Novena Prayer

For the Memorial of Saints Charles Lwanga and Companions O God, who have made the blood of Martyrsthe seed of Christians,mercifully grant that the field which is your Church,watered by the blood shed by Saint Charles Lwanga and his companions,may be fertile and always yield you an abundant harvest. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,who … Read moreCatholic Prayer for June 3, 2026

On June 3, the Catholic Church honors Saint Charles Lwanga and his companions, a group of courageous young martyrs who gave their lives for Christ in Uganda during the late nineteenth century. Charles Lwanga was a convert to Christianity and a leader among the young Catholic men serving in the royal court of King Mwanga … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions

Saints Marcellinus and Peter,you courageously witnessed to Christ as a priest and exorcist, even in prison and under persecution.Help us to stand firm in faith amid trials, to bring Christ’s light to others, and to remain faithful until the end.Pray for us, that we may imitate your courage and trust in God’s protection.Amen. The post … Read moreCatholic Prayer for June 2

On June 2, the Catholic Church honors Saints Marcellinus and Peter, two early Christian martyrs who courageously gave their lives for Christ during the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire. Saint Marcellinus was a priest, and Saint Peter was an exorcist. Together they faithfully served the Church and proclaimed the Gospel despite the dangers … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saints Marcellinus and Peter

Official Collect Prayer (from the Roman Missal) O God, who through the folly of the Cross wondrously taught Saint Justin the Martyr the surpassing knowledge of Jesus Christ, grant us, through his intercession, that, having rejected deception and error, we may become steadfast in the faith.Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and … Read moreCatholic Prayer for June 1, 2026

On June 1, the Catholic Church honors Saint Justin Martyr, one of the earliest Christian apologists and a courageous witness to the faith. Saint Justin was born around the year 100 in Samaria in the Holy Land. As a young man, he searched passionately for truth, studying various philosophies before discovering Christianity. Upon reading the … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Justin Martyr

READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Letter of Jude17, 20b-25 Beloved, remember the words spoken beforehandby the Apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ.Build yourselves up in your most holy faith; pray in the Holy Spirit.Keep yourselves in the love of Godand wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christthat leads to eternal … Read moreDaily Bible Reading

Prayer for Saint Paul VI O God, who entrusted the governance of your Churchto Pope Saint Paul the Sixth,a steadfast apostle of the Gospel of your Son,grant, we pray, that enlightened by his teachings,we may work together with youto spread the culture of love throughout the world.Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,who lives and … Read moreCatholic Prayer for May 29

On May 29, the Catholic Church honors Saint Paul VI, the pope who faithfully guided the Church during a time of great change and helped bring the message of Christ to the modern world. Born Giovanni Battista Montini in Italy in 1897, Saint Paul VI dedicated his life to serving the Church. He became pope … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Paul VI

Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A Reading from the First Letter of St. Peter4:7-13 Beloved:The end of all things is at hand.Therefore be serious and sober-mindedso that you will be able to pray.Above all, let your love for one another be intense,because love covers a multitude of sins.Be hospitable to one another without complaining.As each one … Read moreDaily Bible Reading