VEYM LEAGUE OF CHAPTERS
Kateri Saint Bernard, Abbot, Doctor First reading Ecclesiasticus 15:1-6 Whoever grasps the Law will obtain wisdom Whoever fears the Lord will act like this, and whoever grasps the Law will obtain wisdom.She will come to meet him like a mother, and receive him like a virgin bride.He will lean on her and will not fall, he will rely on … Read moreThu 20 August
St. Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church St. Bernard was born of noble parentage in Burgundy, France, in the castle of Fontaines near Dijon. Under the care of his pious parents he was sent at an early age to a college at Chatillon, where he was conspicuous for his remarkable piety and spirit of … Read moreSt. Bernard of Clairvaux: Saint of the Day for Thursday, August 20, 2026
READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Book of Ezekiel34:1-11 The word of the Lord came to me:Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel,in these words prophesy to them to the shepherds:Thus says the Lord GOD: Woe to the shepherds of Israelwho have been pasturing themselves!Should not shepherds, rather, pasture sheep?You have … Read moreDaily Bible Reading
Reading 1 Ezekiel 34:1-11 The word of the Lord came to me:Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel,in these words prophesy to them to the shepherds:Thus says the Lord GOD: Woe to the shepherds of Israelwho have been pasturing themselves!Should not shepherds, rather, pasture sheep?You have fed off their milk, worn their wool,and … Read moreWednesday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time
Wednesday of week 20 in Ordinary Time, or Saint John Eudes, Priest First reading Ezekiel 34:1-11 An oracle against bad and selfish shepherds The word of the Lord was addressed to me as follows: ‘Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel; prophesy and say to them:‘“Shepherds, the Lord says this: Trouble for the … Read moreWed 19 August
John Eudes was born at Ri, Normandy, France, on November 14, 1601, the son of a farmer. He went to the Jesuit college at Caen when he was 14, and despite his parents’ wish that he marry, joined the Congregation of the Oratory of France in 1623. He studied at Paris and at Aubervilliers, was … Read moreSt. John Eudes: Saint of the Day for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Reading 1 Ezekiel 28:1-10 The word of the LORD came to me: Son of man,say to the prince of Tyre: Thus says the Lord GOD: Because you are haughty of heart,you say, “A god am I!I occupy a godly thronein the heart of the sea!”—And yet you are a man, and not a god,however you may … Read moreTuesday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time
READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Book of Ezekiel28:1-10 The word of the LORD came to me: Son of man,say to the prince of Tyre: Thus says the Lord GOD: Because you are haughty of heart,you say, “A god am I!I occupy a godly thronein the heart of the sea!”—And yet you are a … Read moreDaily Bible Reading
Tuesday of week 20 in Ordinary Time First reading Ezekiel 28:1-10 Against the arrogance of the king of Tyre The word of the Lord was addressed to me as follows, ‘Son of man, tell the ruler of Tyre, “The Lord says this:Being swollen with pride,you have said: I am a god;I am sitting on the … Read moreTue 18 August
St. Helena was the mother of Emperor Constantine the Great and an Empress of the Roman Empire. Very little is known about Helena’s early life, but it is believed she is from Drepanum (later known as Helenopolis) in Asia Minor and born into a poor family and lower class in the Roman culture of the … Read moreSt. Helena: Saint of the Day for Tuesday, August 18, 2026