Prepare for confession
Make a good confession
Pray before confession, examine quietly, and remember the older formula.
Traditional liturgical calendar
Wednesday, July 29th
St. Martha
III classRed
Pray today
Novena to Saint Peter Chrysologus
For understanding of salvation, faithful action, and help in a special need.
Seasonal prayer: Litany of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Saint life from Butler
Wednesday, July 29th
St. Martha
St. Martha welcomed Christ into her home, served Him with generous love, and went out to meet Him in the sorrow of her brother’s death. Her confession—“Thou art Christ, the Son of the living God”—reveals a faith as strong as her service.
Liturgical details and nearby days
Traditional liturgical calendar
Church day: St. MarthaRank: III classColor: Red
Commemoration: Ss. Felicis, Simplicii, Faustini et Beatricis
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