Novena Prayer

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

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 2 – Our Lady of Mount Carmel Novena

Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Book of Hosea10:1-3, 7-8, 12 Israel is a luxuriant vinewhose fruit matches its growth.The more abundant his fruit,the more altars he built;The more productive his land,the more sacred pillars he set up.Their heart is false,now they pay for their guilt;God shall break down their altarsand … 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 1 – Our Lady of Mount Carmel Novena

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)

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)

Prayer for St. Thomas’ intercession O Glorious St. Thomas,who, in spite of your doubts, firmly believed in the risen Lordand proclaimed Him as “My Lord and my God,”obtain for me from Jesus Christ a lively faith,a firm hope, and an ardent charity.Help me in my doubts and difficulties,and grant that, like you, I may one … Read moreCatholic Prayer for July 3, 2026