In the Archdiocese of Birmingham, today is the Feast of St John Wall, Priest and Martyr. He was actually born in Lancashire, and studied for the priesthood at Douai and Rome. In Rome he joined the Franciscans and was sent to England as part of the Worcester mission. There he served until his martyrdom in 1679.

May he pray for us, that our own faith may bear fruit in how we live, and may God bless you this day.