July 6 ----- St. Maria Goretti (1902).
Twelve year-old Maria was attacked by a neighbor who tried to defile her. When she fought rather than submit, he stabbed her repeatedly. She forgave him before dying shortly after. Her attacker dreamed of Maria while in prison and his first act when released 30 years later was to beg Maria's mother's forgiveness. He wept tears of joy when he attended Maria's canonization.
July 22 ------ St. Mary Magdalene (1st century).
Jesus expelled seven demons from Mary (Luke 8:2) and she supported his ministry with her own money. She stood by his Cross with his mother and was the one who informed the Apostles of his Resurrection.
July 25 ------- St. James (42).
St. James and his brother left their father in a fishing boat to become Jesus' Apostles. St. James was one of three apostles to witness Jesus' transfiguration, the raising of Jairus' daughter, and the agony in Gethsemani. St. James was the first Apostle to be martyred.
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