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June 13 -- Saint Anthony of Padua
His fame erupted overnight, as did a sweeping moral reform and widespread return of heretics. His holiness was so palpable that often just the sight of him brought sinners to their knees.
His fame erupted overnight, as did a sweeping moral reform and widespread return of heretics. His holiness was so palpable that often just the sight of him brought sinners to their knees.
“The Clean of Heart Shall See God”
Challenge: Love God in his creatures who are created in his image, but become attached to none.
Challenge: Love God in his creatures who are created in his image, but become attached to none.
Holy Gospel: June 13
"But I say to you, whoever divorces his wife (unless the marriage is unlawful) causes her to commit adultery, and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery.” (Matthew 5: 27-32)
"But I say to you, whoever divorces his wife (unless the marriage is unlawful) causes her to commit adultery, and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery.” (Matthew 5: 27-32)
Blessed Are the Peacemakers
Challenge: Reach out to someone you have offended; become a bridge builder. The peacemakers will be called children of God.
Challenge: Reach out to someone you have offended; become a bridge builder. The peacemakers will be called children of God.
June 12 -- Saint John of Sahagun
He tirelessly ministered to the University of Salamanca flock, achieving a profound and lasting transformation in that university's faith and morals.
He tirelessly ministered to the University of Salamanca flock, achieving a profound and lasting transformation in that university's faith and morals.
Holy Gospel: June 12
"I say to you, whoever is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment." (Matthew 5: 20-26)
"I say to you, whoever is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment." (Matthew 5: 20-26)
Commandments: MapQuest to Heaven
Challenge: Today, make a thorough examination of conscience by reading all the commandments.
Challenge: Today, make a thorough examination of conscience by reading all the commandments.
Holy Gospel: June, 11
"Jesus said to his disciples: 'Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill.'" (Matthew 5: 17-19)
"Jesus said to his disciples: 'Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill.'" (Matthew 5: 17-19)
Does the Catholic Church Interpret the Bible Literally?
Learn the difference between the Catholic and Protestant ways of interpreting the Bible.
Learn the difference between the Catholic and Protestant ways of interpreting the Bible.
Are Catholics Saved?
The Bible teaches that salvation is a process: we were saved, are being saved, and will be saved.
The Bible teaches that salvation is a process: we were saved, are being saved, and will be saved.
June 10 -- Saint Getulius and Companions, Martyrs
Getulius was an officer in the Roman Imperial army at the pinnacle of the Empire’s greatness. But his wife succeeded through prayer and virtue to win him to the Christian faith.
Getulius was an officer in the Roman Imperial army at the pinnacle of the Empire’s greatness. But his wife succeeded through prayer and virtue to win him to the Christian faith.
Let Your Faith Shine
Challenge: Today, overcome any fear of rebelling against the silence of the hushed majority and speak well of others.
Challenge: Today, overcome any fear of rebelling against the silence of the hushed majority and speak well of others.
Holy Gospel: June 10
Jesus said to his disciples: “You are the salt of the earth." (Matthew 5: 13-16)
Jesus said to his disciples: “You are the salt of the earth." (Matthew 5: 13-16)
Authentic Christian Credentials
Challenge: Break the chains of fear that are holding you back from following Christ.
Challenge: Break the chains of fear that are holding you back from following Christ.
See Others as God Does
Challenge: Pray today for all those whom you have rejected in one way or another.
Challenge: Pray today for all those whom you have rejected in one way or another.
When Copper Turns into Gold
Challenge: Whenever you are tired, remember your belief that no matter how small your actions, if they are done with love you will please God. Give your best in that moment.
Challenge: Whenever you are tired, remember your belief that no matter how small your actions, if they are done with love you will please God. Give your best in that moment.
June 9 -- Saint Columba, Abbot of Iona
He was twenty-five he began a 15-year stint as an itinerant preacher, making converts, encouraging the faithful, and founding monasteries.
He was twenty-five he began a 15-year stint as an itinerant preacher, making converts, encouraging the faithful, and founding monasteries.
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