Novena Prayer

St. Joseph Cafasso was born in Italy in 1811. Though small in stature and often in poor health, he became a giant in holiness through his deep love for God and tireless service to others. From a young age, Joseph felt called to the priesthood. He studied diligently and became known for his wisdom, humility, … Read moreSaint of the Day: St. Joseph Cafasso

Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Second Book of Kings 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36 Sennacherib, king of Assyria, sent envoys to Hezekiahwith this message: “Thus shall you say to Hezekiah, king of Judah:‘Do not let your God on whom you rely deceive youby saying that Jerusalem will not be handed overto the king … Read moreDaily Bible Reading

Morning Offering O 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 … Read moreCatholic Prayer for June 22, 2026

St. Thomas More was born in London, England, in 1478. He was a brilliant lawyer, scholar, author, and devoted Catholic. Known for his wisdom and integrity, Thomas served as Lord Chancellor of England under King Henry VIII. Despite his success in public life, Thomas More remained deeply committed to his Catholic faith. He was a … Read moreSaint of the Day: St. Thomas More

Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Second Book of Kings17:5-8, 13-15a, 18 Shalmaneser, king of Assyria, occupied the whole landand attacked Samaria, which he besieged for three years.In the ninth year of Hoshea, king of Israelthe king of Assyria took Samaria,and deported the children of Israel to Assyria,setting them in Halah, … Read moreDaily Bible Reading

Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Second Book of Chronicles24:17-25 After the death of Jehoiada,the princes of Judah came and paid homage to King Joash,and the king then listened to them.They forsook the temple of the LORD, the God of their fathers,and began to serve the sacred poles and the idols;and … Read moreDaily Bible Reading

St. Romuald was born in Ravenna, Italy, around the year 951 into a noble family. As a young man, he lived a comfortable life, but everything changed after witnessing a tragic duel between his father and a relative. Deeply shaken, Romuald felt called to a life of repentance and prayer. He entered a Benedictine monastery … Read moreSaint of the Day: St. Romuald

Lord Jesus,on this day we remember Saint Romuald,who taught us to “sit in our cell as in paradise”and to seek You in silence and solitude.Through his intercession, grant us the graceto put You first in our lives,to pray more fervently,and to live with greater detachment from the world. Saint Romuald, pray for us.Saint Juliana Falconieri, pray … Read moreCatholic Prayer for June 19, 2026

READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Second Book of Kings11:1-4, 9-18, 20 When Athaliah, the mother of Ahaziah,saw that her son was dead,she began to kill off the whole royal family.But Jehosheba, daughter of King Jehoram and sister of Ahaziah,took Joash, his son, and spirited him away, along with his nurse,from the bedroom … Read moreDaily Bible Reading

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