Prepare for confession
Make a good confession
Pray before confession, examine quietly, and remember the older formula.
Traditional liturgical calendar
Thursday, July 30th
Thursday after the 9th Sunday after Pentecost
IV classGreen
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
Thursday, July 30th
Sts. Abdon and Sennen
Sts. Abdon and Sennen, Persian Christians honored among Rome’s ancient martyrs, cared for persecuted believers and refused to sacrifice to pagan gods. They remained faithful together even when confession of Christ led to death.
Liturgical details and nearby days
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.
Church day: Thursday after the 9th Sunday after PentecostRank: IV classColor: Green
Commemoration: Sts. Abdon & Sennen
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