Memorial of St. Maximilian Mary Kolbe, 1894-1941; saw religious indifference as the deadliest poison of the day; founded the Militia of the Immaculata, and the magazine, “Knight of the Immaculata”; arrested by the Nazis, and sent to Auschwitz, where he took the place of another prisoner, and was executed Friday of the 19th Week in […]

Wednesday of the 19th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of St. Jane Frances de Chantal, 1572-1641; widowed, and came under the spiritual direction of St. Francis de Sales; the two founded the Visitation order Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 8/12/20 Gospel: Matthew 18:15-20

Memorial of St. Clare of Assisi, 1194-1253; lifelong friend of St. Francis, who was also her spiritual guide; foundress of the Poor Clares, who possessed no property, and lived lives of Gospel poverty; consulted by popes, cardinals, and bishops Tuesday of the 19th Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 8/11/20 […]

Feast of St. Lawrence, 225-258; deacon under Pope St. Sixtus II, martyred four days earlier; remembered for presenting the sick and poor as “the Church’s treasures”; martyred over hot coals, saying, “It is well done. Turn me over!’ Monday of the 19th Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 8/10/20 Gospel: […]

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 8/9/20 Gospel: Matthew 14:22-33

Memorial of St. Dominic, 1170-1221; staunch opponent of the Albigensian heresy; founder of the Order of Preachers, also known as the Dominicans Saturday of the 18th Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 8/8/20 Gospel: Matthew 17:14-20

Friday of the 18th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of Pope St. Sixtus II and companions; martyred in 258 A.D., while at prayer Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 8/7/20 Gospel: Matthew 16:24-28

Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord Thursday of the 18th Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 8/6/20 Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9

Optional Memorial of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome; also known as “Our Lady of the Snows” Wednesday of the 18th Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 8/5/20 Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28

Memorial of St. John Baptist Vianney, 1786-1859; the Curé d’Ars; spent up to 18 hours per day in the confessional, gifted with discernment of spirits; patron of all priests Tuesday of the 18th Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 8/4/20 Gospel: Matthew 14:22-36