St. Gregory VII, Pope, Confessor–W (III) – St. Urban I, Pope, Martyr–R (Comm.)
Hildebrand, monk of Cluny and later Abbot and Cardinal, succeeded Alexander II as Pope Gregory VII. He displayed wonderful energy and constancy
St. Philip Neri, Confessor–W (III) – St. Eleutherius, Pope, Martyr–R (Comm.)
St. Philip founded the Oratorian Congregation. Inflamed with divine love, he brought thousands of souls back to God. He died in 1595.
St. Bede, the Venerable, Confessor, Doctor–W (III) – St. John I, Pope, Martyr–R (Comm.)
Bede was an English monk at the monastery of Saint Peter at Monkwearmouth and its companion monastery, Saint Paul's, in modern Jarrow
St. Augustine of Canterbury, Archbishop, Confessor–W (III)
Augustine was a Benedictine monk who became the first Archbishop of Canterbury in the year 597. He is considered the “Apostle to
St. Mary Magdalen of Pazzi, Virgin–W (III)
It is said that Sr. Mary Magdalene could read the thoughts of others and predict future events. During her lifetime, she appeared
(f/pa) Vigil of Pentecost–R (I)
Felix was the author of an important dogmatic letter on the unity of Christ's Person. He received the emperor Aurelian's aid in
PENTECOST–R (I) (Whitsunday)
On Pentecost, Jesus crowned His life and teaching by sending the Holy Spirit into the hearts of Mary and the Apostles and
Monday in Octave of Pentecost–R (I)
From the beginning of His public ministry, Jesus demanded essential belief in Himself as God's Son and as mankind's Redeemer. He is
Tuesday in Octave of Pentecost–R (I)
Baptism alone seals a person as a child of God, bestows an initial share in Christ's priesthood, and enriches the soul with
(f/pa) Ember Wednesday of Pentecost–R (I)
Ember days (corruption from Lat. Quatuor Tempora, four times) are the days at the beginning of the seasons ordered by the Church