VEYM LEAGUE OF CHAPTERS
Kateri Saint John Mary Vianney, Priest First reading Ezekiel 3:17-21 Warn the wicked man, and you will live The word of the Lord was addressed to me as follows, ‘Son of man, I have appointed you as sentry to the House of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from me, warn them in my Name. If … Read moreTue 4 August
Jean-Baptiste-Marie Vianney, known as John in English, was born May 8, 1786 in Dardilly, France and was baptized the same day. He was the fourth of six children born to Matthieu and Marie Vianney. John was raised in a Catholic home and the family often helped the poor and housed St. Benedict Joseph Labre when … Read moreSt. John Vianney: Saint of the Day for Tuesday, August 04, 2026
Reading 1 Jeremiah 28:1-17 In the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah, king of Judah,in the fifth month of the fourth year,the prophet Hananiah, son of Azzur, from Gibeon,said to me in the house of the LORDin the presence of the priests and all the people:“Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel:‘I … Read moreMonday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time
St. Lydia of Thyatira is honored as the first recorded convert to Christianity in Europe. A successful merchant of purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, she lived in Philippi, where she worshiped the God of Israel. Her life changed forever when she listened to the preaching of St. Paul during his second missionary journey. The … Read moreSaint of the Day: St. Lydia of Thyatira
Monday of week 18 in Ordinary Time First reading Jeremiah 28:1-17 Jeremiah and the lying prophet Hananiah At the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah in the fifth month of the fourth year, the prophet Hananiah son of Azzur, a Gibeonite, spoke as follows to Jeremiah in the Temple of the Lord … Read moreMon 3 August
Lydia Purpuraria (1st century) was born at Thyatira (Ak-Hissar), a town in Asia Minor, famous for its dye works, (hence, her name which means purple seller). She became Paul’s first convert at Philippi. She was baptized with her household, and Paul stayed at her home there. Her feast date is August 3.Catholic Online > Saint … Read moreSt. Lydia Purpuraria: Saint of the Day for Monday, August 03, 2026
Reading 1 Isaiah 55:1-3 Thus says the LORD:All you who are thirsty,come to the water!You who have no money,come, receive grain and eat;Come, without paying and without cost,drink wine and milk!Why spend your money for what is not bread;your wages for what fails to satisfy?Heed me, and you shall eat well,you shall delight in rich … Read moreEighteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time First reading Isaiah 55:1-3 Come and eat Thus says the Lord:Oh, come to the water all you who are thirsty;though you have no money, come!Buy corn without money, and eat,and, at no cost, wine and milk.Why spend money on what is not bread,your wages on what fails to satisfy?Listen, listen … Read moreSun 2 August
Christians who breathed a sigh of relief when Constantine proclaimed Christianity the state religion, believing this would end the bloodshed and martyrdom. But it was all too short a time until they were facing persecution once more — from others who claimed to be Christian. When Christianity became the state religion, many people adopted it … Read moreSt. Eusebius of Vercelli: Saint of the Day for Sunday, August 02, 2026
Readings for the Memorial of Saint Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Reading 1 Jeremiah 26:11-16, 24 The priests and prophets said to the princes and to all the people,“This man deserves death;he has prophesied against this city,as you have heard with your own ears.”Jeremiah gave this answer to the princes and all … Read moreMemorial of Saint Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church