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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AUGUST 5: GOD'S TRAVELLING SALESMAN
Blessed Frederic Janssoone
Priest
Died: 1916
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He was a French Franciscan priest. Thanks to his business acumen and talent for selling, he became a prosperous traveling salesman. His genius for business remained as one of his gifts. As a priest, he used the selling skills he learned in preaching. He was sent to Canada and then to Jerusalem. But the Canadians were so impressed with him that they petitioned for his return. He returned and stayed until he died.
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He convinced them to trade away their sin in exchange for eternal life—a wonderful missionary!
Blessed Frederic Janssoone
Priest
Died: 1916
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He was a French Franciscan priest. Thanks to his business acumen and talent for selling, he became a prosperous traveling salesman. His genius for business remained as one of his gifts. As a priest, he used the selling skills he learned in preaching. He was sent to Canada and then to Jerusalem. But the Canadians were so impressed with him that they petitioned for his return. He returned and stayed until he died.
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He convinced them to trade away their sin in exchange for eternal life—a wonderful missionary!
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AUGUST 5: THE PATRON AGAINST EARTHQUAKES
Saint Emygdius of Ascoli
Bishop and Martyr
Died: 303
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He was born pagan. After baptism, he became an excellent preacher. Some pagans arrested him and brought him to the temple of Jupiter. Inside, he professed his faith. An earthquake suddenly took place. Later, he became bishop and started healing people. The governor thought he was the incarnation of the god Aesculapius. He arranged her daughter to marry him. But he converted her. The governor had him beheaded.
Saint Emygdius of Ascoli
Bishop and Martyr
Died: 303
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He was born pagan. After baptism, he became an excellent preacher. Some pagans arrested him and brought him to the temple of Jupiter. Inside, he professed his faith. An earthquake suddenly took place. Later, he became bishop and started healing people. The governor thought he was the incarnation of the god Aesculapius. He arranged her daughter to marry him. But he converted her. The governor had him beheaded.
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AUGUST 5: THE HONEST AND MODEST MOTHER
Saint Nonna of Nazianzus
Married Layperson
Died: 374
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She was the wife of St. Gregory the Elder and the mother of St. Gregory of Nazianzus, St. Caesarius, and St. Gorgonia. She came from a pious family but was even more pious than they. She converted her husband to Catholicism who used to be a member of a Judeo-pagan religion. She was known for always speaking the truth. but in her modesty, she was silent about those deeds which brought her glory.
Saint Nonna of Nazianzus
Married Layperson
Died: 374
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She was the wife of St. Gregory the Elder and the mother of St. Gregory of Nazianzus, St. Caesarius, and St. Gorgonia. She came from a pious family but was even more pious than they. She converted her husband to Catholicism who used to be a member of a Judeo-pagan religion. She was known for always speaking the truth. but in her modesty, she was silent about those deeds which brought her glory.
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