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Kateri St. Gregory Barbarigo was born in 1625, of a very old and distinguished Venetian family. A brilliant student, he embraced a diplomatic career and accompanied the Venetian Ambassador, Contarini, to the Congress of Munster in 1648. Then he became a priest and was soon thereafter consecrated as the first Bishop of Bergamo by Pope Alexander … Read moreSt. Gregory Barbarigo: Saint of the Day for Thursday, June 18, 2026
Reading 1 2 Kings 2:1, 6-14 When the LORD was about to take Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind,he and Elisha were on their way from Gilgal.Elijah said to Elisha, “Please stay here;the LORD has sent me on to the Jordan.”“As the LORD lives, and as you yourself live,I will not leave you,” Elisha … Read moreWednesday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time
Morning Offering O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary,I offer You my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this dayfor all the intentions of Your Sacred Heart,in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world,for the salvation of souls, the reparation of sins,the reunion of all Christians,and in particular for the … Read moreCatholic Prayer for June 17, 2026
Saint Albert Chmielowski is remembered as a saint of mercy, compassion, and radical love for the poor. Born in 1845 in Poland, Albert Chmielowski showed great talent as an artist and painter. As a young man, he also fought for his country during a political uprising and suffered severe injuries, losing one of his legs. Despite … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Albert Chmielowski
Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Second Book of Kings2:1, 6-14 When the LORD was about to take Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind,he and Elisha were on their way from Gilgal.Elijah said to Elisha, “Please stay here;the LORD has sent me on to the Jordan.”“As the LORD lives, and … Read moreDaily Bible Reading
Wednesday of week 11 in Ordinary Time First reading 2 Kings 2:1,6-14 Elijah is taken up to heaven This is what happened when the Lord took Elijah up to heaven in the whirlwind: Elijah and Elisha set out from Gilgal, Elijah said, ‘Elisha, please stay here, the Lord is only sending me to the Jordan.’ … Read moreWed 17 June
St. Emily de Vialar, Virgin, Foundress of the Sisters of St. Joseph “of the Apparition” Anne Marguerite Adelaide Emily de Vialar was the eldest child and only daughter of Baron James Augustine de Vialar and his wife Antoinette, daughter of that Baron de Portal who was physician-in-ordinary to Louis XVIII and Charles X of France. … Read moreSt. Emily de Vialar: Saint of the Day for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Then there are those moments—not when you have something difficult to say, but when you sense that the other person may. You have a feeling, or you may know, that he is embarrassed about something or is going through a difficult situation. It may be when you meet a friend who has kept his distance for … Read moreThe Evangelizing Power of a Listening Ear
Morning Offering (a traditional daily Catholic prayer) O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer You my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day for all the intentions of Your Sacred Heart, in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world, for the salvation of souls, the reparation of … Read moreCatholic Prayer for June 16, 2026
Reading 1 1 Kings 21:17-29 After the death of Naboth the LORD said to Elijah the Tishbite:“Start down to meet Ahab, king of Israel,who rules in Samaria.He will be in the vineyard of Naboth,of which he has come to take possession.This is what you shall tell him,‘The LORD says: After murdering, do you also take … Read moreTuesday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time