A Catholic Rose

God The Father … have mercy on us God The Son … have mercy on us God The Holy Spirit … have mercy on us

Mary The Queen of Heaven and Earth … Pray for us

Our Lady of Lourdes … Pray for us Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal … Pray for us Our Lady of La Salette  … Pray for us St. Joseph, her earthly spouse … Pray for us

St Denis … Pray for Paris and the world … St Hilary of Poitiers … St Genevieve … St Martin of Tours …

St. Giles

St Louis IX King … St Remigius … St Joan of Arc … St. Louis de Montfort … St. Margaret Mary Alacoque … St. Madeleine Sophie Barat … St. John Eudes … St. Francis De Sales … St Louise De Merillac … St Jane Frances De Chantal … St Vincent De Paul … St Catherine Laboure … St. Julie Billiart … St Jean Marie Vianney … St Bernadette … St Therese of Lisieux… St Louis Martin … St Zelie Martin … All French Saints not named here …

Saint Kateri Tekakwitha

1656-1680

Feast Day: July 14

Patroness: Ecologists, Native Americans

Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, known as Lily of the Mohawks was an Algonquin–Mohawk virgin. Born in Auriesville (now part of New York), she was orphaned during a smallpox epidemic, which left her with a scarred face and impaired eyesight. In 1676 she was converted and baptized by Father Jacques de Lamberville, a Jesuit missionary. Shunned by her tribe for her faith, she escaped through 200 miles of wilderness to the Christian Native American village of Sault-Sainte-Marie. Kateri was known for her spirituality and austere lifestyle. Various miracles and supernatural events are attributed to her intercession.

Saint Francis Solano

March 10, 1549- July 14, 1610

Feast Day: July 14

Patronage: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, Peru

Saint Francis Solano (also known as Francis Solanus) was born into a prominent Spanish family and was a popular student. He became a Franciscan priest who wanted to go to the African missions but was sent to South America instead. He was known to use music, specifically the violin, as a tool to evangelize the indigenous people in the areas of present-day Argentina, Paraguay, and Bolivia, where he learned local languages and used his musical talent to connect with them and spread the Christian faith. For 20 years he worked as a missionary. His whole life was a martyrdom of austere simplicity, prayer, and fasting. He’s called “the wonder worker of the New World.” He died uttering “Glory to God.”