Catholic Saints & Feasts of the Liturgical Year

• July 4- Saint Elizabeth of Portugal—Optional Memorial

  Read entire reflection online >>>July 4: Saint Elizabeth of Portugal—Optional Memorial(Celebrated July 5 in the USA)1271–1336Patron Saint of widows, brides, charity workers, those falsely accused, victims of adultery, and the Canary Islands, SpainInvoked against jealousy, war, and difficult marriagesCanonized by Pope Urban VIII on June 24, 1625Liturgical Color: WhiteQuote: I, Elizabeth, daughter of the Most Illustrious Don Pedro, by the grace of God king of Aragon, hereby bestow my body as the legitimate wife of Dom Dinis, king of Portugal and of the Algarve, in his absence as if he were present…. ~From the written consent to marriage of Saint Elizabeth at the age of twelvePrayer:Saint Elizabeth, you were a queen in this world, but that royal dignity greatly paled in comparison to the saintly virtues you acquired. Please pray for me, that I will imitate your example and seek only those things that are eternal, rejecting the fleeting seductions of the world. May I learn from your life of prayer and charity, and discover the peace and joy that you did so that I will give eternal glory to God in Heaven. Saint Elizabeth of Portugal, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.Source of content: mycatholic.lifeCopyright © 2024 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.Image: Lawrence OP, Flickr

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• May 29- Saint Paul VI, Pope—Optional Memorial

  Read entire reflection online >>>May 29: Saint Paul VI, Pope—Optional Memorial1897–1978Patron Saint of Vatican Council IICanonized by Pope Francis on October 14, 2018Liturgical Color: WhiteQuote: And most important of all, on taking my leave of this earthly scene, and going to face the judgment and mercy of God, there are so many things I should say, indeed so many. On the state of the Church; let her give ear to some words of ours which we uttered on her behalf seriously and lovingly. On the Council: let it be brought to a good conclusion, and let its prescriptions be put into effect. As regards ecumenism: the approach to the separated Brethren must go on, with great understanding and patience, with great love; but without deflecting from the true Catholic doctrine. As regards the world: one must not think to help it by following its ways of thought, its habits and tastes, but by studying it, loving it and serving it. I close my eyes on this sorrowful, dramatic and magnificent world, invoking once again on her behalf the divine goodness. Again I bless everyone, especially Rome, Milan and Brescia. For the Holy Land, the land of Jesus, where I went as a pilgrim of faith and peace, a special greeting and blessing. ~Last Testament, Paul VIPrayer:Pope Saint Paul VI, you were a faithful servant of Christ and His Church. You prayerfully sought to share the ancient and glorious faith of the Church with the whole world in any way you could. Please pray for me, that I will also be a faithful servant of Christ’s Church, doing all I can to further its mission of bringing the grace and mercy of God to all. Pope Saint Paul VI, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.Source of content: mycatholic.lifeCopyright © 2024 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.Image via Wikimedia Commons

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• May 27- Saint Augustine of Canterbury, Bishop—Optional Memorial

  Read entire reflection online >>>May 27: Saint Augustine of Canterbury, Bishop—Optional MemorialEarly Sixth Century–604Patron Saint of EnglandPre-Congregation canonizationLiturgical Color: WhiteQuote: The powerful Ethelbert was at that time king of Kent…the king came into the island, and sitting in the open air, ordered Augustine and his companions to come and hold a conference with him…When they had sat down, in obedience to the king’s commands, and preached to him and his attendants there present the Word of life, the king answered thus: “Your words and promises are fair, but because they are new to us, and of uncertain import, I cannot consent to them so far as to forsake that which I have so long observed with the whole English nation. But because you are come from far as strangers into my kingdom, and, as I conceive, are desirous to impart to us those things which you believe to be true, and most beneficial, we desire not to harm you, but will give you favorable entertainment, and take care to supply you with all things necessary to your sustenance; nor do we forbid you to preach and gain as many as you can to your religion.” Accordingly he gave them an abode in the city of Canterbury… ~Ecclesiastical History of England, by Saint BedePrayer:Saint Augustine of Canterbury, you were open to the will of God in your life, despite the radical and unexpected nature of your calling. You responded with courage, faith, and hope, and God used you in powerful ways. Please pray for me, that I will also respond to the will of God with courage, so that the faith God has given to me will be shared with others in accord with His holy will. Saint Augustine of Canterbury, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.Source of content: mycatholic.lifeCopyright © 2024 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.Images via Wikipedia main

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• May 26- Saint Philip Neri, Priest—Memorial

  Read entire reflection online >>>May 26: Saint Philip Neri, Priest—Memorial1515–1595Patron Saint of Rome, joy, comedians, and artistsCanonized by Pope Gregory XV on March 12, 1622Liturgical Color: WhiteQuote: Leafing through the biography of St Philip, in fact, one is surprised and fascinated by the cheerful and relaxed method he used to educate, supporting each person with fraternal generosity and patience. As is well known, the saint used to put his teaching into short and wise maxims: “Be good, if you can;” “Scruples and melancholy, stay away from my house;” “Be simple and humble;” “He who does not pray is a speechless animal;” and, bringing his hand to his forehead, “Holiness is three fingers deep.” Behind the cleverness of these and many other “sayings,” we are aware of the acute and realistic knowledge he had acquired of human nature and the dynamics of grace. He translated the experience of his long life and the wisdom of a heart inhabited by the Holy Spirit into these immediate, terse teachings. These aphorisms have now become a patrimony of wisdom as it were for Christian spirituality. ~Saint John Paul IIPrayer:Saint Philip Neri, through deep prayer God transformed you and filled your heart with the gift of divine joy. You shared that gift with countless others, drawing many to the love of God. Please pray for me, that I may also be filled with the joy that permeated your heart so that I will be a holy instrument of God’s love. Saint Philip Neri, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.Source of content: mycatholic.lifeCopyright © 2024 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.Image: Indianapolis Museum of Art, via Wikimedia Commons

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• May 25: Saint Mary Magdalene de Pazzi, Virgin—Optional Memorial

  Read entire reflection online >>>May 25: Saint Mary Magdalene de Pazzi, Virgin—Optional Memorial1566–1607Patron Saint of the sickCanonized by Pope Clement IX on April 28, 1669Liturgical Color: WhiteQuote: Self-love is like the worm that gnaws at the root and destroys not only the fruit, but even the very life of the plant. The traitor that we have to fear most is self-love, for self-love betrays us as Judas betrayed our Lord with a kiss. He who conquers self-love conquers all. ~Saint Mary Magdalene de PazziPrayer:Saint Mary Magdalene de Pizza, you were wise beyond what any book could teach. You came to know the deepest truths of God and life through your free embrace of every suffering for the love of God. Please pray for me, that I may love God as you loved Him, and be devoted to Him as you were devoted. May my life become a living sacrifice of love, poured out for the glory of God and the salvation of souls. Saint Mary Magdalene de Pizza, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.Source of content: mycatholic.lifeCopyright © 2024 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.Image: Pedro de Moya, via Wikimedia Commons

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