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Thursday June 1
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St. Justin Martyr
St. Justin Martyr was a 2nd century apologist. He defended Christianity to the Roman emperor. His description of the Eucharistic celebration is cited in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
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Thursday of the 8th Week in Ordinary Time
The gospel for Thursday of the 8th Week in Ordinary Time presents the story of Bartimaeus, a blind man who encounters Jesus and receives his sight. This passage offers profound insights into faith, compassion, and the significance of encountering Jesus in our lives.
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Friday June 2
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Friday of the 8th Week in Ordinary Time
In the gospel for Friday of the 8th Week in Ordinary Time, we encounter a passage that encompasses two distinct yet interconnected events: Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem and His cleansing of the temple. As we reflect on Mark 11:11-26, we are invited to contemplate the themes of faith, prayer, and the transformation of hearts.
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Saturday June 3
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Saturday of the 8th Week in Ordinary Time
Reflecting on the gospel for Saturday of the 8th week in Ordinary Time reminds us of the importance of humility and sincerity in our faith. In this passage, the religious leaders question Jesus’ authority, more concerned about their own positions than seeking the truth. Jesus exposes their hypocrisy, highlighting the importance of genuine intentions.
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St. Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs
St. Charles Lwanga was born in the Kingdom of Buganda (now part of Uganda) in 1860. He was a royal page. King Mwanga II, a pedophile, made advances on the young men at court. Charles protected the younger boys from the king’s advances.
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Sunday June 4
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Trinity Sunday Year A
Trinity Sunday is the Sunday after Pentecost. Catholics celebrate Trinity Sunday to honor one of the most basic of our beliefs, God is three persons in one – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. See resources for Trinity Sunday Year A here.
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Monday June 5
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St. Boniface, Bishop and Martyr
St. Boniface is called the Apostle of the Germans. He was a Benedictine monk in England. Instead of pursing a leadership position at the abbey, he desired to spread Christianity among the Germanic tribes.
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Tuesday June 6
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Wednesday June 7
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Thursday June 8
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Friday June 9
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Saturday June 10
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Sunday June 11
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Corpus Christi Year A
The readings for Corpus Christi Year A focus on the Eucharist. So the Blessed Sacrament is the focus for this feast day. We can focus on how it brings us together and gives us strength Here are some ideas for this weekend
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Monday June 12
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Tuesday June 13
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Wednesday June 14
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Thursday June 15
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Friday June 16
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Saturday June 17
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The Immaculate Heart of Mary
The Immaculate Heart of Mary is a devotion to our blessed Mother which helps us reflect on her love of God. By saying yes to God our Father and agreeing to be the mother of our Lord, she showed that she was entirely willing to cooperate with God’s plan for our redemption. Her heart experienced both joy and sorrow as a result of her fiat (let it be).
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Sunday June 18
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11th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
The readings for 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A call us to look for how God is working in our lives. So discipleship and service are topics for this weekend. We could also spend some time thinking about how we have seen God’s love in our own lives.
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Monday June 19
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Tuesday June 20
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Wednesday June 21
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St. Aloysius Gonzaga
St. Aloysius Gonzaga was a young Jesuit. He had many health issues, including kidney and skin diseases. When a plague broke out in Rome in 1591, he volunteered to care for the sick, even though he found the work difficult. He eventually died from the plague.
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Thursday June 22
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Friday June 23
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Saturday June 24
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Nativity of St. John the Baptist
The Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist celebrates his birth. St. John the Baptist was the cousin of Jesus and came to prepare the world for the coming of the Messiah.
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Sunday June 25
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12th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
The readings for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A are a call to trust in God. Although our circumstances can be unsettling or frightening, God is always caring for us. So trust, bravery, and hope are good themes for this weekend’s readings.
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Monday June 26
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Tuesday June 27
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Wednesday June 28
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St. Irenaeus, Bishop and Martyr
June 28 is the feast day of St. Irenaeus. He was an early Christian theologian who argued against the gnostics in his extensive writings.
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Thursday June 29
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Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles
June 29 is the feast day of Sts. Peter and Paul. These were the men whom God used to spread the gospel and let the early Church thrive despite terrible persecution. Their flaws should give us hope, that God can also work through us.
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Friday June 30
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