Novena Prayer

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

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

Morning Offering O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary,I offer You my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this dayfor 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,and in particular for the … Read moreCatholic Prayer for June 17, 2026

Saint Albert Chmielowski is remembered as a saint of mercy, compassion, and radical love for the poor. Born in 1845 in Poland, Albert Chmielowski showed great talent as an artist and painter. As a young man, he also fought for his country during a political uprising and suffered severe injuries, losing one of his legs. Despite … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Albert Chmielowski