JULY
July 1: Blessed Junipero Serra
O God who by your ineffable mercy
Have been pleased through the labors
Of your priest Blessed Junipero Serra
To count many American peoples within your church,
Grant by his intercession
That we may so join our hearts to you in love
As to carry always and everywhere before all people
The image of your only begotten Son.
Who lives and reigns with you
In the unity of the Holy Spirit
One God, forever and ever.
July 3: Saint Thomas the Apostle
Grant, almighty God, that we may glory in the Feast of the blessed Apostle Thomas, so that we may always be sustained by his intercession and, believing, may have life in the name of Jesus Christ you son, whom Thomas acknowledged as the Lord. Who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever.
July 4: Independence Day
God of Justice, Father of truth, who guide creation in wisdom and goodness to fulfillment in Christ your Son, open our hearts to the truth of his Gospel, that your peace may rule in our hearts and your justice guide our lives. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, Who lives and reigns with you In the unity of the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever.
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July 4: Independence Day
Father of all Nations and ages, we recall the day when our country claimed its place among the family of Nations; for what has been achieved we give you thanks, for the work that still remains we ask your help, and as you have called us from many peoples to be one nation, grant, under your Providence, our country may share your blessings with all the peoples of the Earth. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, Who lives and reigns with you In the unity of the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever.
July 5: St. Anthony Zaccaria
Grant, O Lord, that in the spirit of the Apostle Paul we may pursue the surpassing knowledge of Jesus Christ, fou, having learned it, Saint Anthony Zaccaria constantly preached you're saving word in the church. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, Who lives and reigns with you In the unity of the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever.
July 5
Saint Elizabeth of Portugal
O God, author of peace and lover of charity, who adorned Saint Elizabeth of Portugal with a marvelous Grace for reconciling those in conflict, Grant, through her intercession, that we may become peacemakers, and should be called children of God. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, Who lives and reigns with you In the unity of the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever.
July 6
St. Maria Goretti, virgin and Martyr
O God, author of innocence and lover of Chastity, who bestowed the grace of martyrdom on your handmaid, the Virgin Saint Maria Goretti, in her youth, Grant, we pray, through her intercession, that, as you gave her a crown for her steadfastness, so we, too, may be firm in obeying your Commandments. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, Who lives and reigns with you In the unity of the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever.
July 9: Saint Augustine Zhao and companions,
O God who in your wonderful providence
have strengthened your Church
through the confession of the Martyrs
Saint Augustine Zhao and companions,
grant that your people,
faithful to the mission entrusted to it,
may enjoy ever greater freedom
and witness to the truth before the world.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
Who lives and reigns with you
In the unity of the Holy Spirit,
One God, forever and ever.
Thursday, July 11
Collect of Saint Benedict
O God who made the abbot Saint Benedict
An outstanding master in the school of divine service,
Grant, we pray,
That putting nothing before love of you,
We may hasten with a loving heart
In the way of your commands.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
Who lives and reigns with you
In the unity of the Holy Spirit,
One God, forever and ever.
July 13 Saint Henry
O God, whose abundant grace prepared Saint. Henry to be raised by you in a wonderful way from the cares of Earthly rule to heavenly realms, Grant we pray through his intercession that amid the uncertainties of this world we may hasten towards you with minds made pure. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, Who lives and reigns with you In the unity of the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever.
July 14: Kateri Tekawitha
O God, who desired the Virgin Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha
to flower among Native Americans
in a life of innocence,
grant, through her intercession,
that when all are gathered into your Church
from every nation, tribe and tongue,
they may magnify you
in a single canticle of praise.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
July 15: the Feast of Saint Bonaventure
Grant, we pray Almighty God,
That, just as we celebrate the heavenly birthday
Of the Bishop Saint Bonaventure
We may benefit from his great learning
And constantly imitate the ardor of his charity.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
July 16
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
May the venerable intercession
Of the glorious Virgin Mary
Come to our aid, we pray, O Lord,
So that fortified by her protection
We may reach the mountain which is Christ,
who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
July 18th Saint Camillus de Lellis
Oh God, who adorned the priest Saint Camillus with a singular Grace of Charity towards the sick, pour out upon us, by his merits, a spirit of love for you, so that, serving you and our neighbors, we may, at the hour of our death, pass safely over to you. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, Who lives and reigns with you In the unity of the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever.
July 22 Saint Mary Magdalene
O God whose only begotten son
Entrusted Mary Magdalene before all others
With announcing the great joy of the Resurrection
Grant, we pray,
That through her intercession and example
We may proclaim the living ChriSaint
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
– Amen.
July 23rd Saint Brigid, religious
O God who guided Saint Bridget of Sweden along different Paths of life and wondrously taught her the wisdom of the Cross as she contemplated The Passion of your son, grant us, we pray, that, walking worthily in our vocation, we may seek you in all things. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, Who lives and reigns with you In the unity of the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever.
July 24 Saint Charbel Makhluf, priest
O God, who called the priest Saint Charbel Makhlouf to the solitary combat of the desert and imbued him with all manner of devotion, grant us, we pray, that, being made imitators of the Lord's passion, we may Merit to be coheirs of his kingdom. who lives and reigns with you In the unity of the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever.
July 25
Almighty, ever living God
who consecrated the first fruits of your Apostles
by the blood of Saint James,
grant, we pray,
that your Church may be strengthened
by his confession of faith
and constantly sustained by his protection.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, Who lives and reigns with you In the unity of the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever.
July 26th Saints Joachim and Ann, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary
O Lord, God of our fathers, who bestowed on Saints Joachim and Ann this grace, that of them should be born the mother of your incarnate son, Grant, through the prayers of both, that we may attain the Salvation you have promised to your people. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, Who lives and reigns with you In the unity of the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever.
July 29th Saint Martha
Almighty ever-living God, whose son was pleased to be welcomed in Saint Martha's house has a guest, Grant, we pray, that through her intercession, serving Christ faithfully in our brothers and sisters, we may merit to be received by you in the halls of Heaven. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, Who lives and reigns with you In the unity of the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever.
July 30 Saint Peter Chrysologus, bishop and doctor of the church
O God, who made the bishop Saint Peter Chrysologus an outstanding preacher of your Incarnate Word, Grant, through his intercession, that we may constantly ponder in our hearts the mysteries of your salvation and faithfully express them in what we do. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, Who lives and reigns with you In the unity of the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever.
July 31 Saint Ignatius of Loyola, priest
O God, who raised up Saint Ignatius of Loyola in your church to further the greater glory of your name, grant that by his help we may imitate him in fighting the good fight on Earth and merit to receive with him a crown in heaven. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, Who lives and reigns with you In the unity of the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever.
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