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Kateri St. Norbert was born at Xanten in the Rhineland, about the year 1080. The early part of his life was devoted to the world and its pleasures. He entered upon the ecclesiastical state in a worldly spirit. The thunderstorm had boiled up suddenly as Norbert was out riding. Norbert, who had always chosen the easy … Read moreSt. Norbert: Saint of the Day for Saturday, June 06, 2026
A short prayer to Saint Boniface Saint Boniface (also known as the Apostle of Germany), pray for us!Help us to be courageous witnesses to the Gospel,to remain steadfast in faith amid difficulties,and to bring the light of Christ to those in darkness.Amen. A prayer inspired by St. Boniface’s own words O Lord, You have been … Read moreCatholic Prayer for June 5, 2026
On June 5, the Catholic Church honors Saint Boniface, bishop, missionary, and martyr, known as the “Apostle of Germany.” Through his courage, zeal, and unwavering faith, he helped bring the Gospel to countless people and strengthened the Church throughout Europe. Saint Boniface was born in England around the year 675. From a young age, he … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Boniface
Readings for the Memorial of Saint Boniface, Bishop and Martyr Reading 1 2 Timothy 3:10-17 You have followed my teaching, way of life,purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance, persecutions,and sufferings, such as happened to mein Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra,persecutions that I endured.Yet from all these things the Lord delivered me.In fact, all who want to live … Read moreMemorial of Saint Boniface, Bishop and Martyr
READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Second Letter of St. Paul to Timothy3:10-17 You have followed my teaching, way of life,purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance, persecutions,and sufferings, such as happened to mein Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra,persecutions that I endured.Yet from all these things the Lord delivered me.In fact, all who want to live … Read moreDaily Bible Reading
Saint Boniface, Bishop, Martyr First reading Acts 26:19-23 I have stood firm to this day, testifying to great and small alike Paul said: ‘King Agrippa, I could not disobey the heavenly vision. On the contrary I started preaching, first to the people of Damascus, then to those of Jerusalem and all the countryside of Judaea, … Read moreFri 5 June
Born around 675 in Wessex, England, Saint Boniface, originally named Winfrith, became one of the greatest missionaries in Church history and is remembered as the “Apostle of Germany.” Raised in a Christian family, he felt drawn to religious life from a young age after meeting visiting monks. Despite his fatherâÂ?Â?s initial opposition, Winfrith entered the … Read moreSt. Boniface of Mainz: Saint of the Day for Friday, June 05, 2026
What does Corpus Christi mean? Corpus Christi is Latin for “Body of Christ.” What is the Feast of Corpus Christi? It is a Catholic feast honoring the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. When is Corpus Christi celebrated? Corpus Christi is celebrated on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday in some countries and … Read moreCorpus Christi: Celebrating the Real Presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist
Reading 1 2 Timothy 2:8-15 Beloved:Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David:such is my Gospel, for which I am suffering,even to the point of chains, like a criminal.But the word of God is not chained.Therefore, I bear with everything for the sake of those who are chosen,so that they too may … Read moreThursday of the Ninth Week in Ordinary Time
Prayer for St. Francis Caracciolo (from the Roman Missal) O God, who adorned blessed Francis, the founder of a new Order,with zeal for prayer and love of penance,grant that your servants may make such progressin the imitation of his virtuesthat by constant prayer and bringing their bodies into subjection,they may deserve to attain heavenly glory. Through … Read moreCatholic Prayer for June 4, 2026