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Kateri St. Maximus of Turin was a holy bishop and gifted preacher who served the Church during the 4th and 5th centuries. He is remembered for his wisdom, strong leadership, and dedication to guiding the faithful during difficult times. As Bishop of Turin in northern Italy, Maximus cared deeply for his people. He lived during a … Read moreSaint of the Day: St. Maximus of Turin
Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Second Book of Kings24:8-17 Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he began to reign,and he reigned three months in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Nehushta,daughter of Elnathan of Jerusalem.He did evil in the sight of the LORD,just as his forebears had done. At that time the … Read moreDaily Bible Reading
Thursday of week 12 in Ordinary Time First reading 2 Kings 24:8-17 The first deportation into captivity in Babylon Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he came to the throne, and he reigned for three months in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Nehushta, daughter of Elnathan, from Jerusalem. He did what is displeasing to the … Read moreThu 25 June
William of Vercelli, Saint 1085-1142. founder, born in Vercelli Italy he was brought up as an orphan became a hermit on Monte Vergine, Italy after a pilgrimage to Compostella and attracted so many followers that a monastery was buillt. By 1119 his followers were united in the Benedictine congregation, the Hermits of Monte Vergine (Williamites) … Read moreSt. William of Vercelli: Saint of the Day for Thursday, June 25, 2026
Readings for the Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist Readings for the Vigil Reading I Isaiah 49:1-6 Hear me, O coastlands, listen, O distant peoples. The LORD called me from birth, from my mother’s womb he gave me my name. He made of me a sharp-edged sword and concealed … Read moreSolemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
Readings for the Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist Readings for the Mass during the Day Reading I Jeremiah 1:4-10 In the days of King Josiah, the word of the LORD came to me, saying: Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I … Read moreSolemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
Readings for the Vigil Readings for the Mass during the Day Vigil Mass during the Day – – – Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States, second typical edition, Copyright © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine; Psalm refrain © 1968, 1981, 1997, International Committee on English … Read moreSolemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
Prayer for the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist Heavenly Father,Source of all light and joy,You formed Saint John in his mother’s womband filled him with the Holy Spiritto be the burning lamp that pointed to the true Light. Grant us, we pray,the same courageous faith that made Johna voice crying in the wilderness.Give us … Read moreCatholic Prayer for June 24, 2026
St. John the Baptist holds a unique place in salvation history as the prophet chosen by God to prepare the way for Jesus Christ. The Church celebrates not only his martyrdom but also his birth, a rare honor given to only a few saints. John was born to Zechariah and Elizabeth through a miraculous intervention … Read moreSaint of the Day: The Nativity of St. John the Baptist
The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist First reading Isaiah 49:1-6 I will make you the light of the nations so that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth Islands, listen to me,pay attention, remotest peoples.The Lord called me before I was born,from my mother’s womb he pronounced my name. He made … Read moreWed 24 June