VEYM LEAGUE OF CHAPTERS
Kateri The massacre of the martyrs of Lyons with their bishop, St. Pothinus, took place during the persecutions of Marcus Aurelius in the year 177. Marcellus, a priest, we are told, by Divine intervention, managed to escape to Chalon-sur-Saone, where he was given shelter. His host was a pagan, and seeing him offer incense before images … Read moreSt. Valerian: Saint of the Day for Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Reading 1 Numbers 21:4b-9 With their patience worn out by the journey, the people complained against God and Moses, “Why have you brought us up from Egypt to die in this desert, where there is no food or water? We are disgusted with this wretched food!” In punishment the LORD sent among the people saraph … Read moreFeast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Today, September 14, the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, also known as the Triumph of the Cross. The Cross stands at the very heart of our Christian faith. Upon the Cross, Jesus Christ offered Himself for the salvation of the world. What appeared to be defeat became the victory … Read moreHappy Feast Day of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross from the Holy Land
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross First reading Numbers 21:4-9 If anyone was bitten by a serpent, he looked up at the bronze serpent and lived On the way through the wilderness the people lost patience. They spoke against God and against Moses, ‘Why did you bring us out of Egypt to die in this … Read moreMon 14 September
Patroness of poor peasants and servants in the Tyrol. Born in Rattenberg, in the Tyrol, she was the daughter of peasants. At eighteen she became a servant in the household of Count Henry of Rattenberg When Notburga repeatedly gave food to the poor, she was dismissed by Count HenryâÂ?Â?s wife, Ottilia, and took up a … Read moreSt. Notburga: Saint of the Day for Monday, September 14, 2026
Reading 1 Sirach 27:30—28:7 Wrath and anger are hateful things,yet the sinner hugs them tight.The vengeful will suffer the LORD’s vengeance,for he remembers their sins in detail.Forgive your neighbor’s injustice;then when you pray, your own sins will be forgiven.Could anyone nourish anger against anotherand expect healing from the LORD?Could anyone refuse mercy to another like … Read moreTwenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time First reading Ecclesiasticus 27:33-28:9 Forgive your neighbour the hurt he does you; and when you pray, your sins will be forgiven Resentment and anger, these are foul things, and both are found with the sinner.He who exacts vengeance will experience the vengeance of the Lord, who keeps strict account of sin.Forgive your … Read moreSun 13 September
St. John, named Chrysostom (golden-mouthed) on account of his eloquence, came into the world of Christian parents, about the year 344, in the city of Antioch. His mother, at the age of 20, was a model of virtue. He studied rhetoric under Libanius, a pagan, the most famous orator of the age. In 374, he … Read moreSt. John Chrysostom: Saint of the Day for Sunday, September 13, 2026
Reading 1 1 Corinthians 10:14-22 My beloved ones, avoid idolatry.I am speaking as to sensible people;judge for yourselves what I am saying.The cup of blessing that we bless,is it not a participation in the Blood of Christ?The bread that we break,is it not a participation in the Body of Christ?Because the loaf of bread is … Read moreSaturday of the Twenty-Third Week in Ordinary Time
Feast Day: September 12 Today the Church honors the Most Holy Name of Mary, the beloved name of the Mother of Jesus. The Church’s calendar observes this celebration on September 12. Mary’s name is precious to Christians because Mary herself is precious: she is the Mother of Our Lord Jesus Christ and the humble handmaid who … Read moreSaint of the Day: The Most Holy Name of Mary