VEYM LEAGUE OF CHAPTERS
Kateri 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time First reading 1 Kings 3:5,7-12 Solomon chooses the gift of wisdom The Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream and said, ‘Ask what you would like me to give you.’ Solomon replied, ‘O Lord my God, you have made your servant king in succession to David my father. But I … Read moreSun 26 July
Bible-themed games can be a very good tool for children – if they are ordered to “the act of faith” and to conscious, active participation that leads to internal prayer and ultimately Eucharistic communion. Bible-themed games
Saints Joachim (sometimes spelled “Joaquin,” pronounced “wal-keem”) and Anne, are the parents of the Virgin Mary. There are no mentions of them in the Bible or Gospels, what we know comes from Catholic legend and the Gospel of James, which is an unsanctioned, apocryphal writing form the second century AD. We do know from scholarship … Read moreSts. Joachim and Anne: Saint of the Day for Sunday, July 26, 2026
Mime, singing, and drawing are used in children’s catechesis (and youth-team formation) as pedagogical “means” – not as entertainment, and not as substitutes for doctrine or prayer. In Catholic practice, they help children receive the faith more deeply by engaging heart, senses, memory, and participation, so that the meeting truly leads them toward communion with … Read moreMime, singing, and drawing in EYM
Reading 1 2 Corinthians 4:7-15 Brothers and sisters: We hold this treasure in earthen vessels, that the surpassing power may be of God and not from us. We are afflicted in every way, but not constrained; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying about in … Read moreFeast of Saint James, Apostle
Saint James, Apostle First reading 2 Corinthians 4:7-15 Such an overwhelming power comes from God and not from us We are only the earthenware jars that hold this treasure, to make it clear that such an overwhelming power comes from God and not from us. We are in difficulties on all sides, but never cornered; … Read moreSat 25 July
Nothing is known of St. James the Greater’s early life, though it has been established that he is the son of Zebedee and Salome and brother of John the disciple. The title “the Greater” was added to St. James’ name to help distinguish him from the Apostle James “the Less,” who is believed to have … Read moreSt. James the Greater: Saint of the Day for Saturday, July 25, 2026
Feast Day: July 24 On July 24, the Catholic Church honors St. Charbel Makhlouf, a Lebanese Maronite monk, priest, and hermit whose life of prayer, penance, and complete devotion to God has inspired millions around the world. Known for his profound holiness and the many miracles attributed to his intercession, St. Charbel remains one of the most … Read moreSaint of the Day: St. Charbel Makhlouf
Reading 1 Jeremiah 3:14-17 Return, rebellious children, says the LORD,for I am your Master;I will take you, one from a city, two from a clan,and bring you to Zion.I will appoint over you shepherds after my own heart,who will shepherd you wisely and prudently.When you multiply and become fruitful in the land,says the LORD,They will … Read moreFriday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time
Friday of week 16 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Charbel Makhlouf, Priest First reading Jeremiah 3:14-17 Come back, my disloyal children Come back, disloyal children – it is the Lord who speaks – for I alone am your Master. I will take one from a town, two from a clan, and bring you to Zion. I will … Read moreFri 24 July