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Kateri Friday of week 11 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Romuald, Abbot First reading 2 Kings 11:1-4,9-18,20 Saved from the massacre, the true king is anointed by the high priest When Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah learned that her son was dead, she promptly did away with all those of royal stock. But Jehosheba, daughter of … Read moreFri 19 June
St. Romuald was born at Ravenna about the year 956. In spite of an infinite desire for virtue and sanctity, his early life was wasted in the service of the world and its pleasures. Then one day, obliged by his father, Sergius, to be present at a duel fought by him, he beheld him slay … Read moreSt. Romuald: Saint of the Day for Friday, June 19, 2026
Lord God,on this day we remember Saint Gregory Barbarigo,who served Your Church with wisdom, humility, and care for the poor.Through his intercession, help us to live with generous hearts,to value knowledge and faith,and to be faithful shepherds in our own families and communities. Saint Gregory Barbarigo, pray for us.Saint Elizabeth of Schönau, pray for us. Our … Read moreCatholic Prayer for June 18, 2026
When one traces the golden thread of salvation history, the Holy Spirit is never absent. He is there, veiled or visible, from the dawn of creation to the descent at Pentecost. It was the Spirit who hovered over the deep (Gen. 1:2); the same Spirit who inspired the prophets of Israel (Ezek. 37:1-14); the same Spirit who … Read moreThe Holy Spirit’s Work Isn’t Finished Yet
Reading 1 Sirach 48:1-14 Like a fire there appeared the prophet Elijahwhose words were as a flaming furnace.Their staff of bread he shattered,in his zeal he reduced them to straits;By the Lord’s word he shut up the heavensand three times brought down fire.How awesome are you, Elijah, in your wondrous deeds!Whose glory is equal to … Read moreThursday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time
St. Gregory Barbarigo was born in Venice, Italy, in 1625. He came from a noble family and received an excellent education. As a young man, Gregory accompanied the Venetian ambassador to important diplomatic meetings, where he met influential leaders of the Church. During this time, Gregory felt a strong calling to dedicate his life to … Read moreSaint of the Day: St. Gregory Barbarigo
Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Book of Sirach48:1-14 Like a fire there appeared the prophet Elijahwhose words were as a flaming furnace.Their staff of bread he shattered,in his zeal he reduced them to straits;By the Lord’s word he shut up the heavensand three times brought down fire.How awesome are you, … Read moreDaily Bible Reading
Thursday of week 11 in Ordinary Time First reading Ecclesiasticus 48:1-15 The spirit of Elijah fills Elisha The prophet Elijah arose like a fire, his word flaring like a torch.It was he who brought famine on the people, and who decimated them in his zeal.By the word of the Lord, he shut up the heavens, he also, three … Read moreThu 18 June
St. Gregory Barbarigo was born in 1625, of a very old and distinguished Venetian family. A brilliant student, he embraced a diplomatic career and accompanied the Venetian Ambassador, Contarini, to the Congress of Munster in 1648. Then he became a priest and was soon thereafter consecrated as the first Bishop of Bergamo by Pope Alexander … Read moreSt. Gregory Barbarigo: Saint of the Day for Thursday, June 18, 2026
Reading 1 2 Kings 2:1, 6-14 When the LORD was about to take Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind,he and Elisha were on their way from Gilgal.Elijah said to Elisha, “Please stay here;the LORD has sent me on to the Jordan.”“As the LORD lives, and as you yourself live,I will not leave you,” Elisha … Read moreWednesday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time