Feast Day of Saints Perpetua and Felicity
MartyrsSaints Perpetua and Felicity were martyrs of the early church. Perpetua was imprisoned and separtated from her son. She was later reunited but put to death nontheless. Felicity was a slave who was 8 months pregnant when imprisoned. She gave birth prior to being put to death and her daughter was raised by Christian women of the area.
The following is a beautiful prayer found on the Catholic Online Website:
Saints Perpetua and Felicity, watch over all mothers and children who are separated from each other because of war or persecution. Show a special care to mothers who are imprisoned and guide them to follow your example of faith and courage. Amen