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Kateri Readings for the Memorial of Saint Peter Claver, Priest [In the Dioceses of the United States] Reading 1 1 Corinthians 7:25-31 Brothers and sisters:In regard to virgins, I have no commandment from the Lord,but I give my opinion as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy.So this is what I think best because of … Read moreMemorial of Saint Peter Claver, Priest
Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the First Letter of St. Paul to Corinthians7:25-31 Brothers and sisters:In regard to virgins, I have no commandment from the Lord,but I give my opinion as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy.So this is what I think best because of the present distress:that it … Read moreDaily Bible Reading
Wednesday of week 23 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Peter Claver First reading 1 Corinthians 7:25-31 The world as we know it is passing away About remaining celibate, I have no directions from the Lord but give my own opinion as one who, by the Lord’s mercy, has stayed faithful. Well then, I believe that … Read moreWed 9 September
St. Peter Claver was born at Verdu, Catalonia, Spain, in 1580, of impoverished parents descended from ancient and distinguished families. He studied at the Jesuit college of Barcelona, entered the Jesuit novitiate at Tarragona in 1602 and took his final vows on August 8th, 1604. While studying philosophy at Majorca, the young religious was influenced … Read moreSt. Peter Claver: Saint of the Day for Wednesday, September 09, 2026
Finding the gospel of Jesus Christ reflected in Mary may help us pursue the unity of spirit and mind that Paul sought: Let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that . . . I may hear of you that you stand firm in one spirit, with one mind striving … Read moreThe Assumption of Mary: What Catholics Believe
Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Book of Micah5:1-4a The LORD says:You, Bethlehem-Ephrathah,too small to be among the clans of Judah,From you shall come forth for meone who is to be ruler in Israel;Whose origin is from of old,from ancient times.(Therefore the Lord will give them up, until the timewhen she who … Read moreDaily Bible Reading
Reading 1 Micah 5:1-4a The LORD says: You, Bethlehem-Ephrathah, too small to be among the clans of Judah, From you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel; Whose origin is from of old, from ancient times. (Therefore the Lord will give them up, until the time when she who … Read moreFeast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
September 8 is the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary — the birthday of Our Lady. Today, Catholics throughout the world rejoice in the birth of the woman whom God chose to become the Mother of His Son, Jesus Christ. The Church celebrates only three birthdays in its liturgical calendar: the Nativity … Read moreHappy Birthday, Blessed Mother: Where Was Mary Born and How Should Catholics Celebrate Her Birthday
The Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary First reading Micah 5:1-4 He will stand and feed his flock with the power of the Lord The Lord says this:But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,the least of the clans of Judah,out of you will be born for methe one who is to rule over Israel;his origin goes back to … Read moreTue 8 September
According to legend Adrian was a pagan officer at the imperial court of Nicomedia. Impressed by the courage of a group of Christians who were being tortured, he declared himself a Christian and was imprisoned with them and suffered excruciating tortures before he was put to death. His young wife, Natalia, who was present at … Read moreSt. Adrian: Saint of the Day for Tuesday, September 08, 2026