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Kateri St. Bernardino Realino was born into a noble family of Capri, Italy in 1530. After receiving a thorough and devout Christian education at the hands of his mother, he went on to study medicine at the University of Bologna, but after three years he switched to law and received his doctorate in 1563. Word of … Read moreSt. Bernardino Realino: Saint of the Day for Thursday, July 02, 2026
The Philosophical Case The philosopher Stephen Schwartz says there are only four differences between born and unborn humans, and none of them justifies depriving unborn humans of their basic rights, especially the right to life. Obviously, you and I have more rights than a fetus or an infant, such as the right to vote, but we … Read moreThe Philosophical Argument for the Unborn
Reading 1 Amos 5:14-15, 21-24 Seek good and not evil,that you may live;Then truly will the LORD, the God of hosts,be with you as you claim!Hate evil and love good,and let justice prevail at the gate;Then it may be that the LORD, the God of hosts,will have pity on the remnant of Joseph.I hate, I … Read moreWednesday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time
On July 1, the Church honors Saint Junípero Serra, a Franciscan priest and missionary whose life was dedicated to bringing the Gospel to new lands. Born in 1713 on the island of Mallorca, Spain, he entered the Franciscan Order at a young age and became known for his deep prayer life, love for Christ, and passion … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Junípero Serra
Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Book of Amos5:14-15, 21-24 Seek good and not evil,that you may live;Then truly will the LORD, the God of hosts,be with you as you claim!Hate evil and love good,and let justice prevail at the gate;Then it may be that the LORD, the God of hosts,will … Read moreDaily Bible Reading
Wednesday of week 13 in Ordinary Time First reading Amos 5:14-15,21-24 Seek good and not evil so that you may live Seek good and not evilso that you may live,and that the Lord, God of Hosts, may really be with youas you claim he is. Hate evil, love good,maintain justice at the city gate,and it … Read moreWed 1 July
Learn More about the Missions St. JunĂ?Âpero Serra Helped Build with California Missions Adventure Junípero Serra, originally named Miguel José, was born on November 24, 1713, in Petra, Majorca, Spain. His parents, Antonio Nadal Serra and Margarita Rosa Ferrer, were farmers. Baptized at St. Peter’s Church in Petra on the same day, Junípero would go … Read moreSt. Junipero Serra: Saint of the Day for Wednesday, July 01, 2026
Reading 1 Amos 3:1-8; 4:11-12 Hear this word, O children of Israel, that the Lord pronounces over you,over the whole family that I brought up from the land of Egypt: You alone have I favored, more than all the families of the earth;Therefore I will punish youfor all your crimes.Do two walk togetherunless they have agreed?Does … Read moreTuesday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time
Prayer for the First Martyrs of Rome(June 30) O God, eternal Father,who kindled the fire of faith in the hearts of the first martyrs of Rome,and allowed their blood to become the seed of Your Church, we praise You for the countless witnesseswho faced flames, beasts, and swordswith unwavering love for Christ. Through their courageous sacrifice,the darkness … Read moreCatholic Prayer for June 30, 2026
The Church honors the First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church on June 30. These holy men and women were among the earliest Christians in Rome who gave their lives for Jesus during the persecution of Emperor Nero around A.D. 64. After the great fire of Rome, Emperor Nero falsely blamed Christians and unleashed brutal persecution against them. Many believers were … Read moreSaint of the Day: First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church