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July 30 St. Peter Chrysologus (406-450?) A man who vigorously pursues a goal may produce results far beyond his expectations and his intentions. Thus it was with Peter of the Golden Words, as he was called, who as a young man became bishop of Ravenna, the capital of the empire in the West. At the ti

Offering Of The Blood Of Christ For The Dying- Eternal Father, I offer You the merits of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus, your beloved Son and my Divine Redeemer, for all those who shall die this day: preserve them from the pains of hell and lead them into Paradise where they may live forever in un

Defend, O Lord, thy servants, we beseech thee, from all dangers both of body and soul; and, by the intercession of the blessed and glorious Virgin Mary, Mother of God, of the blessed Apostles Peter and Paul, of blessed N., and of all thy saints, mercifully grant us the blessings of peace and safety

O holy Apostles, Peter and Paul, I choose you this day and forever to be my special patrons and advocates; thee, Saint Peter, Prince of the Apostles, because thou art the Rock, upon which Almighty God hath built His Church; thee, Saint Paul, because thou wast fore-chosen by God as the Vessel of elec

July 28 St. Leopold Mandic (1887-1942) Western Christians who are working for greater dialogue with Orthodox Christians may be reaping the fruits of Father Leopold’s prayers A native of Croatia, Leopold joined the Capuchin Franciscans and was ordained several years later in spite of several health p

June 28 St. Irenaeus (130?-220) The Church is fortunate that Irenaeus was involved in many of its controversies in the second century. He was a student, well trained, no doubt, with great patience in investigating, tremendously protective of apostolic teaching, but prompted more by a desire to win o

June 27-St. Cyril of Alexandria (376?-444) Saints are not born with halos around their heads. Cyril, recognized as a great teacher of the Church, began his career as archbishop of Alexandria, Egypt, with impulsive, often violent, actions. He pillaged and closed the churches of the Novatian heretics

June 26-Blessed Raymond Lull (1235-1315 )Raymond worked all his life to promote the missions and died a missionary to North Africa. Raymond was born at Palma on the island of Mallorca in the Mediterranean Sea. He earned a position in the king’s court there. One day a sermon inspired him to dedicate

St. John Eudes (1601-1680) How little we know where God’s grace will lead. Born on a farm in northern France, John died at 79 in the next “county” or department. In that time he was a religious, a parish missionary, founder of two religious communities and a great promoter of the devotion to the Sac

June 25, Blessed Jutta of Thuringia, (d. 1264?) Today’s patroness of Prussia began her life amidst luxury and power but died the death of a simple servant of the poor. In truth, virtue and piety were always of prime importance to Jutta and her husband, both of noble rank. The two were set to make a

June 24, Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist. Jesus called John the greatest of all those who had preceded him: “I tell you, among those born of women, no one is greater than John….” But John would have agreed completely with what Jesus added: “[Y]et the least in the kingdom of God i

When the following prayer is said, Jesus wishes that the sick person and also those who intercede for him or her be commended to God. WWW. Cancerbills.org

June, 22 -St. Thomas More – His belief that no lay ruler has jurisdiction over the Church of Christ cost Thomas More his life. Beheaded on Tower Hill, London, on July 6, 1535, he steadfastly refused to approve Henry VIII’s divorce and remarriage and establishment of the Church of England. Described

Please Bless all Fathers in the world. Guide them to be good role models and loving to their families Help them to be a Father like you. are. Give them them patience and grace to handle situation in a loving way. Amen   .

June 19 St. Romuald (950?-1027) After a wasted youth, Romuald saw his father kill a relative in a duel over property. In horror he fled to a monastery near Ravenna in Italy. After three years some of the monks found him to be uncomfortably holy and eased him out. He spent the next 30 years going abo

Prayer For The Church And For Priest- For further information write to: Congregation of Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy Via Penitenzieri, 12-00193 Rome, Italy Tel. 0039 06 68 80 50 94

June 17 St. Joseph Cafasso (1811-1860) ven as a young man, Joseph loved to attend Mass and was known for his humility and fervor in prayer. After his ordination he was assigned to a seminary in Turin. There he worked especially against the spirit of Jansenism, an excessive preoccupation with sin and

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June 16 St. John Francis Regis (1597-1640)orn into a family of some wealth, John Francis was so impressed by his Jesuit educators that he himself wished to enter the Society of Jesus. He did so at age 18. Despite his rigorous academic schedule he spent many hours in chapel, often to the dismay of fe

My God And my Father! May My Sorrowful Loneliness glorify you, may my patience and obedience soothe you! Do not vent your righteous anger on all souls. Look at your Son, forgive all souls in the name of his suffering, sustain them, do not let them succumb under the burden of their of their weakness,