Sunday, July 27 – 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time. A suggested reading is Matthew 13:44-52.

Wednesday, July 30 – Miguel Hidalgo, the Mexican parish priest and revolutionary leader, was executed on this day in 1811.

Thursday, July 31 – Lailat al-Miraj and Israa recalls the nocturnal journey of Mohammed from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascension into heaven.