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Kateri Prayer for the First Martyrs of Rome(June 30) O God, eternal Father,who kindled the fire of faith in the hearts of the first martyrs of Rome,and allowed their blood to become the seed of Your Church, we praise You for the countless witnesseswho faced flames, beasts, and swordswith unwavering love for Christ. Through their courageous sacrifice,the darkness … Read moreCatholic Prayer for June 30, 2026
The Church honors the First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church on June 30. These holy men and women were among the earliest Christians in Rome who gave their lives for Jesus during the persecution of Emperor Nero around A.D. 64. After the great fire of Rome, Emperor Nero falsely blamed Christians and unleashed brutal persecution against them. Many believers were … Read moreSaint of the Day: First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church
Tuesday of week 13 in Ordinary Time, or The First Martyrs of the See of Rome First reading Amos 3:1-8,4:11-12 It is for all your sins that I mean to punish you Listen, sons of Israel, to this oracle the Lord speaks against you, against the whole family I brought out of the land of … Read moreTue 30 June
The holy men and women are also called the âÂ?Â?Protomartyrs of Rome.âÂ?Â? They were accused of burning Rome by Nero , who burned Rome to cover his own crimes. Some martyrs were burned as living torches at evening banquets, some crucified, others were fed to wild animals. These martyrs died before Sts. Peter and Paul, … Read moreFirst Martyrs of the See of Rome: Saint of the Day for Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Mere emotional assent to holiness will not suffice, even though that can be a part of it. Intellectual assent, although pivotal, by itself won’t suffice either. It is imperative that we rediscover personally this profound truth of the Holy Spirit’s outpouring and seek it daily. We should commit ourselves anew to: daily invocation of the Holy Spirit, … Read morePractical Steps for Growing in Holiness
Readings for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles Readings for the Mass during the Day Reading I Acts 3:1-10 Peter and John were going up to the temple area for the three o’clock hour of prayer. And a man crippled from birth was carried and placed at the gate of the temple called … Read moreSolemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles
Readings for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles Readings for the Vigil Reading I Acts 12:1-11 In those days, King Herod laid hands upon some members of the Church to harm them. He had James, the brother of John, killed by the sword, and when he saw that this was pleasing to the … Read moreSolemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles
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 Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles
Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Book of the Acts of the Apostles12:1-11 In those days, King Herod laid hands upon some members of the Church to harm them.He had James, the brother of John, killed by the sword,and when he saw that this was pleasing to the Jewshe proceeded to … Read moreDaily Bible Reading
Today, the Church celebrates Saints Peter and Paul, two extraordinary apostles whose lives helped shape Christianity and spread the Gospel throughout the world. Saint Peter was a humble fisherman chosen personally by Jesus to become the leader of the apostles. Jesus gave Peter a unique mission, saying, “You are Peter, and upon this rock I … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saints Peter and Paul