July 25 is the feast of Saint James the Greater.
Patron of:
- Pilgrims
- Spain
Born to Zebedee and Salome, James was a fisherman in Galilee. He and his brother John were among the first of Christ's apostles, both of whom left their nets to follow Him (Matthew 4:21-22).
[being interviewed by Charlie Kirk]
Me: Well Charlie, if I had to choose, I suppose the most traumatic part had to be when--
Kirk: Let me ask you something. What do Andrea Bocelli, Steph Curry, Justin Bieber and Tim Tebow have in common?
July 31 is the memorial of Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556).
Patron of:
- Jesuits
- Soldiers
- Retreats and spiritual exercises
- Educators and education
- The Basque country
- Those seeking discernment
Born to a noble Basque family in Azpeitia, Spain, Ignatius was
August 1 is the memorial of Saint Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787).
Patron of:
- Moral theologians
- Confessors
- Those suffering from arthritis
- The Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Redemptorists)
- Vocations
- The city of Pagani, Italy
Born to a noble family in
August 8 is the memorial of Saint Dominic (1170-1221).
Patron of:
- Astronomers
- Dominican Republic
- Falsely accused people
- Dioceses of Bologna and Milan
Born to a devout Castilian family in Caleruega, Spain, Dominic was educated at the University of Palencia and became a
August 10 is the feast of Saint Lawrence (225-258 AD).
Patron of:
- Cooks
- Chefs
- Comedians
- The poor
- Librarians
- Rome
Born around 225 AD in Valencia, Spain, Lawrence was one of the seven deacons of Rome under Pope Sixtus II. He managed the church's treasury and
August 14 is the memorial of Saint Maximilian Kolbe (1894-1941).
Patron of:
- Prisoners
- Journalists
- Families
- The Pro-Life movement
- Those struggling with addiction
Born in Zduńska Wola, Poland, then under Russian rule, Maximilian Kolbe was a Conventual Franciscan
August 20 is the memorial of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153).
Patron of:
- Beekeepers
- Candlemakers
- Wax refiners
- The Cistercian Order
Born into a noble Burgundian family near Dijon, France, Bernard of Clairvaux joined the Cistercian Order in 1112, seeking a life