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Kateri St. Augustine of Hippo is the patron of brewers because of his conversion from a former life of loose living, which included parties, entertainment, and worldly ambitions. His complete turnaround has been an inspiration to many who struggle with habits or vices they long to break. This famous son of St. Monica was born in … Read moreSt. Augustine of Hippo: Saint of the Day for Friday, August 28, 2026
Readings for the Memorial of Saint Monica Reading 1 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Paul, called to be an Apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God,and Sosthenes our brother,to the Church of God that is in Corinth,to you who have been sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be holy,with all those everywhere who call upon … Read moreMemorial of Saint Monica
Saint Monica First reading Ecclesiasticus 26:1-4,13-16 A perfect wife is the joy of her husband Happy the husband of a really good wife; the number of her days will be doubled.A perfect wife is the joy of her husband, he will live out his years in peace.A good wife is the best of portions, reserved for those who … Read moreThu 27 August
Discover More About St. Monica with Journey with the Saints Saint Monica, also known as Monica of Hippo, is St. Augustine of Hippo’s mother. She was born in 331 A.D. in Tagaste, which is present-day Algeria. When she was very young, she was married off to the Roman pagan Patricius, who shared his mother’s violent … Read moreSt. Monica: Saint of the Day for Thursday, August 27, 2026
Reading 1 2 Thessalonians 3:6-10, 16-18 We instruct you, brothers and sisters,in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,to shun any brotherwho walks in a disorderly wayand not according to the tradition they received from us.For you know how one must imitate us.For we did not act in a disorderly way among you,nor did we … Read moreWednesday of the Twenty-first Week in Ordinary Time
Today the Catholic Church celebrates Saint Teresa of Jesus Jornet Ibars, a Spanish religious sister who dedicated her life to caring for the elderly and abandoned. Born on January 9, 1843, in Aitona, Spain, Teresa grew up in a devout Catholic family. She became a teacher and later felt called to a life of religious service. … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Teresa of Jesus Jornet Ibars
Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Second Letter of St. Paul to Thessalonians3:6-10, 16-18 We instruct you, brothers and sisters,in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,to shun any brotherwho walks in a disorderly wayand not according to the tradition they received from us.For you know how one must imitate us.For … Read moreDaily Bible Reading
Wednesday of week 21 in Ordinary Time First reading 2 Thessalonians 3:6-10,16-18 We worked night and day not to be a burden on you In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we urge you, brothers, to keep away from any of the brothers who refuses to work or to live according to the tradition … Read moreWed 26 August
Foundress of the Little Sisters of the Poor. Born in Catalonia, Spain, she overcame many difficulties in her youth and eventually became a teacher at Lerida. Desirous to enter the religious life, she failed to win entry into the convent at the advice of her spiritual director, decided to launch her own congregation. On January … Read moreSt. Teresa of Jesus Jornet Ibars: Saint of the Day for Wednesday, August 26, 2026
My teens always looked forward to the homilies of a particular priest, because he made the truths of Catholicism exciting and substantial. He inspired us to think about our Faith, and one way he did that was through a simple piece of philosophy. He said, “If we want to know what is real and true, … Read moreUnderstanding Natural Law from a Catholic Perspective