July 12 Sts. John Jones and John Wall (c. 1530-1598; 1620-1679) Novena to Our Lady Of Mount Carmel-Day Five O Mother of Fair Love, through your goodness, as your children, we are called to live in the spirit of Carmel. Help us to live in charity with

July 11 St. Benedict (480?-543) When you gave us, Gracious Lady, the Scapular as our Habit, you called us to be not only servants, but also your own children. We ask you to gain for us from your Son the grace to live as you children in joy, peace an

DAY THREE O Queen of Heaven, you gave us the Scapular as an outward sign by which we might be known as your faithful children. May we always wear it with honor by avoiding sin and imitating your virtues. Help us to be faithful to this desire of ours.

July 8 St. Gregory Grassi and Companions (d. 1900) Most Holy Mary, Our Mother, in your great love for us you gave us the Holy Scapular of Mount Carmel, having heard the prayers of your chosen son Saint Simon Stock. Help us now to wear it faithfully

O Beautiful Flower of Carmel, most fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, holy and singular, who brought forth the Son of God, still ever remaining a pure virgin, assist us in our necessity! O Star of the Sea, help and protect us! Show us that you ar

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July 7Blessed Emmanuel Ruiz and Companions (1804-1860) Not much is known of the early life of Emmanuel Ruiz, but details of his heroic death in defense of the faith have come down to us. Born of humble parents in Santander, Spain, he became a Franciscan

July 6 St. Maria Goretti (1890-1902) One of the largest crowds ever assembled for a canonization—250,000—symbolized the reaction of millions touched by the simple story of Maria Goretti. She was the daughter of a poor Italian tenant farmer, had no chance

Prayer for the Protection of Religious Liberty. O God our Creator, from your provident hand we have received our right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. You have called us as your people and given us the right and the duty to worship you, the only true God, and your Son, Jesus Christ.

Sister-Adele Brise Like trees providing shade from the summer’s heat, Adele’s quiet conviction to her mission fostered a refuge for the faithful. And her kindness and grace softly lit the way like slender sunrays through the spaces between the trees’ lea