your … Read moreThu 23 July
Saint Birgitta was the daughter of UpplandâÂ?Â?s Lagman, Birger Petersson and his wife, Ingeborg, who was a member of the same clan as the reigning family. BirgittaâÂ?Â?s family was pious; her father went to confession every Friday and made long and arduous pilgrimages as far away as the Holy Land. BirgittaâÂ?Â?s mother died, leaving Birgitta, … Read moreSt. Bridget of Sweden: Saint of the Day for Thursday, July 23, 2026
Prayer O glorious St. Mary Magdalene, faithful disciple of our Lord Jesus Christ, you experienced His boundless mercy and became the first witness of His Resurrection. Pray for us, that we may turn away from sin, remain faithful to Christ in every trial, and boldly proclaim the Good News with our lives. Help us to love … Read moreCatholic Prayer for July 22
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