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337. Basilica of Saint Mary Major

On August 5, the Catholic Church annually celebrates the Optional Memorial of the Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Santa Maria Maggiore, one of the four most illustrious churches of Rome, along with St. John Lateran, St. Peter, and St. Paul Outside the Walls, and Christendom’s first …

Today's Catholic Mass Readings Wednesday, August 05, 2026

Full Text of Readings Wednesday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 409 The Saint of the day is Dedication of Saint Mary Major Basilica The Story of the Dedication of Saint Mary Major Basilica First raised at the order of Pope Liberius in the mi…

August 5, 2026, Memorial of Our Lady of Snows, Holy Rosary (Glorious Mysteries) | From Las Vegas

Friends of the Rosary, We celebrate today, August 5, the Memorial of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major, one of the four most illustrious churches of Rome, along with St. John Lateran, St. Peter, St. Paul Outside the Walls, and St. Mary Major.The Basilica of St. Mary Major was built a…

St. Mary Major and the Theotokos

On the Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome, Fr. Miguel reflects on the importance of Mary’s title as Mother of God (Theotokos). After the Council of Ephesus in 431 affirmed this truth, the basilica was rededicated to her as the Mother of God. Fr. Miguel explains that c…

The Miracle of the August Snow: Rediscovering Mary's Feasts This Summer – Claudia McAdam – 08/07/2026

Three Feasts, Seventeen Days Claudia Cangilla McAdam breaks down August's "mini Marian season": the Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major (Aug. 5), the Assumption of Mary (Aug. 15), and the Queenship of Mary (Aug. 22). The Legend Behind St. Mary Major McAdam recounts the fourth-century stor…

Sept. 16, Ember Wednesday: By Prayer and Fasting [Scripture In Tradition: Roman Matins Lessons]

Scripture in Tradition Roman Matins Lessons in English Temporal Cycle   Feria Quarta Quattuor Temporum Septembris Station at St. Mary Major ·       Mark 9:16-28 – This kind can only be cast out by prayer and fasting ·       Homily by the Venerable Bede, Priest  (Unless otherwise specified, all brev…

372. St. Jerome Tomb

September 30 is the annual Feast Day of Saint Jerome (347–420), who was originally interred in Bethlehem, where he died. His original rock-cut tomb is inside St. Jerome’s Cave, a subterranean grotto network located beneath the Church of St. Catherine, right next to the study room where he spent 30 …

Today's Catholic Mass Readings Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Full Text of Readings Memorial of Saint Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church Lectionary: 457 The Saint of the day is Saint Jerome Saint Jerome’s Story Most of the saints are remembered for some outstanding virtue or devotion which they practiced, but Jerome …

373. Therese of Lisieux

October 1 marks the annual Feast day of French Carmelite nun Saint Thérèse of Lisieux (1873-97). She is widely known as "The Little Flower" and is a Doctor of the Church. She is the patron saint of missionaries, florists, pilots, and priests. Books about Therese of Lisieux available at https://l…