The Church's Year
Liturgical Calendar
Walk with the Church through the sacred seasons — Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, and Ordinary Time.
Current Season
Ordinary Time — Week XVIII
"For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven." Ecclesiastes 3:1
The Sacred Year
Seasons of the Church
August 2
Saint of the Day
St. Peter Julian Eymard
Priest and Founder · Feast: August 2
Life & Legacy
Peter Julian Eymard (1811–1868) was a French priest who founded the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament. He had a profound devotion to the Eucharist and dedicated his life to promoting Eucharistic adoration and frequent Communion. He was canonized by Pope Paul VI in 1962.
Patron of Eucharistic adoration
Prayer for Today
Lord God, you gave St. Peter Julian Eymard a burning love for the Eucharist. May his example inspire us to adore you in the Blessed Sacrament and to draw strength from this holy mystery. Amen.
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Upcoming Feasts & Solemnities
August 4
St. John Vianney
MemorialPatron saint of parish priests, known for his extraordinary ministry in the confessional.
August 6
Transfiguration of the Lord
FeastJesus reveals his divine glory to Peter, James, and John on Mount Tabor.
August 9
St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
FeastEdith Stein, philosopher and Carmelite nun, martyr of Auschwitz.
August 10
St. Lawrence
FeastDeacon and martyr of Rome, known for his charity to the poor.
August 11
St. Clare of Assisi
MemorialFoundress of the Order of Poor Ladies, close companion of St. Francis.
August 14
St. Maximilian Kolbe
MemorialFranciscan priest and martyr who gave his life for another prisoner at Auschwitz.
August 15
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
SolemnityThe Blessed Virgin Mary, having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory.
August 22
Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
MemorialWe honor Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth, crowned by her Son.