Novena Prayer

READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Book of Ezekiel9:1-7; 10:18-22 The LORD cried loud for me to hear:Come, you scourges of the city!With that I saw six men coming from the directionof the upper gate which faces the north,each with a destroying weapon in his hand.In their midst was a man dressed in linen,with … Read moreDaily Bible Reading

Feast Day: August 11 Today the Catholic Church celebrates Saint Clare of Assisi, a faithful disciple of Christ and the foundress of the Poor Clares. Born in Assisi around 1193, Clare came from a noble family but felt called to give up a life of comfort and wealth in order to follow Jesus more completely. Inspired … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Clare of Assisi

On August 10, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Lawrence, one of the seven deacons of Rome and one of the most honored martyrs of the early Church. St. Lawrence served the Church during the third century under Pope St. Sixtus II. As a deacon, he was entrusted with caring for the poor and distributing the … Read moreSaint of the Day: St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr

On August 7, the Catholic Church honors St. Sixtus II, Pope and Martyr, together with his faithful companions who gave their lives for Christ during the persecution of the Emperor Valerian in A.D. 258. St. Sixtus II became Pope during a difficult time when Christians faced imprisonment, torture, and death for practicing their faith. Despite the dangers, … Read moreSaint of the Day: St. Sixtus II and His Companions, Martyrs

St. Oswald of Northumbria was a courageous Christian king, warrior, and martyr who devoted his life to defending the faith and bringing the Gospel to his people. Born around A.D. 604, he was the son of King Æthelfrith of Northumbria. After his father’s death, Oswald lived in exile on the island of Iona, where he embraced … Read moreSaint of the Day: St. Oswald of Northumbria

St. John Vianney, affectionately known as the Curé of Ars, is one of the Church’s greatest parish priests and a shining example of holiness, humility, and tireless devotion to souls. Though he struggled with his studies as a young seminarian, his deep love for God, perseverance, and prayer prepared him for the extraordinary mission God had … Read moreSaint of the Day: St. John Vianney

Prayer O glorious St. John Vianney, faithful shepherd of souls, you devoted your life to leading sinners back to Christ through prayer, sacrifice, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Pray for our priests, that they may be holy, faithful, and filled with zeal for the salvation of souls. Obtain for us the grace to love the … Read moreCatholic Prayers during August

St. Lydia of Thyatira is honored as the first recorded convert to Christianity in Europe. A successful merchant of purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, she lived in Philippi, where she worshiped the God of Israel. Her life changed forever when she listened to the preaching of St. Paul during his second missionary journey. The … Read moreSaint of the Day: St. Lydia of Thyatira

St. Peter Chrysologus (c. 380–450) was a bishop, preacher, and Doctor of the Church whose powerful sermons earned him the title “Chrysologus,” meaning “Golden-Worded.” Through his simple yet profound preaching, he led countless people closer to Christ and strengthened the Catholic faith during a time of theological confusion. Born in Imola, Italy, Peter was ordained a deacon by Bishop Cornelius, … Read moreSaint of the Day: St. Peter Chrysologus