the month of July 2025...
- Dedicated to the Most Precious Blood of Jesus -
Catechism of the Catholic ChurchII. CHRIST'S REDEMPTIVE DEATH IN GOD'S PLAN OF SALVATION 601 The Scriptures had foretold this divine plan of salvation through the putting to death of "the righteous one, my Servant" as a mystery of universal redemption, that is, as the ransom that would free men from the slavery of sin.397 Citing a confession of faith that he himself had "received", St. Paul professes that "Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures."398 In particular Jesus' redemptive death fulfils Isaiah's prophecy of the suffering Servant.399 Indeed Jesus himself explained the meaning of his life and death in the light of God's suffering Servant.400 After his Resurrection he gave this interpretation of the Scriptures to the disciples at Emmaus, and then to the apostles.401 "For our sake God made him to be sin" 602 Consequently, St. Peter can formulate the apostolic faith in the divine plan of salvation in this way: "You were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your fathers... with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. He was destined before the foundation of the world but was made manifest at the end of the times for your sake."402 Man's sins, following on original sin, are punishable by death.403 By sending his own Son in the form of a slave, in the form of a fallen humanity, on account of sin, God "made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God."404 |
The Holy Father's prayer intensions of July 2026
For respect for human life: Let us pray for the respect and protection of human life in all its stages, recognizing it as a gift from God.
Feasts for July
July 1 - St. Junípero Serra, Optional Memorial
July 3 - St. Thomas, Apostle, Feast
July 4 - Independence Day, Optional Memorial
July 5 - Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 6 - St. Maria Goretti, Optional Memorial
July 9 - St. Augustine Zhao Rong & companions, Optional Memorial
July 11 - St. Benedict, Memorial
July 12 - Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 13 - St. Henry, Optional Memorial
July 14 - St. Kateri Tekakwitha, Memorial
July 15 - St. Bonaventure, Memorial
July 16 - Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Optional Memorial
July 18 - St. Camillus de Lellis, Optional Memorial
July 19 - Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 20 - St. Apollinaris, Optional Memorial
July 21 - St. Lawrence of Brindisi, Optional Memorial
July 22 - St. Mary Magdalene, Feast
July 23 - St. Bridget, Optional Memorial
July 24 - St. Sharbel (Charbel) Makhloof, Optional Memorial
July 25 - St. James, Apostle, Feast
July 26 - Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 29 - Sts. Martha, Mary and Lazarus, Memorial
July 30 - St. Peter Chrysologus; Solanus Casey, Optional Memorial
July 31 - St. Ignatius of Loyola, Memorial
July First Friday and First Saturday
FIRST FRIDAY - July 3
Devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Holy Masses – 6:30 and 8:30 AM.
FIRST SATURDAY - July 4
Devoted to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Adoration, Rosary & Confessions from 10:00 – 11:00 AM.
Holy Mass at 11:00 AM.
Lunch is served after the Mass
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How to Receive Holy Communion
This is a reminder for everyone about the proper way to receive. First, we are to make a sign of reverence before we reach the minister of either the Precious Body or the Precious Blood; our bishops have asked that this be a profound bow of our head. Nevertheless, genuflections or receiving on one’s knees are welcome. We are to respond “Amen” when Holy Communion is offered to us.
To receive on the tongue, please open your mouth, tilt your head back and place your tongue on your bottom lip. If your tongue is relaxed and not flexed, the Sacred Host will not move.
To receive in the hand, place one hand on top of the other, raised up a bit (not down at the waist) and flat so that the Host doesn’t slide. After you are given the Host, take the Host with your bottom hand and place it in your mouth IMMEDIATELY (please refrain from passing the Host from hand to hand or other such things).
Furthermore, Please do not turn after receiving the Host and walk off with it in your hand. You may take at most two steps to the side. After receiving, it is customary to bless oneself by making the sign of the cross. If you choose to receive the Precious Blood when it is offered, please take the chalice very carefully with two hands and take a tiny sip. Parents are asked to keep an eye on your children so that they receive our Lord reverently. May we show the greatest amount of respect and reverence for our Lord who is fully present in the Holy Eucharist.
Spiritual Communion Prayer
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things, and I do desire to receive you into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if you were already there and unite myself wholly to you. Never permit me to be separated from you.
Tune into Archangel Radio
Archangel Radio is our very own Catholic Radio station based out of Mobile (WNGL 1410 AM). Please listen online at archangelradio.com. They could use our financial support.
The life of Bishop Michael Portier
This documentary highlights the remarkable life of
Bishop Michael Portier, the first bishop of Mobile.
"The Life of Bishop Michael Portier” is a 50-minute video
produced by 4PM Media.
Watch the latest Episodes of "Native Soil"
Native Soil,” a 4PM Media production, seeks to further build up a “Culture of Vocations” in the Archdiocese of Mobile. We are challenged to consider how God is calling us to renew our 'native soil.'
Watch the latest episodes of Native Soil at:
https://www.nativesoil.org/episodes
As you listen, allow your understanding of what it means to be part of the “Body of Christ” to deepen and expand.
Native Soil
An Act of Spiritual Communion
With this Act of Spiritual Communion we unite ourselves to God through prayer when we are unable to complete that union with Him in the reception of Holy Communion.
My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You.
Amen.
Archdiocese of Mobile - Generations of Faith Video
To learn more about Generations of Faith, click the link visit
campaign.mobarch.org.
