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Monday, August 17

Luna Crescens

Waxing Crescent · 18% illuminated · Day 4.2

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Saints

20

Blesseds

Readings

Saints

31

Saint Carloman

Carloman's father eventually became the de facto ruler of the Frankish kingdom, which encompassed territories in…

Saint Chiara della Croce

In the rolling hills of Umbria, where the Augustinian spirit took deep root, a woman of profound holiness left an…

Saint Beatrice Da Silva Meneses

She hailed from a noble family and was the daughter of the Count of Viana.

In Campo Maior, Portalegre, Portugal

Saint Jeroen of Noordwijk

From a young age, Jeroen showed a deep piety and a preference for spending his time in church rather than engaging in…

Scotland

Saint Donatus of Ripacandida

He was named after his patron saint, Donatus of Arezzo, an early Christian martyr.

Ripacandida, Italy

Saint Juliana of Ptolemais

Unfortunately, not much is known about her life prior to her martyrdom, but she is renowned for her devotion to the…

Ptolemais

Saint Elias The Younger

He lived during a time of turmoil when Muslim Saracens invaded his homeland, leading to widespread persecutions.

Enna, Sicily, Italy

Saint Anastasius of Terni

He was born in Syria, however, there is limited information available about his early life and upbringing.

Syrian

Saint Paul of Ptolemais

Martyr

Historical documents indicate that he was the brother of Saint Juliana, both of whom became renowned for their…

Ptolemais

Saint Beatriz da Silva y de Menezes

In the shadowed splendor of the royal court, where dynastic alliances were forged through marriage and power was…

Saint Myron of Cyzicus

Martyr

He was martyred for his faith and is commemorated as a hero of the Christian faith.

Cyzicus

Saint Jeanne of The Cross Delanoue

Saint Jeanne of the Cross Delanoue, also known as Jeanne del Croi Delanoue, Johanna Delanoue, Ioanna Delanoue, or Joan…

Samur, Anjou, France

Pope Saint Eusebius

He became the 31st Pope in the year 310 AD, during a tumultuous time in the history of the early Christian Church.

Greek

Saint Mamas

Raised by Saint Ammi, he grew to become a shepherd who was known for preaching to the animals in the fields.

Saint Drithelm

He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church and his remarkable story has been preserved by the writings of the…

Northumbria, England

Saint Benedicta of Lorraine

Born as a daughter of the king of Lorraine, she shared a close bond with her sister, Saint Cecilia of Lorraine, who…

Lorraine

Saint Jeroen van Noordwijk

The story of Saint Jeroen van Noordwijk is not one of elaborate chronicles, but of stark, enduring witness.

Martyrs of Maspujols

Martyr

The Martyrs of Maspujols, also known as Josep Mañé March, Magí Civit Roca, and Miquel Rué Gené, were three priests from…

Maspujols

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Blesseds

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Blessed Nicholas Politi

He was born into a noble family as the only child of aged parents.

Adrano (Aderno), Catania, Sicily, Italy

Blessed Aniceto Lizasoain Lizaso

He was born on April 16, 1877, in Irañeta, Navarra, Spain.

Irañeta, Navarra, Spain

Blessed Enric Canadell Quintana

He was the son of Francisco Canadell Presta and Margarita Quintana.

Olot, Spain

Blessed Bartolomé Díaz Laurel

Born in 1599 in "El Pozo de la Nación," Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico, he dedicated his life to spreading the Catholic…

“El Pozo de la Nación”, Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico

Blessed Florencio López Egea

Growing up, he received his education at the Colegio de San Juan Almería and later at the San Indalecio Seminary.

Tahal, Almeria Spain

Blessed Josep Puigdeséns Pujol

He joined the Claretians, a religious congregation founded by St.

Vic, Barcelona, Spain

Blessed Joan Prats Gibert

He became a member of the Claretians, a religious congregation founded by Saint Anthony Mary Claret, and made his…

Selva del Camp, Tarragona, Spain

Blessed Agustín Fernández Vázquez

He was born on January 25, 1895, in San Lorenzo del Escorial, Madrid.

San Lorenzo del Escorial, Madrid, Spain

Blessed Marieélisabeth Turgeon

Blessed Marie-Élisabeth Turgeon was born on 7 February 1840 in Beaumont, Quebec, Canada.

Beaumont, Quebec, Canada

Blessed Ramón Cervilla Luis

He was ordained a priest of the archdiocese of Granada on 1 March 1890, dedicating his life to serving the Catholic…

Almuñécar, Granada, Spain

Blessed Julio Aramendía Urquía

He was a devoted Catholic and became a member of the Claretians, a religious congregation founded by Saint Anthony Mary…

Ovanos, Navarra, Spain

Blessed Alfonso López Morales

He was born on January 23, 1871, in El Viso de los Pedroches, Córdoba.

El Viso de los Pedroches, Córdoba, Spain

Blessed Facundo Escanciano Tejerina

Martyr

He was born on 4th February 1881 in Ocejo, León, Spain.

Ocejo, León, Spain

Blessed Diego Balmaseda López

He grew up in a devout Catholic family and was known for his piety and love for the Church from a young age.

Castuera, Badajoz, Spain

Blessed Antoni Carmaniú Mercarder

Martyr

He was born on August 17, 1860, in Rialp, Lleida, Spain.

Rialp, Lleida, Spain

Blessed Eugenio Sanzorozco Mortera

He was the son of Eugenio del Saz-Orozco de la Oz, the last Spanish mayor of Manila, and Felisa Mortera y Camacho.

Manila, Philippines

Blessed Noëlhilaire Le Conte

Ordained a priest in the Diocese of Bourges, France, he served faithfully before assuming the role of Director of Music…

Chartres, Eure-et-Loir, France

Blessed Enrique Canadell Quintana

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Martyrologium RomanumThe day’s commemorations from the Roman Martyrology registry. Where an elogium is quoted it is the 1914 English edition, which is in the public domain.

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