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On the church year calendar, today is the FEAST OF ST. AIDAN:

O loving God, You who called Your servant Aidan from the peace of a cloister to re-establish the Christian mission in northern England, and gave him the gifts of gentleness, simplicity, and strength, grant that we, following his example, may use what You have given us for the relief of human need, and may persevere in commending the saving gospel of our Redeemer Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

Aidan of Lindisfarne - Wikipedia Aidan of Lindisfarne[a] (Irish: Naomh Aodhán; died 31 August 651) was an Irish monk and missionary credited with converting the Anglo-Saxons to Christianity in Northumbria. He founded a ministry cathedral on the island of Lindisfarne, known as Lindisfarne Priory, served as its first bishop, and tra...

On the church year calendar, today is the FEAST OF THE BEHEADING OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST:

Almighty Father, You willed that Saint John the Baptist be the forerunner of Your Son both as to His birth and to His death. Grant that as the Baptist died a witness to truth and justice, we too may fight the good fight in professing the revelation of Your love. This we ask of You through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Beheading of John the Baptist - Wikipedia The beheading of John the Baptist, also known as the decollation of Saint John the Baptist or the beheading of the Forerunner, is a biblical event commemorated as a holy day by various Christian churches. According to the New Testament, Herod Antipas, ruler of Galilee under the Roman Empire, had imp...

On the church year calendar, today is the FEAST OF ST. AUGUSTINE OF HIPPO:

Lord, renew in Your church the spirit You gave St. Augustine. Filled with this spirit, may we thirst for You alone as the fountain of wisdom and seek You as the source of eternal love. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

Augustine of Hippo - Wikipedia Augustine of Hippo (/ɔːˈɡʌstɪn/ aw-GUST-in, US also /ˈɔːɡəstiːn/ AW-gə-steen;[22] Latin: Aurelius Augustinus Hipponensis; 13 November 354 – 28 August 430),[23] also known as Saint Augustine, was a theologian and philosopher of Berber origin and the bishop of Hippo Regius in Numidia, R...

On the church year calendar, today is the FEAST OF ST. MARY THE VIRGIN:

O God, You have taken to Yourself the blessed Virgin Mary, mother of Your incarnate Son: Grant that we, who have been redeemed by His blood, may share with her the glory of Your eternal kingdom, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Mary, mother of Jesus - Wikipedia Mary[b] was a first-century Jewish woman of Nazareth,[6] the wife of Joseph and the mother of Jesus. She is an important figure of Christianity, venerated under various titles such as virgin or queen, many of them mentioned in the Litany of Loreto. The Eastern and Oriental Orthodox, Church of the Ea...

On the church year calendar, today is the FEAST OF ST. LAWRENCE THE DEACON:

Father, You called St. Lawrence to serve You by love and crowned his life with glorious martyrdom. Help us to be like him in loving You and doing Your work. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

Saint Lawrence - Wikipedia Saint Lawrence or Laurence (Latin: Laurentius, lit. "laurelled"; 31 December AD 225[1] – 10 August 258) was one of the seven deacons of the city of Rome under Pope Sixtus II who were martyred in the persecution of the Christians that the Roman Emperor Valerian ordered in 258.

On the church year calendar, today is the FEAST OF ST. JOSEPH OF ARIMATHEA :

Merciful God, whose servant Joseph of Arimathea with reverence and godly fear prepared the body of our Lord and Savior for burial, and laid it in his own tomb: Grant to us, Your faithful people, grace and courage to love and serve Jesus with sincere devotion all the days of our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

Joseph of Arimathea - Wikipedia Joseph of Arimathea (Ancient Greek: Ἰωσὴφ ὁ ἀπὸ Ἀριμαθαίας) is a Biblical figure who assumed responsibility for the burial of Jesus after his crucifixion. Three of the four canonical Gospels identify him as a member of the Sanhedrin, while the Gospel of Matthew identifies hi...

On the church year calendar, today is the FEAST OF STS. MARY AND MARTHA:

Father, You honored Saints Martha and Mary by coming to their home as a guest. By their prayers, may we serve Jesus in our brothers and sisters and be welcomed by You into heaven, our true home. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

On the church year calendar, today is the FEAST OF STS. JOACHIM AND ANN:

God of our fathers, You gave Saints Joachim and Ann the privilege of being the parents of Mary, the mother of Your incarnate Son. May their prayers help us to attain the salvation promised to Your people. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

On the church year calendar, today is the FEAST OF ST. JAMES:

Almighty Father, by the martyrdom of St. James You blessed the work of the early Church. May his profession of faith give us courage and his prayers bring us strength. We ask this through Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

James the Great - Wikipedia James the Great[a] (Koinē Greek: Ἰάκωβος, romanized: Iákōbos; Aramaic: ܝܥܩܘܒ, romanized: Yaʿqōḇ; died AD 44) was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. According to the New Testament, he was the second of the apostles to die (after Judas Iscariot), and the first to be martyred.[1] ...

On the church year calendar, today is the FEAST OF ST. MARY MAGDALENE:

Father, Your Son entrusted to Mary Magdalene the joyful news of His resurrection. By her prayers and example may we proclaim Christ as our living Lord and one day see him in glory, for He lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

Mary Magdalene - Wikipedia Mary Magdalene[a] (sometimes called Mary of Magdala, or simply the Magdalene, Magdalena or the Madeleine) was a woman who, according to the four canonical gospels, traveled with Jesus as one of his followers and was a witness to his crucifixion and resurrection.[1] She is mentioned by name twelve ti...

On the church year calendar, today is the FEAST OF ST. BENEDICT:

God our Father, You made St. Benedict an outstanding guide to teach men how to live in Your service. Grant that by preferring Your love to everything else, we may walk in the way of Your commandments. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

Benedict of Nursia - Wikipedia Benedict of Nursia OSB (Latin: Benedictus Nursiae; Italian: Benedetto da Norcia; 2 March AD 480 – 21 March AD 547), often known as Saint Benedict, was an Italian Christian monk, writer, and theologian. He is venerated in the Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, the Oriental Orthodox Churc...

On the church year calendar, today is the FEAST OF ST. THOMAS:

Almighty Father, as we honor Thomas the Apostle, let us always experience the help of his prayers. May we have eternal life by believing in Jesus, whom Thomas acknowledged as our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

Thomas the Apostle - Wikipedia Thomas the Apostle (Greek: Θωμᾶς, romanized: Thōmâs; Aramaic ܬܐܘܡܐ, romanized: Tʾōmā, meaning "the twin"),[a] also known as Didymus (Greek: Δίδυμος, romanized: Dídymos, meaning "twin"), was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus according to the New Testament. Thomas is commonly...

On the church year calendar, today is the FEAST OF STS. PETER AND PAUL:

God our Father, today You give us the joy of celebrating the feast of the apostles Peter and Paul. Through them Your church first received the faith. Keep us true to their teaching. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

Feast of Saints Peter and Paul - Wikipedia The Feast of Saints Peter and Paul or Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul is a liturgical feast in honor of the martyrdom in Rome of the apostles Saint Peter and Saint Paul, which is observed on 29 June. The celebration is of ancient Christian origin, the date selected being the anniversary of either...

On the church year calendar, today is the FEAST OF ST. IRENAEUS:

Father, You called St. Irenaeus to uphold Your truth and bring peace to Your church. By his prayers, renew us in faith and love that we may always be intent on fostering unity and peace. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

Irenaeus - Wikipedia Irenaeus (/ɪrɪˈneɪəs/; Greek: Εἰρηναῖος Eirēnaios; c. 130 – c. 202 AD)[4] was a Greek bishop noted for his role in guiding and expanding Christian communities in the southern regions of present-day France and, more widely, for the development of Christian theology by combatin...

On the church year calendar, today is the FEAST OF THE NATIVITY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST:

God our Father, You raised up John the Baptist to prepare a perfect people for Jesus. Give Your church joy in spirit and guide those who believe in You into the way of salvation and peace. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

Nativity of John the Baptist - Wikipedia The Nativity of John the Baptist (or Birth of John the Baptist, or Nativity of the Forerunner, or colloquially Johnmas or St. John's Day (in German) Johannistag) is a Christian feast day celebrating the birth of John the Baptist. It is observed annually on 24 June. The Nativity of John the Baptist i...

On the church year calendar, today is the FEAST OF ST. BARNABAS:

God our Father, You filled St. Barnabas with faith and the Holy Spirit and sent him to convert the nations. Help us to proclaim the gospel by word and deed. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

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On the church year calendar, today is the FEAST OF ST. COLUMBA:

O God, by the preaching of Your blessed servant Columba, You caused the light of the gospel to shine in Scotland: Grant, we pray, that, having his life and labors in remembrance, we may show our thankfulness to You by following the example of his zeal and patience through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

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On the church year calendar, today is the FEAST OF THE VISITATION:

Eternal Father, You inspired the Virgin Mary, mother of Your Son, to visit Elizabeth and assist her in her need. Keep us open to the working of Your Spirit and with Mary, may we praise You forever. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

Visitation (Christianity) - Wikipedia In Christianity, the Visitation is the visit of Mary, who was pregnant with Jesus, to Elizabeth, who was pregnant with John the Baptist, in the Gospel of Luke, Luke 1:39–56.

On the church year calendar, today is the FEAST OF ST. AUGUSTINE OF CANTERBURY:

Father, by the preaching of St. Augustine of Canterbury, You led the people of England to the gospel. May the fruits of his work continue in Your church. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

Augustine of Canterbury - Wikipedia Augustine of Canterbury (early 6th century – most likely 26 May 604) was a Christian monk who became the first archbishop of Canterbury in the year 597. He is considered the "Apostle to the English”.

On the church year calendar, today is the FEAST OF PENTECOST:

Almighty God, on this day You opened the way of eternal life to every race and nation by the promised gift of Your Holy Spirit: Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the preaching of the Gospel, that it may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

Pentecost - Wikipedia Pentecost (also called Whit Sunday, Whitsunday or Whitsun) is a Christian holiday which takes place on the 49th day (50th day when inclusive counting is used) after Easter Sunday.[1] It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles of Jesus while they were in Jerusalem celebrating th...

On the church year calendar, today is the FEAST OF ST. MATTHIAS:

Father, You called St. Matthias to share in the mission of the apostles. By the help of his prayers may we receive with joy the love You share with us and be counted among those You have chosen. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthias_the_Apostle

On the church year calendar, today is the FEAST OF ST. MONICA:

O Lord, through spiritual discipline You strengthened your servant Monica to persevere in offering her love, and prayers, and tears for the conversion of her husband and of Augustine their son: Deepen our devotion, we pray, and use us in accordance with Your will to bring others, even our own kindred, to acknowledge Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord; who with You and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Monica

On the church year calendar, today is the FEAST OF STS. PHILIP AND JAMES:

God our Father, every year You give us joy on the festival of the apostles Philip and James. By the help of their prayers, may we share in the suffering, death, and resurrection of Your only Son and come to the eternal vision of Your glory. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

On the church year calendar, today is the FEAST OF ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA:

Everlasting God, You so kindled the flame of holy love in the heart of blessed Catherine of Siena, as she meditated on the passion of Your Son our Savior, that she devoted her life to the poor and the sick, and to the peace and unity of the Church: Grant that we also may share in the mystery of Christ's death, and rejoice in the revelation of his glory; who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Catherine of Siena - Wikipedia Caterina di Jacopo di Benincasa (25 March 1347 – 29 April 1380), known as Catherine of Siena (Italian: Caterina da Siena), was an Italian mystic and pious laywoman who engaged in papal and Italian politics through extensive letter-writing and advocacy. Canonized in 1461, she is revered as a saint ...