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Kateri 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
Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place my trust in You today. Fill my heart with Your love, mercy, and peace. Teach me to follow Your will in all things and to … Read moreCatholic Prayer for June 9, 2026
Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the First Book of Kings17:7-16 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 … Read moreDaily Bible Reading
Tuesday of week 10 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Ephraem, Deacon, Doctor First reading 1 Kings 17:7-16 The widow gives food to Elijah, and is fed The stream in the place where Elijah lay hidden dried up, for the country had no rain. And then the word of the Lord came to Elijah, ‘Up and … Read moreTue 9 June
“I was born in the way of truth: though my childhood was unaware of the greatness of the benefit, I knew it when trial came.” Ephrem (or Eprhaim) the Syrian left us hundreds of hymns and poems on the faith that inflamed and inspired the whole Church, but few facts about his own inspiring life. … Read moreSt. Ephrem: Saint of the Day for Tuesday, June 09, 2026
The Catholic Bible contains the deuterocanonical books because they were part of the biblical tradition that Jesus and the apostles were familiar with and made reference to. Called the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Old Testament that contained these books was widely used in the early Church because Greek (like English today) was a universal … Read moreWhy Is the Catholic Bible Bigger Than the Protestant Version?
Morning OfferingO Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer You my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day for all the intentions of Your Sacred Heart, in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world, for the salvation of souls, the reparation of sins, the reunion of all Christians, … Read moreCatholic Prayer for June 8, 2026
Reading 1 1 Kings 17:1-6 Elijah the Tishbite, from Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab:“As the LORD, the God of Israel, lives, whom I serve,during these years there shall be no dew or rain except at my word.”The LORD then said to Elijah:“Leave here, go eastand hide in the Wadi Cherith, east of the Jordan.You … Read moreMonday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time
On June 8, the Catholic Church honors Saint Medard, a beloved bishop of the sixth century known for his generosity, humility, and deep compassion for the poor. Saint Medard was born around the year 456 in northern France. From an early age, he displayed an extraordinary kindness toward those in need. One famous story tells … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Medard
Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the First Book of Kings17:1-6 Elijah the Tishbite, from Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab:“As the LORD, the God of Israel, lives, whom I serve,during these years there shall be no dew or rain except at my word.”The LORD then said to Elijah:“Leave here, go eastand … Read moreDaily Bible Reading