Saint of the Day: Saints Peter and Paul

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

Mon 29 June

Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles First reading Acts 12:1-11 ‘Now I know the Lord really did save me from Herod’ King Herod started persecuting certain members of the Church. He beheaded James the brother of John, and when he saw that this pleased the Jews he decided to arrest Peter as well. This was during … Read moreMon 29 June

St. Peter: Saint of the Day for Monday, June 29, 2026​

Discover More About St. Peter with Journey with the Saints Peter, who was also known as Simon Peter of Cephas, is considered the first Pope. Despite his papacy, Peter had humble beginnings and became one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. He was ordained by Jesus in the “Rock of My Church” written in Matthew … Read moreSt. Peter: Saint of the Day for Monday, June 29, 2026​

St. Irenaeus: Saint of the Day for Sunday, June 28, 2026​

The writings of St. Irenaeus entitle him to a high place among the fathers of the Church, for they not only laid the foundations of Christian theology but, by exposing and refuting the errors of the gnostics, they delivered the Catholic Faith from the real danger of the doctrines of those heretics. He was probably … Read moreSt. Irenaeus: Saint of the Day for Sunday, June 28, 2026​

Saturday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time

Reading 1  Lamentations 2:2, 10-14, 18-19 The Lord has consumed without pityall the dwellings of Jacob;He has torn down in his angerthe fortresses of daughter Judah;He has brought to the ground in dishonorher king and her princes.On the ground in silence sitthe old men of daughter Zion;They strew dust on their headsand gird themselves with … Read moreSaturday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time

Sat 27 June

Saturday of week 12 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop, Doctor , or Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary First reading Lamentations 2:2,10-14,18-19 Cry aloud to the Lord, daughter of Zion The Lord has pitilessly destroyed all the homes of Jacob;in his displeasure he has shattered the strongholds of the daughter of Judah;he … Read moreSat 27 June

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