Liturgy & Worship
Seasons & Feast Days
- JUL 03 St. Thomas the Apostle
- JUL 04 St. Pier Giorgio Frassati
- JUL 16 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
- JUL 22 St. Mary Magdalene
- JUL 25 St. James the Greater
July - Dedicated to The Precious Blood
A Time of reflection, gratitude, and adoration for the Blood of Christ poured out on the Cross for the redemption of the world.
Ways to grow in devotion and increase our love and reverence for the Precious Blood:
- Attend daily Mass and receive the Holy Eucharist, the body and blood of the Lord.
- Meditate on the seven accounts in Sacred Scripture that Jesus shed His blood for us — Circumcision, Agony in the Garden, Scourging at the pillar, Crowning of thorns, Carrying of the cross, Crucifixion, and Piercing of His side.
- Make a sacrifice for others each week. Our Lord willingly shed His blood, laying down His life for us. We can imitate Him by laying down our will, our plans, or our comfort to serve our neighbor. In this way, we follow Jesus in His sacrifice and show Him tangible love.
- Pray a litany, a chaplet, or an offering of Reparation to the Most Precious Blood of Jesus.
The Memorare
REMEMBER, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly to thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee do I come; before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
The Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions
JULY:
For respect for human life
Let us pray for the respect and protection of human life in all its stages, recognizing it as a gift from God.
