August 2, 2026
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Saint Lydia Purpuraria: The First Recorded Christian Convert in Europe and a Model of Faith and Hospitality
Feast Day: August 3 (Roman Martyrology; some traditions commemorate her on May 20 or at other times) Saint Lydia Purpuraria,… Read More
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Saint John Vianney: The Curé of Ars and Patron Saint of Parish Priests
Feast Day: August 4 Saint John Vianney, affectionately known as the Curé of Ars, is one of the most beloved… Read More
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Saint Peter Julian Eymard: Apostle of the Eucharist and Founder of the Blessed Sacrament Congregation
Feast Day: August 2 Saint Peter Julian Eymard is remembered as one of the Church’s greatest apostles of the Holy… Read More
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Saint Eusebius of Vercelli: Bishop, Confessor, and Defender of the True Faith
Feast Day: August 2 Saint Eusebius of Vercelli stands among the great champions of the fourth-century Church. A courageous bishop,… Read More
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Friendship Day: A Christian Reflection on the Gift of Friendship
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” — John 15:13 Friendship is… Read More