The month of July is dedicated to The Precious Blood of Jesus.

The Holy Father’s Intentions for the Month 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

01. Saint Oliver Plunket, Bishop, Martyr.

03. Thomas, Apostle, Feast

04. Independence Day (USA), Opt. Mem.

05. FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, Sunday

6. Maria Goretti, Opt. Mem.

9. Augustine Zhao Rong & companions, Opt. Mem.

11. Benedict, Memorial

12. FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, Sunday

13. Henry, Opt. Mem.

14. Kateri Tekakwitha (USA), Memorial

15. Bonaventure, Memorial

16. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Opt. Mem.

18. Camillus de Lellis (USA), Opt. Mem.

19. SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, Sunday

20. Apollinaris, Opt. Mem.

21. Lawrence of Brindisi, Opt. Mem.

22. Mary Magdalene, Feast

23. Bridget, Opt. Mem.

24. Sharbel (Charbel) Makhloof, Opt. Mem.

25. James, Apostle, Feast

26. SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, Sunday

29. Martha, Mary and Lazarus, Memorial

30. Peter Chrysologus; Solanus Casey, Opt. Mem.

31. Ignatius of Loyola, Memorial

Focus of the Liturgy

The Gospel readings for July are taken from St. Matthew. All Sunday readings are from Cycle A, and Weekday readings are from Year II.

July 5th Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

I am meek and humble of heart.

July 12th Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

A sower went out to sow.

July 19th Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Let them grow together until harvest.

July 26th Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

He sells all that he has and buys the field.

The feast days of St. Anthony Mary and St. Elizabeth of Portugal (July 5), and Sts. Joachim and Anne (July 26) are superseded by the Sunday liturgy.

A Time of Regeneration

The Blood that coursed through the veins of Christ was a part of that Sacred Humanity made possible by the maternity of Mary, whose parents, St. Joachim and St. Anne are honored this month. (July 26). Our Lord’s blood poured out on the Cross purchased our salvation, washed clean the robes of the martyrs, and gave birth to the Church as it flowed from his wounded side. The Precious Blood of Christ — now pulsing through his Mystical Body — continues its salvific work, preserving and purifying, repairing and providing nourishment for regeneration and renewal of its members.

extract from catholicculture.org website