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Kateri 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
Reading 1 Micah 7:14-15, 18-20 Shepherd your people with your staff,the flock of your inheritance,That dwells apart in a woodland,in the midst of Carmel.Let them feed in Bashan and Gilead,as in the days of old;As in the days when you came from the land of Egypt,show us wonderful signs.Who is there like you, the God … Read moreTuesday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time
St. Lawrence of Brindisi (1559–1619) – Doctor of the Church Feast Day: July 21 St. Lawrence of Brindisi was a brilliant preacher, gifted theologian, and fearless missionary whose love for Jesus Christ and the Catholic faith made him one of the Church’s greatest defenders. Endowed with an extraordinary memory and a remarkable gift for languages, he … Read moreSaint of the Day: St. Lawrence of Brindisi
Tuesday of week 16 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Laurence of Brindisi, Priest, Doctor First reading Micah 7:14-15,18-20 Have pity on us one more time With shepherd’s crook, O Lord, lead your people to pasture,the flock that is your heritage,living confined in a forestwith meadow land all around.Let them pasture in Bashan and Gileadas in … Read moreTue 21 July
Caesare de Rossi was born at Brandisi, kingdom of Naples, on July 22nd. He was educated by the conventual Franciscans there and by his uncle at St. Mark’s in Venice. When sixteen, he joined the Capuchins at Verona, taking the name Lawrence. He pursued his higher studies in theology, philosophy, the bible, Greek, Hebrew, and … Read moreSt. Lawrence of Brindisi: Saint of the Day for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Reading 1 Micah 6:1-4, 6-8 Hear what the LORD says:Arise, present your plea before the mountains,and let the hills hear your voice!Hear, O mountains, the plea of the LORD,pay attention, O foundations of the earth!For the LORD has a plea against his people,and he enters into trial with Israel. O my people, what have I … Read moreMonday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time
Monday of week 16 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Apollinaris, Bishop, Martyr First reading Micah 6:1-4,6-8 The Lord asks only this: to act justly, to love tenderly, to walk humbly Listen to what the Lord is saying:Stand up and let the case begin in the hearing of the mountains and let the hills hear what you … Read moreMon 20 July
Nothing certain is known of her, but according to her untrustworthy legend, she was the daughter of a pagan priest at Antioch in Pisidia. Also known as Marina, she was converted to Christianity, whereupon she was driven from home by her father. She became a shepherdess and when she spurned the advances of Olybrius, the … Read moreSt. Margaret of Antioch: Saint of the Day for Monday, July 20, 2026
Reading 1 Wisdom 12:13, 16-19 There is no god besides you who have the care of all,that you need show you have not unjustly condemned.For your might is the source of justice;your mastery over all things makes you lenient to all.For you show your might when the perfection of your power is disbelieved;and in those … Read moreSixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time