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Kateri St. Kateri Tekakwitha is the first Native American to be recognized as a saint by the Catholic Church. She was born in 1656, in the Mohawk village of Ossernenon. Her mother was an Algonquin, who was captured by the Mohawks and who took a Mohawk chief for her husband. She contracted smallpox as a four-year-old … Read moreSt. Kateri Tekakwitha: Saint of the Day for Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Heavenly Father,You raised Saint Henry from the throne of an earthly empire to the glory of heaven, teaching him to rule with justice, humility, and love for Your Church. Grant us, we pray, the same single-hearted devotion.Amid the noise and cares of daily life, help us to seek first Your Kingdom.Give us clean minds and pure … Read moreSaint Henry II Prayer for July 13 – Catholic Collect from the Missal
Reading 1 Isaiah 1:10-17 Hear the word of the LORD,princes of Sodom!Listen to the instruction of our God,people of Gomorrah!What care I for the number of your sacrifices?says the LORD.I have had enough of whole-burnt ramsand fat of fatlings;In the blood of calves, lambs and goatsI find no pleasure.When you come in to visit me,who … Read moreMonday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time
St. Henry II (972–1024) was a holy emperor, devoted husband, and faithful servant of God who used his authority to promote justice, defend the Church, and care for the poor. As the only Holy Roman Emperor to be canonized, St. Henry reminds us that holiness can be lived in every vocation, including positions of leadership and … Read moreSaint of the Day: St. Henry II
Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Book of Isaiah1:10-17 Hear the word of the LORD,princes of Sodom!Listen to the instruction of our God,people of Gomorrah!What care I for the number of your sacrifices?says the LORD.I have had enough of whole-burnt ramsand fat of fatlings;In the blood of calves, lambs and goatsI find … Read moreDaily Bible Reading
Monday of week 15 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Henry First reading Isaiah 1:10-17 Take your wrongdoing out of my sight Hear the word of the Lord,you rulers of Sodom;listen to the command of our God,you people of Gomorrah. ‘What are your endless sacrifices to me?says the Lord.I am sick of holocausts of ramsand the … Read moreMon 13 July
St. Henry, son of Henry, Duke of Bavaria, and of Gisella, daughter of Conrad, King of Burgundy, was born in 972. He received an excellent education under the care of St. Wolfgang, Bishop of Ratisbon. In 995, St. Henry succeeded his father as Duke of Bavaria, and in 1002, upon the death of his cousin, … Read moreSt. Henry: Saint of the Day for Monday, July 13, 2026
Reading 1 Isaiah 55:10-11 Thus says the LORD:Just as from the heavensthe rain and snow come downand do not return theretill they have watered the earth,making it fertile and fruitful,giving seed to the one who sowsand bread to the one who eats,so shall my word bethat goes forth from my mouth;my word shall not return … Read moreFifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time First reading Isaiah 55:10-11 The word that goes out from my mouth does not return to me empty Thus says the Lord: ‘As the rain and the snow come down from the heavens and do not return without watering the earth, making it yield and giving growth to provide seed … Read moreSun 12 July
