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Séptimo Idus Februárii. Luna.

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Séptimo Idus Februárii. Luna. The Seventh Day of February. The Night of the Moon.

Sancti Romuáldi Abbátis, Monachórum Camaldulénsium Patris, cujus dies natális tertiodécimo Kaléndas Júlii recensétur, sed festívitas hac die, ob Translatiónem córporis ejus, potíssimum celebrátur. St. Romuald, founder of the Camaldolese monks, whose birthday is the 19th of June, but celebrated today because of the transference of his body. Augústæ, cui nunc Londíni nomen, in Británnia, natális beáti Auguli Epíscopi, qui, ætátis cursu per martyrium expléto, ætérna præmia suscípere méruit. At London, England, the birthday of blessed Augulus, bishop, who ended the course of his life by martyrdom, and deserved to receive an eternal recompense. In Phrygia sancti Adáuci Mártyris, qui, ex Itálico génere clarus, et omni fere dignitátum gradu ab Imperatóribus insignítus, tandem, cum adhuc Quæstóris offício fungerétur, martyrii coróna pro fídei defensióne dignátus est. In Phrygia, St. Adaucus, martyr, an Italian of noble birth, who was honoured by the emperors with almost every dignity. While he was still discharging the office of quæstor, he was judged worthy of the crown of martyrdom for his defence of the faith. Ibídem plurimórum sanctórum Mártyrum, urbis uníus cívium, quorum dux erat idem Adáucus; qui, cum omnes Christiáni essent, et constánter in fídei confessióne persísterent, a Galério Maximiáno Imperatóre sunt igne consúmpti. Also, many holy martyrs, citizens of this same city of which Adaucus was mayor. As they were all Christians, and persisted in the confession of the faith, they were burned to death by Emperor Galerius Maximian. Heracléæ, in Ponto, sancti Theodóri, ductóris mílitum, qui, Licínio imperánte, post multa torménta, truncátus cápite, victor migrávit in cælum. At Heraclea, in the reign of Licinius, St. Theodore, a military officer, who was beheaded after undergoing many torments, and went victoriously to heaven. In Ægypto sancti Móysis, Epíscopi venerábilis, qui primum in erémo vitam solitáriam duxit; deínde, peténte Regína Saracenórum Máuvia, Epíscopus factus, gentem illam ferocíssimam magna ex parte ad fidem convértit, et gloriósus méritis quiévit in pace. In Egypt, St. Moses, a venerable bishop, who first led a solitary life in the desert, and afterwards, at the request of Mauvia, queen of the Saracens, converted to the faith the greater part of that barbarous people. Being made a bishop, and rich in merits, he peacefully went to his reward. Lucæ, in Túscia, deposítio sancti Richárdi, Regis Anglórum, qui pater éxstitit sancti Willebáldi, Eistetténsis Epíscopi, ac sanctæ Walbúrgæ Vírginis. At Lucca in Tuscany, the death of St. Richard, king of England. He was the father of St. Willebald, bishop of Eichstadt, and of St. Walburga, virgin. Bnóniæ sanctæ Juliánæ Víduæ. At Bologna, St. Juliana, widow.

Et álibi aliórum plurimórum sanctórum Mártyrum et Confessórum, atque sanctárum Vírginum. And elsewhere in divers places, many other holy martyrs, confessors, and holy virgins. R. Deo grátias. R. Thanks be to God.

Butler’s Lives of the Saints:

February VII.
		St. Romuald, Abbot and Confessor, Founder of the Order of Camaldoli
		St. Richard, King in England, and Confessor
		St. Theodorus of Heraclea, Martyr
		St. Tresain, or Tresanus, Priest and Confessor
		St. Augulus, Bishop in England, and Martyr

ORCCE Ordo: S. Dorothy virgin and martyr ~ Simplex; Tempora: Feria V infra Hebdomadam IV post Epiphaniam

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Séptimo Idus Januárii. Luna.

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Séptimo Idus Januárii. Luna. The Seventh Day of January. The Night of the Moon.

Relátio púeri Jesu de Ægypto. The return of the Child Jesus from Egypt. Nicomedíæ natális beáti Luciáni, Ecclésiæ Antiochénæ Presbyteri et Mártyris; qui, satis clarus doctrína et eloquéntia, passus est, ob Christi confessiónem, in persecutióne Galérii Maximiáni, sepultúsque est Helenópoli, in Bithynia. Ipsíus autem laudes sanctus Joánnes Chrysóstomus celebrávit. The birthday of blessed Lucian, a priest of the Church of Antioch and martyr, who was distinguished for his learning and eloquence. He suffered at Nicomedia for the confession of Christ, in the persecution of Galerius Maximian, and was buried at Helenopolis, in Bithynia. His praises have been proclaimed by St. John Chrysostom. Antiochíæ sancti Cleri Diáconi, qui pro confessiónis glória, sépties tortus ac diu macerátus in cárcere, ad últimum, gládio decollátus, martyrium consummávit. At Antioch, St. Clerus, deacon, who, for having professed faith in Christ, was seven times tortured, kept in prison a long while, and at length his martyrdom was ended by decapitation. In civitáte Heracléa sanctórum Mártyrum Felícis et Januárii. In the city of Heraclea, the holy martyrs Felix and Januarius. In Dánia sancti Canúti, Regis et Mártyris. In Denmark, St. Canute, king and martyr. Papíæ sancti Crispíni, Epíscopi et Confessóris. At Pavia, St. Crispin, bishop and confessor. In Dácia sancti Nicétæ Epíscopi, qui feras et bárbaras gentes, Evangélii prædicatióne, mites réddidit ac mansuétas. In Dacia, St. Nicetas, bishop, who made fierce and barbarous nations humane and meek by preaching the Gospel to them. In Ægypto beáti Theodóri Mónachi, qui, témpore Constantíni Magni, flóruit sanctitáte; cujus méminit sanctus Athanásius in vita sancti Antónii. In Egypt, St. Theodore, a saintly monk, who flourished in the time of Constantine the Great. He is mentioned by St. Athanasius in his Life of St. Anthony.

Eódem die sancti Juliáni Mártyris. The same day, St. Julian, martyr.

Et álibi aliórum plurimórum sanctórum Mártyrum et Confessórum, atque sanctárum Vírginum. And elsewhere in divers places, many other holy martyrs, confessors, and holy virgins.

R. Deo grátias. R. Thanks be to God.

Butler’s Lives of the Saints:
St. Lucian, Priest and Martyr
St. Cedd, Bishop of London
St. Kentigerna, Widow, of Ireland
St. Aldric, Bishop of Mans, Confessor
St. Thillo, Recluse
St. Canut

ORCCE Ordo: Secunda die infra Octavam Epiphaniae ~ Feria major

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Séptimo Idus Decémbris. Luna.

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Séptimo Idus Decémbris. Luna. The Seventh Day of December. The Night of the Moon.

Vigília Conceptiónis beátæ Maríæ Vírginis.

The Vigil of the Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Sancti Ambrósii Epíscopi, Confessóris et Ecclésiæ Doctóris, qui prídie Nonas Aprílis obdormívit in Dómino, sed hac die potíssimum cólitur, qua Mediolanénsem Ecclésiam gubernándam suscépit.

St. Ambrose, bishop and doctor of the Church, who fell asleep in the Lord on the 4th of April; his feast is kept on this day, the day on which he assumed the government of the Church of Milan.

Romæ beáti Eutychiáni Papæ, qui per divérsa loca trecéntos quadragínta duos Mártyres manu sua sepelívit; quibus et ipse deínde sociátus, sub Numeriáno Imperatóre, martyrio coronátus est, et in cœmetério Callísti sepúltus.

At Rome, blessed Eutychian, pope, who with his own hand buried three hundred and forty-two martyrs in various places. He himself was joined with them, crowned with martyrdom under Emperor Numerian, and was buried in the cemetery of Callistus.

Alexandríæ natális beáti Agathónis militáris, qui, in persecutióne Décii, cum prohibéret quosdam voléntes illúdere cadavéribus Mártyrum, clamor repénte totíus vulgi advérsus eum extóllitur; oblátus autem Júdici, et in Christi confessióne persístens, cápite pro pietáte damnátus est.

At Alexandria, the birthday of blessed Agatho, soldier. In the persecution of Decius, because he prevented some people from mocking the bodies of the martyrs, a sudden clamour was raised against him by the crowd. Being brought before the judge, and persisting in his confession of Christ, he was sentenced to death for his reverence.

Antiochíæ sanctórum Mártyrum Polycárpi et Theodóri.

At Antioch, the holy martyrs Polycarp and Theodore.

Tubúrbi, in Africa, sancti Servi Mártyris, qui, in persecutióne Wandálica, sub Ariáno Rege Hunneríco, fústibus diutíssime cæsus, tróchleis frequénter in sublíme elevátus atque ictu céleri super sílices póndere córporis dimíssus, et lapídibus acutíssimis perfricátus, martyrii palmam adéptus est.

At Tuburbum in Africa, during the persecution of the Vandals, under the Arian king Hunneric, St. Servus, martyr, who, being for a very long time beaten with rods, lifted up on high with pulleys, and suddenly dropped on flint-stones with his whole weight, and rubbed over with sharp stones, obtained the palm of martyrdom.

Theáni, in Campánia, sancti Urbáni, Epíscopi et Confessóris.

At Teano in Campania, St. Urban, bishop and confessor.

Apud Sántonas, in Gállia, sancti Martíni Abbátis, ad cujus túmulum crebérrima divínitus fiunt mirácula.

At Saintes in France, St. Martin, abbot, at whose tomb frequent miracles have been worked through the power of God.

Eboríaci, in território Meldénsi, commemorátio sanctæ Faræ, étiam Burgundofáræ nómine appellátæ, Abbatíssæ et Vírginis, cujus dies natális tértio Nonas Aprilis recensétur.

At Faremoutiers, in the diocese of Meaux, the commemoration of St. Fara, who is also called Burgundofara, abbess and virgin. Her birthday is on the 3rd of April.

Et álibi aliórum plurimórum sanctórum Mártyrum et Confessórum, atque sanctárum Vírginum.
R. Deo grátias.

And elsewhere in divers places, many other holy martyrs, confessors, and holy virgins.
R. Thanks be to God.

Butler’s Lives of the Saints:
St. Ambrose, Bishop and Confessor, Doctor of the Church
St. Fara, Virgin and Abbess

ORCCE Ordo: S. Ambrosii Episcopi Confessoris et Ecclesiae Doctoris ~ Duplex; Commemoratio: Sabbato infra Hebdomadam I Adventus

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Séptimo Idus Novémbris. Luna

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Séptimo Idus Novémbris. Luna . The Seventh Day of November. The Night of the Moon.

Patávii deposítio sancti Prosdócimi, qui fuit primus ejúsdem civitátis Epíscopus. Hic, a beáto Petro Apóstolo Epíscopus ordinátus, ad prædicándum Dei verbum ad prædíctam civitátem missus est; ibíque, multis virtútibus et prodígiis corúscans, beáto fine quiévit.
At Padua, the death of St. Prosdocimus, consecrated as first bishop of that city by the blessed apostle Peter. He was sent to that city to preach the word of God and there he died a holy death, celebrated for many virtues and miracles.

Perúsiæ sancti Herculáni, Epíscopi et Mártyris.
At Perugia, St. Herculanus, bishop and martyr.

Apud Swelménsem civitátem, in Germánia, pássio sancti Engelbérti, Epíscopi Coloniénsis, qui, cum illuc ex óppido Sosátio ad templum dedicándum pérgeret, a sicáriis intercéptus in via multísque vulnéribus cæsus, gloriósum pro defensióne ecclesiásticæ libertátis et Románæ Ecclésiæ obediéntia martyrium súbiit.
At Schwelm in Germany, the martyrdom of St. Engelbert, bishop of Cologne. He was on his way from that city to the town of Essen in order to consecrate a church, when he was set upon by ruffians on the road and slain by their many blows. Thus he suffered martyrdom in defence of Church liberty and for obedience to the Roman Church.

Eódem die sancti Amaránthi Mártyris, qui apud Albigénsem urbem, in Gállia, exácto agónis fidélis cursu, sepúltus, vivit in glória.
The same day, St. Amaranthus, martyr. After successfully fulfilling the course of his trials he was buried in the city of Albi, but lives in eternal glory.

Melitínæ, in Arménia, pássio sanctórum Hierónis, Nicándri, Hesychii et aliórum trigínta; qui in persecutióne Diocletiáni, sub Lysia Præside, coronáti sunt.
At Melitina in Armenia, the martyrdom of the Saints Hiero, Nicander, Hesychius, and thirty others, who were crowned in the persecution of Diocletian under the governor Lysias.

Amphípoli, in Macedónia, sanctórum Mártyrum Aucti, Tauriónis et Thessalonícæ.
At Amphipolis in Macedonia, the holy martyrs Auctus, Taurio, and Thessalonica.

Ancyræ, in Galátia, pássio sanctórum Melasíppi, Antónii et Carínæ, sub Juliáno Apóstata.
At Ancyra in Galatia, the martyrdom of Saints Melasippus, Anthony and Carina, under Julian the Apostate.

Alexandríæ beáti Achíllæ Epíscopi, qui eruditióne, fide, conversatióne ac móribus fuit insígnis.
At Alexandria, the blessed Achilles, bishop, renowned for his learning, faith, and purity of life.

In Frísia deposítio sancti Willibrórdi, Epíscopi Trajecténsis; qui, a beáto Sérgio Papa ordinátus Epíscopus, in Frísia et Dánia Evangélium prædicávit.
In Friesland, the death of St. Willibrord, bishop of Utrecht, who was consecrated bishop by blessed Pope Sergius, and preached the Gospel in Friesland Denmark.

Metis, in Gállia, sancti Rufi, Epíscopi et Confessóris.
At Metz, St. Rufus, bishop and confessor.

Argentoráti sancti Floréntii Epíscopi.
At Strasbourg, St. Florentius, bishop.

Et álibi aliórum plurimórum sanctórum Mártyrum et Confessórum, atque sanctárum Vírginum.
R. Deo grátias.
And elsewhere in divers places, many other holy martyrs, confessors, and holy virgins.
R. Thanks be to God.

November VII.
		St. Willibrord, First Bishop of Utrecht, Confessor
		St. Werenfrid, Priest and Confessor
		St. Prosdecimus, First Bishop of Padua, Confessor

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Nonis Octóbris. Luna

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Nonis Octóbris. Luna The Seventh Day of October. The Night of the Moon.

Romæ, via Ardeatína, sancti Marci, Papæ et Confessóris.
At Rome, on the Ardeatine Way, the death of St. Mark, pope and confessor.

In Província quæ nuncupátur Augústa Euphratésia, sanctórum Mártyrum Sérgii et Bacchi, nobílium Romanórum, sub Maximiáno Imperatóre. Ex his Bacchus támdiu nervis crudis cæsus est, quoadúsque, toto córpore discíssus, in Christi confessióne emítteret spíritum; Sérgius vero clavátis cothúrnis pedes indútus, et, cum in fide fixus manéret, data senténtia, jussus est decollári. Beáti autem Sérgii nómine locus ubi quiéscit, Sergiópolis appellátus est, et, ob præclára mirácula, frequénti Christianórum concúrsu honorátur.
In the province of the Euphrates, the holy martyrs Sergius and Bacchus, noble Romans, in the time of Emperor Maximian. Bacchus was scourged with rough sinews until his body was completely mangled, and breathed his last in the confession of Christ. Sergius had his feet forced into shoes full of sharp-pointed nails, but, remaining unshaken in the faith, he was sentenced to be beheaded. The place where he rests is called after him Sergiopolis, and, on account of the frequent miracles wrought there, is honoured by large gatherings of Christians.
Romæ sanctórum Mártyrum Marcélli et Apuléji, qui prius quidem Simóni mago adhæsérunt; sed, vidéntes mirabília quæ per Apóstolum Petrum Dóminus operabátur, ambo, relícto Simóne, se doctrínæ Apostólicæ tradidérunt, ac, post passiónem Apostolórum, sub Aureliáno Consulári, corónam martyrii reportárunt, sepultíque sunt non longe ab Urbe.
At Rome, the holy martyrs Marcellus and Apulcius, who at first were followers of Simon Magus, but seeing the wonders which the Lord performed through the apostle Peter, they abandoned Simon and embraced the apostolic doctrine. After the death of the apostles, under the proconsul Aurelian, they won the crown of martyrdom and were buried near the city.
Item apud Augústam Euphratésiam sanctæ Júliæ Vírginis, quæ, sub Marciáno Præside, martyrium consummávit.
Also in the province of the Euphrates, St. Julia, virgin, who suffered martyrdom under the governor Marcian.

Patávii sanctæ Justínæ, Vírginis et Mártyris; quæ, a beáto Prosdócimo, sancti Petri discípulo, baptizáta, et, cum in fide Christi constánter persísteret, Máximi Præsidis jussu, transverberáta gládio, migrávit ad Dóminum.
At Padua, St. Justina, virgin and martyr, who was baptized by blessed Prosdocimus, a disciple of St. Peter. Because she remained firm in the faith of Christ, she was put to the sword by order of the governor Maximus, and thus went to God.

Apud Bitúricas, in Aquitánia, sancti Augústi, Presbyteri et Confessóris.
At Bourges, St. Augustus, priest and confessor.

In pago Rheménsi sancti Heláni Presbyteri.
In the diocese of Rheims, St. Helanus, priest.

In Suécia Translátio córporis sanctæ Birgíttæ Víduæ.
In Sweden, the translation of the body of St. Bridget, widow.

October VII.
		St. Mark, Pope and Confessor
		SS. Sergius and Bacchus, Martyrs
		SS. Marcellus and Apuleius, Martyrs at Rome
		St. Justina of Padua, Virgin and Martyr
		St. Osith, Virgin

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Catechism Conference: “Discerning God’s will” IX; a rule of life

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A NEW series exploring Vocational Discernment – how do we discern our vocation in life? How does God make His will known to us? These and other questions Metropolitan Jerome will explore in these live and recorded broadcasts from the Brighton Oratory every Saturday morning from 10am.

In this episode, Metropolitan Jerome continues discussing the fundamental principles necessary to discern God’s will for oneself in relation to God’s general will for all He has purposed to exist.. In this episode, His Grace continues where he left off at the end of episode VII discussing “An Introduction to a Devout life” by St Francis de Sales and explaining the structure and principles behind the book, introduces and discusses the concept of “a rule of life” for individuals…

Séptimo Idus Septémbris. Luna.

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Séptimo Idus Septémbris. Luna . The Seventh Day of September. The Night of the Moon.

Trecis, in Gállia, sancti Nemórii Diáconi, et Sociórum Mártyrum, quos Attila, Rex Hunnórum, interfécit.
At Troyes, St. Nemorius, deacon, and his companions, all martyrs, who were slain by Attila, king of the Huns.

Nicomedíæ natális beáti Joánnis Mártyris, qui, cum vidéret crudélia advérsus Christiános edícta in foro pendére, hinc fídei ardóre accénsus, injécta manu, illa detráxit atque discérpsit. Cumque hoc relátum esset Diocletiáno et Maximiáno Augústis, in eádem urbe constitútis, ómnia suppliciórum génera in eum experíri jussérunt; quæ vir nobilíssimus tanta vultus ac spíritus alacritáte pértulit, ut ne tristis quidem pro his vidéri potúerit.
At Nicomedia, the birthday of the blessed martyr John, who upon seeing the cruel edicts against Christians, posted in the public square, and being inflamed with an ardent faith, reached out his hand, took them away and tore them up. This was related to Emperors Diocletian and Maximian, then residing in the city, who gave orders that he should be subjected to many kinds of torments. The noble champion bore them with such cheerfulness of spirit as not to shew on his countenance the least trace of pain or grief.

Cæsaréæ, in Cappadócia, sancti Eupsychii Mártyris, qui, sub Hadriáno Imperatóre, accusátus quod Christiánus esset, in cárcerem conjéctus est; et, paulo post inde emíssus, patrimónium statim véndidit, et prétium partim paupéribus, partim accusatóribus, tamquam benefactóribus, distríbuit. Sed, íterum comprehénsus, atque, cum sacrificáre nollet idólis, sævíssime dilaniátus et gládio confóssus, sub Saprítio Júdice martyrium consummávit.
At Caesarea in Cappadocia, in the time of Emperor Adrian, St. Eupsychius, martyr, who was accused of professing Christianity and who was cast into prison. Having been released shortly after, he immediately sold his inheritance, and distributed the price of it partly to his accusers, whom he regarded as his benefactors. But being again arrested, under the judge Sapritius, he was tortured, pierced through with a sword, and thus completed his martyrdom.

Pompejópoli, in Cilícia, sancti Sozóntis Mártyris, qui, sub Maximiáno Imperatóre, in ignem injéctus, réddidit spíritum.
At Pompeiopolis in Cilicia, in the time of Emperor Maximian, St. Sozon, a martyr who was thrown into the fire and yielded up his spirit.

Aquiléjæ sancti Anastásii Mártyris.
At Aquileia, St. Anastasius, martyr.

Apud Aléxiam véterem, in território Augustodunénsi, sanctæ Regínæ, Vírginis et Mártyris; quæ, sub Procónsule Olybrio, cárceris et equúlei ac lampadárum afflícta supplíciis, demum, cápite damnáta, migrávit ad Sponsum.
In the diocese of Autun, under the proconsul Olybrius, St. Regina, virgin and martyr. After having suffered imprisonment, the rack, and burning with torches, she was finally condemned to capital punishment, and so went to her spouse.

Aureliánis, in Gállia, deposítio sancti Evótii Epíscopi, qui, primo Románæ Ecclésiæ Subdiáconus, dehinc divíno múnere per colúmbam designátus est Póntifex præfátæ urbis.
At Orleans in France, the departure from this life of the holy bishop Evortius, who was first a subdeacon of the Roman Church, and afterwards, through a divine favour, was designated by a dove as bishop of that city.

In Gállia sancti Augustális, Epíscopi et Confessóris.
In France, St. Augustalis, bishop and confessor.

Cápuæ sancti Pámphili Epíscopi.
At Capua, St. Pamphilus, bishop.

In território Parisiénsi sancti Clodoáldi, Presbyteri et Confessóris.
In the territory of Paris, St. Cloud, priest and confessor.

September VII.
		St. Cloud, Confessor
		St. Regina, or Reine, Virgin and Martyr
		St. Evurtius, Bishop of Orleans, Confessor
		St. Grimonia, or Germana, Virgin and Martyr
		St. Madelberte, Virgin and Abbess
		SS. Alchmund and Tilberht, Bishops and Confessors
		St. Eunan, Bishop in Ireland

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Séptimo Idus Augústi

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Séptimo Idus Augústi. Luna . The Seventh Day of August. The Night of the Moon.

Neápoli, in Campánia, sancti Cajetáni Thienǽi Confessóris, Clericórum Regulárium Fundatóris, qui, singulári in Deum fidúcia, prístinam Apostólicam vivéndi formam suis coléndam trádidit, et, miráculis clarus, a Cleménte Papa Décimo inter Sanctos relátus est. At Naples in Campania, St. Cajetan the Theatine, confessor, founder of the Clerics Regular, who, through singular confidence in God, made his disciples practise the primitive mode of life of the apostles. Being renowned for miracles, he was ranked among the saints by Clement X.

Arétii, in Túscia, natális sancti Donáti, Epíscopi et Mártyris; qui, inter cétera virtútis ópera (ut scribit beátus Gregórius Papa), cálicem sanctum, a Pagánis fractum, orándo instaurávit. Is, in persecutióne Juliáni Apóstatæ, a Quadratiáno Augustáli comprehénsus, et, cum sacrificáre idólis renuísset, gládio percússus, martyrium consummávit. Passus est étiam cum eo beátus Hilarínus Mónachus; cujus memória décimo séptimo Kaléndas Augústi recólitur, quo die sacrum ipsíus corpus ad Ostia Tiberína translátum fuit. At Arezzo in Tuscany, the birthday of St. Donatus, bishop and martyr, who among other miraculous deeds by his prayers (as is related by blessed Pope Gregory) made whole again a sacred chalice which had been broken by pagans. Being apprehended by the imperial officer Quadratian, during the persecution of Julian the Apostate, and refusing to sacrifice to idols, he was struck with the sword, and thus fulfilled his martyrdom. With him suffered also the blessed monk Hilarinus, whose feast is celebrated on the 16th of July, at which time his body was taken to Ostia.

Romæ sanctórum Mártyrum Petri et Juliáni, cum áliis decem et octo. At Rome, the holy martyrs Peter and Julian, with eighteen others.

Medioláni sancti Fausti mílitis, qui, sub Aurélio Cómmodo, post multa certámina, martyrii palmam adéptus est. At Milan, St. Faustus, a soldier, who obtained the palm of martyrdom after many trials in the time of Aurelius Commodus.

Novocómi pássio sanctórum Mártyrum Carpóphori, Exánthi, Cássii, Severíni, Secúndi et Licínii; qui, in confessióne Christi, cápite truncáti sunt. At Como, the passion of the holy martyrs Carpophorus, Exanthus, Cassius, Severinus, Secundus, and Licinius, who were beheaded for the confession of Christ.

Nísibi, in Mesopotámia, sancti Dométii, Mónachi Persæ, qui cum duóbus discípulis, sub Juliáno Apóstata, lapidátus est. At Nisibis in Mesopotamia, St. Dometius, a Persian monk, who was stoned to death with two of his disciples at the time of Julian the Apostate.

Rotómagi sancti Victrícii Epíscopi, qui adhuc miles, sub eódem Juliáno, abjíciens pro Christo cíngulum, a Tribúno multis torméntis affícitur, et cápitis damnátur; sed, carnífice, qui ad eum cædéndum missus fúerat, cæcitáte percússo, ipse, vínculis solútis, liber evásit. Póstea, Epíscopus factus, indómitas Morinórum et Nerviórum gentes divíni prædicatióne verbi ad Christi fidem perdúxit, et demum Conféssor in pace quiévit. At Rouen, the holy bishop St. Victricius. While he was yet a soldier under Julian, he threw away his military belt for Christ, and after being subjected by the tribune to many torments, was condemned to death. But the executioner sent to slay him being struck blind, and the confessor’s chains being loosened, he made his escape. Afterwards being made bishop, by preaching the word of God, he brought to the faith of Christ the barbarous people of Belgic Gaul, and finally died in peace, a confessor.

Cataláuni, in Gállia, sancti Donatiáni Epíscopi. At Chalons in France, St. Donatian, bishop.

Messánæ, in Sicília, sancti Albérti Confessóris, ex Ordine Carmelitárum, miráculis clari. At Messina in Sicily, St. Albert, confessor of the Carmelite Order, renowned for miracles.

August VII.
		St. Cajetan of Thienna, Confessor
		SS. Donatus, Bishop of Arezzo in Tuscany, and Hilarinus, Martyrs

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Nonis Júlii. Luna

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Nonis Júlii. Luna . The Seventh Day of July. The Night of the Moon.

Sanctórum Episcopórum et Confessórum Cyrílli et Methódii fratrum, quorum natális respectíve ágitur sextodécimo Kaléndas Mártii et octávo Idus Aprílis. The holy bishops Cyril and Methodius, whose respective birthdays are on the 14th of February and the 6th of April.

Romæ sanctórum Mártyrum Cláudii Commentariénsis, Nicóstrati primiscrínii, qui fuit vir beátæ Mártyris Zoæ, Castórii, Victoríni et Symphoriáni; quos omnes sanctus Sebastiánus ad fidem Christi perdúxit, et beátus Polycárpus Presbyter baptizávit. Eósdem, in perquiréndis sanctórum Mártyrum corpóribus occupátos, Fabiánus Judex comprehéndi jussit, et, cum eos, per decem dies minis et blandítiis exágitans, in nullo pénitus posset commovére, jussit tértio torquéri, ac póstea in mare præcípites dari. At Rome, the holy martyrs Claudius, a notary, Nicostratus, an assistant prefect who had been the husband of the blessed Martyr Zoa, Castorius, Victorinus, and Symphorian. All these had been brought to the faith of Christ by St. Sebastian, and baptized by the blessed priest Polycarp. While they were engaged in searching for the bodies of the holy martyrs, the judge Fabian had them arrested, and for ten days he tried to shake their constancy by threats and flatteries, but being utterly unable to succeed, he ordered them to be thrice tortured, then thrown into the sea.

Dyrráchii, in Macedónia, sanctórum Mártyrum Peregríni, Luciáni, Pompéji, Hesychii, Pápii, Saturníni et Germáni; qui, natióne Itali, in persecutióne Trajáni, cum ad eam urbem confugíssent, et ibi sanctum Astium Epíscopum, pro fide Christi, in cruce pendéntem vidérent, ac se páriter Christiános esse palam confiteréntur, ideo, Præsidis jussu, tenti sunt atque in mare demérsi. At Durazzo in Macedonia, the holy martyrs Peregrinus, Lucian, Pompeius, Hesychius, Papius, Saturninus, and Germanus, all natives of Italy. In the persecution of Trajan they took refuge in the town of Durazzo where they saw the saintly bishop Astius hanging on a cross for the faith of Christ. They then publicly declared themselves to be Christians, when, by order of the governor, they were arrested and cast into the sea.

Bríxiæ sancti Apollónii, Epíscopi et Confessóris. At Brescia, St. Apollonius, bishop and confessor.

Eystádii, in Germánia, sancti Willebáldi, ejúsdem urbis primi Epíscopi, qui fílius éxstitit sancti Richárdi, Anglórum Regis, et frater sanctæ Walbúrgæ Vírginis; atque, una cum sancto Bonifátio, labórans in Evangélio, multas gentes convértit ad Christum. At Eichstadt in Germany, St. Willibald, the first bishop of that city. He was the son of St. Richard, king of England, and brother of St. Walburga, virgin. He laboured with St. Boniface in preaching the Gospel and converted many nations to Christ.

Arvérnis, in Gállia, sancti Illídii Epíscopi. In Auvergne, St. Illidius, bishop.

Urgéllæ, in Hispánia Tarraconénsi, sancti Odónis Epíscopi. At Urgal in Spain, St. Odo, bishop.

In Anglia sancti Heddæ, Epíscopi Sáxonum occidentálium. In England, St. Hedda, bishop of the West Saxons.

Alexandríæ natális sancti Pantæni, viri Apostólici et omni sapiéntia adornáti, cui tantum stúdii et amóris erga verbum Dei quæ in Oriéntis últimis secéssibus recondúntur, fídei et devotiónis calóre succénsus, proféctus sit; ac demum, Alexandríam revérsus, ibi, sub Antoníno Caracálla, in pace quiévit. At Alexandria, the birthday of St. Pantaenus, a man of apostolic manner, filled with wisdom. He had such an affection and love for the word of God, and was so inflamed with the ardour of faith and devotion, that he set out to preach the Gospel of Christ to the nations living in the farthest districts of the East. Returning at last to Alexandria, he rested in peace, in the time of Antoninus Caracalla.

Eboríaci, in território Meldénsi, sanctæ Edilbúrgæ, Abbatíssæ et Vírginis, Anglórum Regis fíliæ. At Faremoutier, in the neighbourhood of Meaux, St. Ethelburga, virgin, daughter of the English king.

Perúsiæ Beáti Benedícti Papæ Undécimi, Tarvisíni, ex Ordine Prædicatórum, Confessóris; qui, brevi Pontificátus sui spátio, Ecclésiæ pacem, disciplínæ restauratiónem, religiónis increméntum mirífice promóvit. At Perugia, blessed Pope Benedict XI, a native of Treviso, of the Order of Preachers, who in the brief space of his pontificate greatly promoted the peace of the Church, the restoration of discipline, and the spread of religion.

July VII.
		St. Pantænus, Father of the Church
		St. Willibald, Bishop of Aichstadt, Confessor
		St. Hedda, Bishop and Confessor
		St. Edelburga, Virgin
		St. Felix, Bishop of Nantes, Confessor
		St. Benedict XI., Pope and Confessor

Séptimo Idus Júnii. Luna.

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Séptimo Idus Júnii. Luna . The Seventh Day of June. The Night of the Moon.

Constantinópoli natális sancti Pauli, ejúsdem civitátis Epíscopi, qui sæpe ab Ariánis ob fidem cathólicam pulsus, et a sancto Júlio Primo, Románo Pontífice, restitútus est; ac demum, ab Ariáno Imperatóre Constántio relegátus ad Cucúsum, Cappadóciæ oppídulum, ibídem, Arianórum insídiis crudéliter strangulátus, ad cæléstia regna migrávit. Ipsíus autem corpus, Theodósio Imperatóre, Constantinópolim summo honóre, translátum fuit.	At Constantinople, the birthday of St. Paul, bishop of that city. For the Catholic faith, he was often driven out of his see by the Arians, but restored to it by the Roman Pontiff, St. Julius I. Finally the Arian emperor Constantius banished him to Cucusum, a small town of Cappadocia. There, by the intrigue of the Arians, he was barbarously strangled, and thus departed for the heavenly kingdom. His body was taken to Constantinople with the greatest honour during the reign of Emperor Theodosius.
Córdubæ, in Hispánia, sanctórum Monachórum et Mártyrum Petri Presbyteri, Wallabónsi Diáconi, Sabiniáni, Wistremúndi, Habéntii et Jeremíæ, qui pro Christo, in persecutióne Arábica, sunt juguláti.	At Cordova in Spain, the holy martyrs Peter, a priest, Wallabonsus, a deacon, Sabinianus, Wistremund, Habentius, and Jeremias, all of whom were monks. Their throats were cut at the time of the Arab persecution because they had confessed Christ.
Hermópoli, in Ægypto, sancti Lycariónis Mártyris, qui laniátus, virgis férreis ignítis cæsus, áliaque sævíssima passus est, ac demum, gládio percússus, martyrium consummávit.	At Hermopolis in Egypt, St. Licarion, martyr, who had his body lacerated, was scourged with heated iron rods, and endured other horrible torments, after which his martyrdom was completed by beheading.

Placéntiæ sancti Antónii Maríæ Gianélli, Bobiénsis Epíscopi, Fundatóris Congregatiónis Filiárum Maríæ sanctíssimæ ab Horto nuncupatárum, quem Pius Papa Duodécimus inter sanctos Cælites adnumerávit.	At Placentia, St. Anthony Mary Gianelli, bishop of Bobbio, and founder of the Congregation of Sisters of our Lady of the Garden. Pope Pius XII numbered him among the saints of heaven.

In Anglia sancti Robérti Abbátis, ex Ordine Cisterciénsi.	In England, St. Robert of Newminster, an abbot of the Cistercian Order.
Et álibi aliórum plurimórum sanctórum Mártyrum et Confessórum, atque sanctárum Vírginum. R. Deo grátias.	And elsewhere in divers places, many other holy martyrs, confessors, and holy virgins. R. Thanks be to God.

June VII.
		St. Paul, Bishop of Constantinople, Martyr
		St. Robert, Abbot
		St. Colman, Bishop of Dromore, Confessor
		St. Godeschalc, Prince of the Western Vandals, and His Companions, Martyrs
		St. Meriadec, Bishop of Vannes, Confessor