VEYM LEAGUE OF CHAPTERS
Kateri 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
One of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales. He was born at Dufton, at Westmoreland, England, and studied at Oxford. Becoming a Catholic in 1576, he went to Reims and received ordination in 1581. John went back to England where he worked in the northern parts of the kingdom and became the object of … Read moreSt. John Boste: Saint of the Day for Friday, July 24, 2026
In Romans 3:23, St. Paul famously declared, “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” 1 John 1:8 says, “If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us,” and Romans 3:10 adds, “None is righteous, no not one.” In light of these Scripture verses, … Read moreHow Can Mary Be Without Sin?
Reading 1 Jeremiah 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13 This word of the LORD came to me:Go, cry out this message for Jerusalem to hear!I remember the devotion of your youth,how you loved me as a bride,Following me in the desert,in a land unsown.Sacred to the LORD was Israel,the first fruits of his harvest;Should any presume to partake … Read moreThursday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time
Prayer O glorious St. Bridget of Sweden, faithful wife, loving mother, holy religious, and devoted servant of Christ, obtain for us the grace to love God above all things and to follow His holy will in every circumstance. Teach us to meditate on the Passion of Jesus, to remain faithful in our vocations, and to serve … Read moreCatholic Prayer for July 23