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Heavenly Father,You raised Saint Henry from the throne of an earthly empire to the glory of heaven, teaching him to rule with justice, humility, and love for Your Church. Grant us, we pray, the same single-hearted devotion.Amid the noise and cares of daily life, help us to seek first Your Kingdom.Give us clean minds and pure … Read moreSaint Henry II Prayer for July 13 – Catholic Collect from the Missal
St. Henry II (972–1024) was a holy emperor, devoted husband, and faithful servant of God who used his authority to promote justice, defend the Church, and care for the poor. As the only Holy Roman Emperor to be canonized, St. Henry reminds us that holiness can be lived in every vocation, including positions of leadership and … Read moreSaint of the Day: St. Henry II
Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Book of Isaiah1:10-17 Hear the word of the LORD,princes of Sodom!Listen to the instruction of our God,people of Gomorrah!What care I for the number of your sacrifices?says the LORD.I have had enough of whole-burnt ramsand fat of fatlings;In the blood of calves, lambs and goatsI find … Read moreDaily Bible Reading
Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Book of Isaiah6:1-8 In the year King Uzziah died,I saw the Lord seated on a high and lofty throne,with the train of his garment filling the temple.Seraphim were stationed above; each of them had six wings:with two they veiled their faces,with two they veiled their … Read moreDaily Bible Reading
St. Veronica Giuliani was a remarkable Italian Capuchin Poor Clare nun, mystic, and one of the Church’s greatest examples of love for the Passion of Christ. Born Ursula Giuliani in Mercatello, Italy, she developed a deep love for God from an early age despite losing her mother when she was only seven years old. At the … Read moreSaint of the Day: St. Veronica Giuliani (1660–1727)
Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Book of Hosea14:2-10 Thus says the LORD:Return, O Israel, to the LORD, your God;you have collapsed through your guilt.Take with you words,and return to the LORD;Say to him, “Forgive all iniquity,and receive what is good, that we may renderas offerings the bullocks from our stalls.Assyria … Read moreDaily Bible Reading
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 3 – Our Lady of Mount Carmel Novena
Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Book of Hosea11:1-4, 8e-9 Thus says the LORD:When Israel was a child I loved him, out of Egypt I called my son.The more I called them,the farther they went from me,Sacrificing to the Baalsand burning incense to idols.Yet it was I who taught Ephraim to walk,who … Read moreDaily Bible Reading
St. Augustine Zhao Rong and Companions are honored by the Catholic Church on July 9. These 120 martyrs gave their lives for Christ in China between 1648 and 1930, during times of intense persecution. They included bishops, priests, religious sisters, catechists, and lay faithful—men, women, and children of both Chinese and missionary backgrounds. Among them is St. Augustine … Read moreSaint of the Day: St. Augustine Zhao Rong and Companions
St. Adrian III served as Pope from 884 to 885, during one of the most turbulent periods in the history of the Church. Although his pontificate lasted only about a year and a half, he became known for his courage, integrity, and determination to defend justice despite intense political pressure. Little is known about Adrian’s early … Read moreSaint of the Day: St. Adrian III, Pope