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Kateri All we know of Barnabas is to be found in the New Testament. A Jew, born in Cyprus and named Joseph, he sold his property, gave the proceeds to the Apostles, who gave him the name Barnabas, and lived in common with the earliest converts to Christianity in Jerusalem. He persuaded the community there to … Read moreSt. Barnabas: Saint of the Day for Thursday, June 11, 2026
Reading 1 1 Kings 18:20-39 Ahab sent to all the children of Israeland had the prophets assemble on Mount Carmel. Elijah appealed to all the people and said,“How long will you straddle the issue?If the LORD is God, follow him; if Baal, follow him.”The people, however, did not answer him.So Elijah said to the people,“I … Read moreWednesday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time
Prayer to St. Olivia of Palermo. St. Olivia of Palermo,you were born into a noble Sicilian family yet chose a life of poverty, chastity, and devotion to Christ.When persecutors ravaged your land and imprisoned Christians, you courageously visited and consoled them.Exiled and tortured for your faith, you remained steadfast, converting many through your miracles and … Read moreCatholic Prayer for June 10, 2026
On June 10, the Catholic Church honors Saint Landry of Paris, a compassionate bishop known for his extraordinary charity toward the poor and his dedication to serving those in need. Saint Landry lived during the seventh century and served as Bishop of Paris, France. He is remembered as a shepherd who cared deeply for the … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Landry of Paris
Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the First Book of Kings18:20-39 Ahab sent to all the children of Israeland had the prophets assemble on Mount Carmel. Elijah appealed to all the people and said,“How long will you straddle the issue?If the LORD is God, follow him; if Baal, follow him.”The people, however, … Read moreDaily Bible Reading
Wednesday of week 10 in Ordinary Time First reading 1 Kings 18:20-39 Elijah vanquishes the priests of Baal Ahab called all Israel together and assembled the prophets on Mount Carmel. Elijah stepped out in front of all the people. ‘How long’ he said ‘do you mean to hobble first on one leg then on the … Read moreWed 10 June
Martyr with Amantius, Caerealis, and Primitivus. He was the husband of St. Symphorosa. An officer in the Roman army, he resigned when he became a Christian and returned to his estates near Tivoli, Italy. There he converted Caerealis, an imperial legate sent to arrest him. With his brother Amantius and with Caerealis and Primitivus, Getulius … Read moreSt. Getulius: Saint of the Day for Wednesday, June 10, 2026
In his book Radical Love: Introduction to Queer Theology, Patrick Cheng claims, “Radical love is ultimately about love [emphasis in original&91;, which, as St. Paul teaches us, is patient and kind, and not envious, boastful, arrogant, or rude. As such, radical love is premised upon safe, sane, and consensual behavior.”ccii This language jibes with a prevailing modern sexual ethic that emphasizes consent … Read moreThe Counterfeit Christ of Modern Sexual Ethics
Reading I 1 Kings 17:7-16 The brook near where Elijah was hiding ran dry,because no rain had fallen in the land.So the LORD said to Elijah:“Move on to Zarephath of Sidon and stay there.I have designated a widow there to provide for you.”He left and went to Zarephath.As he arrived at the entrance of the … Read moreTuesday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time
On June 9, the Catholic Church honors Saint Ephrem the Syrian, deacon, theologian, poet, and Doctor of the Church. Known as the “Harp of the Holy Spirit,” Saint Ephrem used his gifts of poetry and teaching to defend the faith and inspire Christians to love Christ more deeply. Saint Ephrem was born around the year … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Ephrem the Syrian