Saint life from Butler
Monday, July 20th
Margaret of Antioch appears with the honest acknowledgment that her passio is legendary in the most extreme sense — the dragon episode belongs to literature rather than history, and similar accounts were questioned in antiquity.
Traditional liturgical calendar
The saint life above follows Butler's calendar. The Church observance below follows the traditional liturgical calendar, so the names may differ.
Resume a novena in progress, or begin the featured novena for this day.
New to novenas? Start with the short guide.
Seasonal litany: pray Litany of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Featured novena
St. Mary Magdalen
For repentance, contrition, and ardent love of Christ.
Traditionally invoked for converts, penitents, and those seeking mercy.
Coming next
St. Mary Magdalene Begin this day to finish July 28. Or begin on the traditional feast window, July 13 through July 22.
Prepare for confession
Pray before confession, examine quietly, and remember the older formula.
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