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St. Kateri was born in 1556.  Her mother, an Algonquin Indian, was captured by the Mohawk Indians and the chief married her.  Her mother, father, and little  brother all died of smallpox.  Kateri survived  but was scarred and frail.  Her uncle took her to live with his family and she endured much suffering after she refused to marry.  She escaped from the tribe with a group of missionaries. She went to Mass and received the Eucharist frequently.  She died at the age of 24.  After her death, her face became smooth and beautiful.  She was known as the “Lily of the Mohawks”.

FEAST DAY:  July 14

PATRON OF:  Environment

SAINT MEDALS

Responsorial Psalm

To the upright I will show the saving power of God.

QUIZ

Yesterday’s Answer-

(a)  Circumcision

Today’s Question-

How did the virginal conception of Jesus take place?

(a) by Mary’s betrothal to Joseph    (b) by the power of the Holy Spirit    (c) by Mary’s faith in God’s grace

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St. Henry was born in 972 to the Duke of Bavaria and his wife Gisella.  St. Wolfgang, Bishop of Ratisbon, guided his education.  In 995, he succeeded his father as Duke of Bavaria, and in 1002 he was elected Emperor upon the death of his cousin, Otho III.  His zeal was for all things for the greater glory of God.  He and his wife, St. Cunegundes, lived in perpetual chastity to which they had vowed.  He kept a watchful eye over the welfare of the Church and the maintenance of ecclesiastical discipline of the clergy.  He was victorious over his enemies both at home and abroad but showed great moderation and clemency.  Pope Benedict VIII crowned him with the imperial crown in Rome in 2014.   Henry confirmed the donation made by his predecessors to the Pope of the sovereignty of Rome and the exarchate of Ravenna.  Several times circumstances forced him into war but he always returned victorious.  His humility and spirit of justice were equal to his zeal for religion.   He desired to abdicate and retire to a monastery but on the advice of the Abbot of Verdun remained Emperor.  He was liberal to the numerous pious foundations and and built the cathedral of  Bamberg.  He died at the castle of Grone in1024.

FEAST DAY: July 13

PATRON OF: The handicapped, the childless

HISTORY BOOKS

Responsorial Psalm

 The seed that falls on good ground will yield a fruitful harvest.

QUIZ

Yesterday’s Answer-

(b)  the tree of the knowledge of good and evil

Today’s Question-

What happened on the eighth day after Jesus’ birth?

(a) circumcision   (b) baptism    (c) visit of the magi

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Legend has it that she wiped the face of Jesus when He was carrying the cross on the way to His crucifixion.  When He returned it to her it had the imprint of His face on it.  She became known as Veronica in time (Vera-true; icon-image).  Several different legends surround her life.  There is none confirmed.  One is that she is the woman who was cured of a hemorrhage (Matt. 9:20-22) by touching the hem of his cloak.  She died July 12.

FEAST DAY:  July 12

PATRON OF:  Photographers

ROSARIES

Responsorial Psalm

 The Lord is king; he is robed in majesty.

QUIZ

Yesterday’s Answer-

False

Today’s Question-

According to Genesis, from what tree did Adam and Eve partake against God’s will?

(a) the tree of life    (b) the tree of the knowledge of good and evil     (c) a fruit tree

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Born at Nursia about 480, he was educated at Rome.  After seeing the corruption of the world, he left home to live the life of penance and prayer as a hermit in a cave in Subiaco.  He was instructed in Christian asceticism by St. Romanus.  There he gathered disciples, and then departed for Monte Cassino where he established the famous monastery.  He composed the Benedictine Rule which was adopted throughout Europe.  Because of this, he received the title of patriarch of Western maonasticism.   He died March 21, 543 as he stood  before the altar of Monte Cassino immediately after receiving Holy Communion.

FEAST DAY:  July 11

PATRON OF:  Against witchcraft, temptations, civil engineers

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Responsorial Psalm

My mouth will declare your praise.

QUIZ

Yesterday’s Answer-

Lucifer or Satan

Today’s Quiz-

There is a limit to God’s mercy when dealing with the sin of our parents.

True or false?

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Born in 1629 in County Meath, Ireland.  After his studies for the priesthood in Rome, he was ordained in 1654.  He was appointed Archbishop of Armagh in Ireland after some years of teaching and giving service to the poor of Rome.  A new wave of anti-Catholic persecution began in Ireland in 1654, and he was forced to do his pastoral work in secrecy and disguise and to live in hiding.  Schools were closed, and many of his priests were sent into exile.  Secret Church services were held.  Convents and seminaries were suppressed.  The Archbishop was held responsible for any rebellion or political activity of his parishioners.  He was arrested and imprisoned in Dublin Castle in 1679.  His trial was moved to London.  A jury found him guilty of fomenting revolt after deliberating for 15 minutes.  He was hanged, drawn and quartered in July 1681.  Pope Paul VI canonized Oliver Plunkett in 1975.

FEAST DAY:  July 10

GIFTS

Responsorial Psalm

Let us see your face, Lord, and we shall be saved.

QUIZ

Yesterday’s Answer-

(a)  The Council of Nicea

Today’s Question-

Who is the fallen angel who is also called the “father of lies”?

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St. Augustine was a Chinese soldier.  Bishop John Gabriel Taurin Dufresse (Paris Foreign Mission Society) was martyred in Beijing, and St. Augustine accompanied him to his martyrdom.  Shortly after, Augustine converted and was baptized.  Then he was ordained a diocesan priest.  He, along with his companions, were martyred over the years.  Four were Chinese diocesan priests.  Most were born in China (87) and were children, parents, catechists or laborers.  The age range was nine years of age to seventy-two.  Thirty three foreign-born martyrs, mostly priests or women religious, were from the Orders of  Preachers, the Paris Foreign Mission Society, the Friars Minor, Jesuits, Salesians, and Franciscan Missionaries of Mary.  These 120 martyrs were beatified in groups at various times and were canonized in Rome on October 1, 2000.

FEAST DAY:  July 9

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Responsorial Psalm

Seek always the face of the Lord.

QUIZ

Yesterday’s Answer-

Jesus Christ

Today’s Question-

What Council in the fourth century (325 AD) declared that the Son is “of one being” with the Father?

(a) Council of Nicea     (b) Council of Constantinople     (c) Council of Chalcedon

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St. Kilian was an Irish monk, and after being consecrated a bishop, he along with eleven companions, went to Rome in 686.  They received permission from Pope Conan to evangelize Baden and Bavaria (Franconia).  With two followers, Colman, a priest, and Totnan, a deacon, he was successful in his missionary endeavors.  He converted Gosbert, duke of Wurzburg.  Geilana, wife of Gosbert, was his brother’s widow.  Kilian told him that his marriage was forbidden by the Church.  While Gosbert was on a military mission, it is said that Geilana found our that Gosbert was going to leave her, and she had the three missionaries beheaded.

FEAST DAY:  July 8

ART

Responsorial Psalm

The house of Israel trusts in the Lord.

QUIZ

Yesterday’s Answer-

(c) polytheism

Today’s Question-

Who is “the exact imprint of God’s very being” according to Hebrews 1:3?

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St. Willibald was the first bishop of the city of Eichstadt in Germany.  St. Richard, king of England, was his father.  St. Walburga was his sister.  He and St. Boniface preached the Gospel and converted many nations to Christ.

FEAST DAY:  July 7

BOOKS ABOUT SAINTS

Responsorial Psalm

The Lord is gracious and merciful.

QUIZ

Yesterday’s Answer-

(a)  Out of the depths

Today’s Question-

What is the belief that there are many gods?

(a) monotheism     (b) protestantism     (c) polytheism

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Born near Ancona, Italy, in 1890 the third of seven children.  She was a happy and good child.  She had a seriousness beyond her years and was an obedient child.  When she was 9 her father died.  She helped with the younger children and the housework.  Her mother ran the farm.  At eleven she received First Communion.  The family shared a home with the partner of Maria’s father and his son, Alexander.  He was wicked-minded and started making sinful advances to Maria.  She repelled him but he continued pursuing her.  Finally, he tried to attack her but again she resisted him, saying “No, it’s a sin, God does not want it.”  He struck at her with a long dagger and the blows went through her body.  She lived through the night and received Communion.  When asked about her attitude toward Alexander, she said that she would pray for his repentance and wished to see him in Heaven.  She died July 6, 1902. She was raised to sainthood on July 25, 1950 with her family present–a unique event in the history of the church.

FEAST DAY :  July 6

PATRON OF:  Youth

STATUES

Responsorial Psalm

I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God.

QUIZ

Yesterday’s Answer-

Joseph

Today’s Question-

According to Psalm 130:1, when we pray, from where do we speak?

(a) out of the depths    (b) from friendship     (c) from our good will

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Born in Cremona, Italy in 1502.  His father died when Anthony was quite young.  His mother had him educated and taught him to be compassionate toward the poor and afflicted.  After studying medicine in Padua, he became a doctor and  returned to his home town.  At age  22, he decided that his vocation was the priesthood so he could heal souls as well as bodies.  He was ordained in 1528 and went to Milan.  There he had more opportunities to serve his fellowman. He joined the Confraternity of Eternal Wisdom.  Their purpose was to do various works of mercy.  With the help of Luigia Torelli, Countess of Guastella, he founded a community called the Angelicals.  Their goal was to rescue fallen women and girls and those in danger of falling into sin. In 1530 he founded the Order of Clerks Regular of St. Paul.  He and two other zealous priests strove to revive the love of Divine Worship.  This they did by preaching and the administration of the Sacraments.  When Milan was stricken with wars and the plague, they ministered to were stricken.  He died in 1539 at age 37, worn out by his many labor.

 FEAST DAY:  July 5

ROSARIES

Responsorial Psalm

The Lord speaks of peace to his people.

QUIZ

Yesterday’s Answer-

Bethlehem

Today’s Question-

To whom was Mary engaged at the time of the Annunciation?

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