The Most Precious Blood of Jesus

In Traditional Catholicism, the month of July is dedicated to Jesus’ Most Precious Blood, and July 1st is the official Feast of the Most Precious Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. Many Traditional Catholics pray The Seven Offerings of the Precious Blood, as a part of their daily prayer routine, and especially during this month. In these offerings, we pray for the world, the Church, the union of all Christians, for public morals, for the sick, for our enemies, and more. In a special way, this prayer assists us in bringing our prayer life to maturity. Praise and thanksgiving be evermore to Jesus, Who with His blood has saved us!

The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin

In those days, Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leaped in her womb. Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.” (Luke 1:39-1:42).

Our Lady's visit to her cousin Elizabeth was an act of Charity and Courtesy. Elizabeth was elated at Mary’s travelling in urgency to congratulate she and her husband Zechariah at the news of the long desired pregnancy. Though Mary did not know God’s intention in this visit, she fearlessly set out because she knew it was His will. She let the Holy Spirit guide Her journey ahead, unwaveringly obedient to God, without worry, trusting that God knew the path she was on.This event can inspire us to be more like Our Lady, trusting in God's will and letting the Holy Spirit guide us on our journey through life.

The Feast of the Visitation of Our Lady is on July 2nd.