Saint of the Day: St. Robert Bellarmine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

Feast Day: September 17 Today, September 17, the Catholic Church honors St. Robert Bellarmine, a great Jesuit priest, bishop, theologian, and Doctor of the Church. St. Robert Bellarmine was born on October 4, 1542, in Montepulciano, Italy. From his youth, he was deeply devoted to prayer, study, and the service of God. He eventually entered the … Read moreSaint of the Day: St. Robert Bellarmine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

Daily Bible Reading

Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the First Letter of St. Paul to Corinthians15:1-11 I am reminding you, brothers and sisters,of the Gospel I preached to you,which you indeed received and in which you also stand.Through it you are also being saved,if you hold fast to the word I preached to you,unless … Read moreDaily Bible Reading

Thu 17 September

Thursday of week 24 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Robert Bellarmine, Bishop, Doctor , or Saint Hildegard of Bingen, Virgin, Doctor First reading 1 Corinthians 15:1-11+ I preached what the others preach, and you all believed Brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, the gospel that you received and … Read moreThu 17 September

St. Robert Bellarmine: Saint of the Day for Thursday, September 17, 2026​

Born at Montepulciano, Italy, October 4, 1542, St. Robert Bellarmine was the third of ten children. His mother, Cinzia Cervini, a niece of Pope Marcellus II, was dedicated to almsgiving, prayer, meditation, fasting, and mortification of the body. Robert entered the newly formed Society of Jesus in 1560 and after his ordination went on to … Read moreSt. Robert Bellarmine: Saint of the Day for Thursday, September 17, 2026​

Saint of the Day: Saints Cornelius, Pope and Martyr, and Cyprian, Bishop and Martyr

Feast Day: September 16 Today, September 16, the Catholic Church honors Saint Cornelius, Pope and Martyr, and Saint Cyprian, Bishop and Martyr, two great shepherds of the early Church who remained faithful to Christ during times of persecution and division. Their lives remind us that the Church must be built upon faith, mercy, courage, and unity. Who … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saints Cornelius, Pope and Martyr, and Cyprian, Bishop and Martyr

Daily Bible Reading

Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the First Letter of St. Paul to Corinthians12:31-13:13 Brothers and sisters:Strive eagerly for the greatest spiritual gifts. But I shall show you a still more excellent way. If I speak in human and angelic tonguesbut do not have love,I am a resounding gong or a clashing … Read moreDaily Bible Reading

Memorial of Saints Cornelius, Pope, and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs

Readings for the Memorial of Saint Cornelius, Pope and Martyr, and Saint Cyprian, Bishop and Martyr Reading 1 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 Brothers and sisters:Strive eagerly for the greatest spiritual gifts. But I shall show you a still more excellent way. If I speak in human and angelic tonguesbut do not have love,I am a resounding … Read moreMemorial of Saints Cornelius, Pope, and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs

Wed 16 September

Saints Cornelius, Pope, and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs First reading 2 Corinthians 4:7-15 Such an overwhelming power comes from God and not from us We are only the earthenware jars that hold this treasure, to make it clear that such an overwhelming power comes from God and not from us. We are in difficulties on all … Read moreWed 16 September

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