Saints of the Week

Each week, the Church honors holy men and women whose lives point us to Christ. As we prepare for the week ahead, let’s draw inspiration from these saints on the Catholic calendar, each offering grace and guidance in our lives today.

Week of July 13–19

🗓 Sunday, July  13 — St. Henry
Emperor Henry II was a just and pious ruler of the Holy Roman Empire in the early 11th century. He supported the Church, founded monasteries, and used his authority to promote peace and the common good.

🗓 Monday, July  14 — St. Kateri Tekakwitha
Born to a Mohawk father and Christian Algonquin mother in 1656, Kateri embraced the Catholic faith after great personal loss. Known as the “Lily of the Mohawks,” she lived a life of prayer, purity, and sacrifice, becoming the first Native American canonized by the Church.

🗓 Tuesday, July  15 — St. Bonaventure
A towering figure in the 13th century, Bonaventure was a Franciscan theologian and cardinal known for blending deep mystical insight with clarity of doctrine. His works helped shape Catholic spirituality for generations. Known as the “Seraphic Doctor” of the Church.

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🗓 Wednesday, July  16 — Our Lady of Mount Carmel
A title of the Blessed Virgin Mary honoring her role as patroness of the Carmelite Order, rooted in the ancient hermits of Mount Carmel and associated with the brown scapular as a sign of her protection.

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🗓 Thursday, July 17 — St. Marcellina
Older sister of St. Ambrose, Marcellina consecrated her life to God and served as a spiritual guide to many young Roman women. Known for her wisdom, discipline, and deep prayer, she lived a hidden but profoundly influential life of holiness in 4th-century Milan.

🗓 Friday, July 18 — St. Camillus
Once a soldier and gambler, Camillus underwent a deep conversion and dedicated his life to the sick. He founded the Camillians, a religious order devoted to the care of the suffering—especially during times of plague and war.

🗓 Saturday, July 19 — St. Arsenius the Great
A Roman noble and tutor to the emperor’s sons, Arsenius left behind wealth and status to become a Desert Father in Egypt. He lived a life of silence, prayer, and penance, seeking only to be known by God.

Pax Christi,
— John & Mary
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