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Julia's Weekly Shrine Round-up, July 3

The weather may be unbearably hot on Eden Hill but America 250 excitement is in the air at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy. Julia Rose reports on the latest news and events as the holiday weekend begins.

Whole, and holy, Catholicism, nothing less

The SSPX ignored a final plea for unity by Pope Leo XIV and are in schism. What now?  The Church has always said we must be whole-Scripture, whole-Tradition, whole-Magisterium Catholics, and nothing less.

Our Lady of Licheń, pray for us!

The feast of Our Lady of Licheń is celebrated on July 2. Licheń is the second most frequently visited Marian shrine in Poland, after Czestochowa. The basilica and shrine, run by the Marian Fathers and opened in 2004, is the largest in Poland.

North American Sanctity: St. Junípero Serra

In St. Junípero Serra (feast day: July 1), we find a true “mercy priest.” He forsook everything in his life, including physical health and comforts, to give his life as a missionary for others.

Patriotism and St. Faustina

Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska and Divine Mercy are a perfect way forward for us as we mark “America 250” in this noteworthy year during July, the month of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus.

Remember the First Martyrs, and the most recent ones

As we commemorate the First Martyrs on June 30, let us not forget that today, more than ever before, our brothers and sisters in Christ are going home to God because of their fidelity to the faith which saves.

Saints Peter and Paul, Pray for Us!

Two converts, two Christians, two apostles, bishops, priests — two fathers of our faith, patrons of the Marian Congregation, whom we celebrate on June 29.

"Large and In Charge": St. Cyril of Alexandria

Saint Cyril of Alexandria, bishop and Doctor of the Church, whose feast day we celebrate on June 27, was a man of strong character, great devotion to orthodoxy, and faithful service to the Holy Father.

Julia's Weekly Shrine Round-up, June 26

It's safety first as more families visit the National Shrine as we close out June, the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Join Julia Rose as she encounters pilgrims along the way.

In John the Baptist, a Lesson for Us All

"Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall name him John" (Lk 1:13). June 24 is the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist.

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