July 30- Saint Peter Chrysologus, Bishop and Doctor—Optional Memorial

Read entire reflection online >>>July 30: Saint Peter Chrysologus, Bishop and Doctor—Optional Memorialc. 380 or 406–c. 450Patron Saint of Imola, ItalyInvoked against fevers and vicious dogsPre-Congregation canonizationProclaimed a Doctor of the Church by Pope Benedict XIII in 1729Quote: We exhort you in every respect, honorable brother, to heed obediently what has been written by the most blessed pope of the city of Rome, for blessed Peter, who lives and presides in his own see, provides the truth of faith to those who seek it. For we, by reason of our pursuit of peace and faith, cannot try cases on the faith without the consent of the bishop of Rome. ~Saint Peter Chrysologus, Letter to EutychesPrayer:Saint Peter Chrysologus, you were a staunch defender of the nature of Christ, a powerful preacher, and a pastor of souls. Please pray for me, that I may come to a deeper understanding of Christ and, with that understanding, give myself more fully to His service. Saint Peter Chrysologus, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You. Source: Free RSS feed from mycatholic.life — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.Image: School of Guercino, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons