July 22, St. Mary Magdalene Except for the mother of Jesus, few women are more honored in the Bible than Mary Magdalene. Yet she could well be the patron of the slandered, since there has been a persistent legend in the Church that she is the unnamed sinful woman who anointed the feet of Jesus in Lu

July 21 St. Lawrence of Brindisi, (1559-1619) At first glance perhaps the most remarkable quality of Lawrence of Brindisi is his outstanding gift of languages. In addition to a thorough knowledge of his native Italian, he had complete reading and speaking ability in Latin, Hebrew, Greek, German, Boh

July, 19  St. Mary MacKillop If St. Mary MacKillop were alive today, she would be a household name. It’s not that she sought the limelight. On the contrary, she simply wanted to serve the poor wherever she found them in her native Australia. But along the way, she managed to arouse the ire of some r

St. Camillus de Lellis was born at Bocchianico, Italy. He fought for the Venetians against the Turks, was addicted to gambling, and by 1574 was penniless in Naples. He became a Capuchin novice, but was unable to be professed because of a diseased leg he contracted while fighting the Turks. He devote

July 17 St. Francis Solano (1549-1610) Francis came from a leading family in Andalusia, Spain. Perhaps it was his popularity as a student that enabled Francis in his teens to stop two duelists. He entered the Friars Minor in 1570, and after ordination enthusiastically sacrificed himself for others.

O Mary, conceived without sin, Pray for us who have recourse to You, and also those for all who do not seek Your help, in particular for the enemies of the holy Church.

To be recited on the 16th of July, the feast of Our Lady Of Mount Carmel

To be recited on the 16th of July, the feast of Our Lady Of Mount Carmel

We fly to your patronage, O Holy Mother Of God Despise not our necessities, but deliver us from all dangers, O ever-glorious and blessed Virgin.

This chaplet is recited using an ordinary rosary beads and begins with the following prayers: 1. O Jesus, Divine Redeemer, have mercy on us and on the whole world. Amen. 2. Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world. Amen 3. Grace and mercy, my God, in pres