Saint of the Day: St. Maurice and His Companions, Martyrs

September 22 is the feast day of St. Maurice and his Companions, Christian soldiers who gave their lives rather than deny Jesus Christ. St. Maurice was an officer and leader of the Theban Legion, a group of soldiers traditionally associated with Christians from Thebes in Egypt. During the persecution of Christians under the Roman Emperor … Read moreSaint of the Day: St. Maurice and His Companions, Martyrs

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Tuesday of week 25 in Ordinary Time First reading Proverbs 21:1-6,10-13 On wickedness and virtue Like flowing water is the heart of the king in the hand of the Lord, who turns it where he pleases. A man’s conduct may strike him as upright, the Lord, however, weighs the heart. To act virtuously and with justice is more … Read moreTue 22 September

St. Thomas of Villanueva: Saint of the Day for Tuesday, September 22, 2026​

Augustinian bishop. Born at Fuentellana, Castile, Spain, he was the son of a miller. He studied at the University of Alcala, earned a licentiate in theology, and became a professor there at the age of twenty-six. He declined the chair of philosophy at the university of Salamanca and instead entered the Order of St Augustine … Read moreSt. Thomas of Villanueva: Saint of the Day for Tuesday, September 22, 2026​

Saint of the Day: St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist

Today, September 21, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ and the traditional author of the Gospel according to Matthew. Before following Jesus, Matthew was a tax collector. One day, Jesus passed by and saw him sitting at the customs post. Jesus simply … Read moreSaint of the Day: St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist

Daily Bible Reading

Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Letter of St. Paul to the Ephesians4:1-7, 11-13 Brothers and sisters:I, a prisoner for the Lord,urge you to live in a manner worthy of the call you have received,with all humility and gentleness, with patience,bearing with one another through love,striving to preserve the unity of the … Read moreDaily Bible Reading

Yom Kippur and Jesus: From the Day of Atonement to the Cross

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, was one of the most solemn days in the Old Testament. On this day, the high priest entered the Holy of Holies once a year and offered blood for his own sins and for the sins of the people. The Book of Leviticus says: “Aaron shall make atonement for the sanctuary… because … Read moreYom Kippur and Jesus: From the Day of Atonement to the Cross

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