Memorial of Saints (August 6)

• The Transfiguration of Our Lord;
• Justus and Pastor, martyrs;
• Hormisdas, priest

Justus (d. ca. 304), thirteen years old, and his brother Pastor, nine years old, were beheaded during Diocletian's persecution of Christians. They are from Alcala, Spain and are now the patron saints of Alcala and Madrid.

18th Sunday of the Year (B)

18th Sunday of the Year (B)

Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15
Psalm 78
Ephesians 4:17, 20-24
John 6:24-35

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Memorial of Saints (August 5)

• Dedication of St. Mary Major;
• Addai and Mari, bishops;
• Afra, martyr;
• Nonna, matron

Afra (d. 304 A.D.) was a prostitute in Augsburg who may have converted to the Christian faith during Diocletian's persecution of Christians. When she refused to sacrifice to the pagan gods, she was burned to death. Her mother rescued her body and took it to a sepulcher with the help of three servants. But the authorities apprehended them and were also burned to death when they also refused to sacrifice to the gods.