AUGUST 2: THE APOSTLE OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST
Saint Pierre-Julien Eymard
Priest and Founder
Died: 1868
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St. Peter Julian Eymard was a French priest and founder. Determined to cultivate devotion to the Holy Eucharist, he established the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament and the Servants of the Blessed Sacrament. Alongside the adoration of the Eucharist, he led the congregations to look after the poor. For him, even in the formation of the laity and in the instruction of adults, the Eucharist is always at the center of preaching.
Saint Pierre-Julien Eymard
Priest and Founder
Died: 1868
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St. Peter Julian Eymard was a French priest and founder. Determined to cultivate devotion to the Holy Eucharist, he established the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament and the Servants of the Blessed Sacrament. Alongside the adoration of the Eucharist, he led the congregations to look after the poor. For him, even in the formation of the laity and in the instruction of adults, the Eucharist is always at the center of preaching.
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AUGUST 2: SAINT DOMINIC'S MOTHER
Blessed Juana de Aza
Married Layperson
Died: 1205
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She was a Spanish married layperson. She was the mother of St. Dominic and Bl. Manes de Guzman. While she was pregnant with St. Dominic, she dreamt that a dog came from her womb. The dog had a torch in its mouth and it set the world on fire. She was devoted to Saint Dominic of Silos. This is probably why she named her son “Domingo.” She brought up her children in being pious persons. They learned the faith from her.
Blessed Juana de Aza
Married Layperson
Died: 1205
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She was a Spanish married layperson. She was the mother of St. Dominic and Bl. Manes de Guzman. While she was pregnant with St. Dominic, she dreamt that a dog came from her womb. The dog had a torch in its mouth and it set the world on fire. She was devoted to Saint Dominic of Silos. This is probably why she named her son “Domingo.” She brought up her children in being pious persons. They learned the faith from her.
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AUGUST 2: THE FIRST BEATIFIED GYPSY
Blessed Ceferino Gimenez Malla
Married Layperson and Martyr
Died: 1936
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Known as “El Pele,” he was a Spanish married layperson and martyr. He was a Romani, who many people call “gypsies.” He worked to promote peace and harmony between his people and neighbors. During the anti-Catholic Spanish Revolution, he was arrested after defending a priest who was being dragged through the streets by the soldiers. He was later taken to a cemetery where he was shot with the rosary in his hands.
Blessed Ceferino Gimenez Malla
Married Layperson and Martyr
Died: 1936
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Known as “El Pele,” he was a Spanish married layperson and martyr. He was a Romani, who many people call “gypsies.” He worked to promote peace and harmony between his people and neighbors. During the anti-Catholic Spanish Revolution, he was arrested after defending a priest who was being dragged through the streets by the soldiers. He was later taken to a cemetery where he was shot with the rosary in his hands.
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AUGUST 3: BENEDICTINE BISHOP AND PAPAL LEGATE
Saint Pietro of Anagni
Bishop
Died: 1105
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He was an Italian Benedictine bishop. Inside the monastery, he was well known for his holiness, austerity, and deep prayer life. When the pope heard of him, he was made bishop of Anagni. As bishop he ordered the construction of a new cathedral. He heeded the call of Pope Bl. Urban II to send people who will join the First Crusade. The same pontiff also assigned him as the papal legate to the Byzantine empire.
Saint Pietro of Anagni
Bishop
Died: 1105
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He was an Italian Benedictine bishop. Inside the monastery, he was well known for his holiness, austerity, and deep prayer life. When the pope heard of him, he was made bishop of Anagni. As bishop he ordered the construction of a new cathedral. He heeded the call of Pope Bl. Urban II to send people who will join the First Crusade. The same pontiff also assigned him as the papal legate to the Byzantine empire.
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AUGUST 3: FOE OF SUPERSTITIONS AND WITCHCRAFT
Blessed Augustin Kazotic
Bishop and Martyr
Died: 1323
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He was a Croatian Dominican bishop and martyr. He joined the Dominicans when he was still young. As bishop, he built a library and a school that catered to poor children. He wrote books which condemned witchcraft, superstitions, and divination. He clarified that people who were not able to go to school must not be persecuted for believing in superstition. He died after a Muslim man hit his head with an iron bar.
Blessed Augustin Kazotic
Bishop and Martyr
Died: 1323
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He was a Croatian Dominican bishop and martyr. He joined the Dominicans when he was still young. As bishop, he built a library and a school that catered to poor children. He wrote books which condemned witchcraft, superstitions, and divination. He clarified that people who were not able to go to school must not be persecuted for believing in superstition. He died after a Muslim man hit his head with an iron bar.
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AUGUST 3: A BISHOP CONSECRATED BY SAINT PETER
Saint Aspreno of Naples
Bishop
Died: 2nd century
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He was the first bishop of Naples. He lived between the end of the first century and the beginning of the second. According to pious tradition, he met St. Peter the Apostle. At this point, Peter healed him and after having catechized him, baptized him. Christianity immediately spread in Naples and when Peter decided to resume the journey to Rome, he consecrated Aspreno as bishop. The holy bishop died rich in merits.
Saint Aspreno of Naples
Bishop
Died: 2nd century
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He was the first bishop of Naples. He lived between the end of the first century and the beginning of the second. According to pious tradition, he met St. Peter the Apostle. At this point, Peter healed him and after having catechized him, baptized him. Christianity immediately spread in Naples and when Peter decided to resume the journey to Rome, he consecrated Aspreno as bishop. The holy bishop died rich in merits.
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AUGUST 4: HIS FIRST NAME IS HIS MIDDLE AND LAST
Blessed Gonzalo Gonzalo Gonzalo
Religious Brother and Martyr
Died: 1936
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Yes. His given name is Gonzalo, his mother’s maiden surname is Gonzalo, and his father’s surname is Gonzalo. He was a Spanish brother from the Hospitallers of St. John of God who was martyred during the Spanish Revolution. He served in a hospital with 200 patients. On the day that he died, went out in search of alms, but he never returned to the hospital. A concierge had reported him to the militiamen who arrested and shot him.
Blessed Gonzalo Gonzalo Gonzalo
Religious Brother and Martyr
Died: 1936
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Yes. His given name is Gonzalo, his mother’s maiden surname is Gonzalo, and his father’s surname is Gonzalo. He was a Spanish brother from the Hospitallers of St. John of God who was martyred during the Spanish Revolution. He served in a hospital with 200 patients. On the day that he died, went out in search of alms, but he never returned to the hospital. A concierge had reported him to the militiamen who arrested and shot him.
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AUGUST 4: THE PATRON OF PRIESTS
Saint Jean-Baptiste-Marie Vianney
Priest
Died: 1859
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Saint John Vianney was a French priest who had difficulty with his studies as a seminarian. But even if he was bad in academics, he was great in taking care of his flock. He visited and consoled his parishioners. He organized frequent processions which led many back to the Church. His simple but profound homilies moved the soul of simple persons. He spent countless hours in the confessional. This is why he is the patron of priests.
Saint Jean-Baptiste-Marie Vianney
Priest
Died: 1859
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Saint John Vianney was a French priest who had difficulty with his studies as a seminarian. But even if he was bad in academics, he was great in taking care of his flock. He visited and consoled his parishioners. He organized frequent processions which led many back to the Church. His simple but profound homilies moved the soul of simple persons. He spent countless hours in the confessional. This is why he is the patron of priests.
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AUGUST 4: ONE OF THE FIRST DOMINICAN NUNS
Blessed Cecilia Cesarini
Religious Virgin
Died: 1290
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he was an Italian Dominican nun. Nothing is known about her early years. It is said that when she was 17 years old, she begged St. Dominic to give her the Dominican habit, becoming one of the earliest nuns of the order. She helped in the establishment of a Dominican monastery. She was elected as its prioress. She helped in the writing of the biography of St. Dominic. She died at the age of 90.
Blessed Cecilia Cesarini
Religious Virgin
Died: 1290
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he was an Italian Dominican nun. Nothing is known about her early years. It is said that when she was 17 years old, she begged St. Dominic to give her the Dominican habit, becoming one of the earliest nuns of the order. She helped in the establishment of a Dominican monastery. She was elected as its prioress. She helped in the writing of the biography of St. Dominic. She died at the age of 90.
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"They're really after the Catholics, they're really after the Catholic Church, it's incredible. I don't know how many Catholics are in, but they are after the Catholic Church... it's unbelievable."
—Donald John Trump, President of the United States
Strong condemnation of America's usurpation and despotism, which has resulted in the persecution of the Church by the so-called "Biden Administration."
Pray for his conversion to the Catholic faith.
—Donald John Trump, President of the United States
Strong condemnation of America's usurpation and despotism, which has resulted in the persecution of the Church by the so-called "Biden Administration."
Pray for his conversion to the Catholic faith.
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AUGUST 5: THE KING WHO BROKE HIS SILVER PLATE
Saint Oswald of Northumbria
Married Layperson and Martyr
Died: 642
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He was an English married layperson who was king of Northumbria. He ensured the spread of Christianity in his kingdom. Aside from being passionate in evangelizing his people, he was also known for being very generous and charitable. He assigned one man whose only duty was to look after the welfare of the poor. One time, he broke his silver plate it to pieces and distributed them to the poor. He died in battle against pagan troops.
Saint Oswald of Northumbria
Married Layperson and Martyr
Died: 642
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He was an English married layperson who was king of Northumbria. He ensured the spread of Christianity in his kingdom. Aside from being passionate in evangelizing his people, he was also known for being very generous and charitable. He assigned one man whose only duty was to look after the welfare of the poor. One time, he broke his silver plate it to pieces and distributed them to the poor. He died in battle against pagan troops.
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AUGUST 5: A CONSOLER OF FELLOW PRISONERS
Blessed Salvi Huix Miralpeix
Bishop and Martyr
Died: 1936
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He was a Spanish Oratorian bishop and martyr. He had an intense apostolate of publication of journalistic articles, teaching catechism, and promotion of women's associations. During the Spanish Revolution, he presented himself to the communists as a bishop. He was arrested. In prison, he consoled his fellow Catholics who were jailed for their faith. He gave them general absolution before he and them were shot together.
Blessed Salvi Huix Miralpeix
Bishop and Martyr
Died: 1936
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He was a Spanish Oratorian bishop and martyr. He had an intense apostolate of publication of journalistic articles, teaching catechism, and promotion of women's associations. During the Spanish Revolution, he presented himself to the communists as a bishop. He was arrested. In prison, he consoled his fellow Catholics who were jailed for their faith. He gave them general absolution before he and them were shot together.
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