Author: Nicola Kanaan
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Psalm of the Day: Psalm 121:1-2
I lift up my eyes to the hills — where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.
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Saint of the Day: St. Cyprian of Carthage
Feast Day: September 11 St. Cyprian of Carthage was a great bishop, teacher, and martyr of the early Church. Born into a wealthy and educated family in North Africa, he became a Christian as an adult. His conversion completely changed his life. After embracing the faith, he gave much of his wealth to the poor…
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Daily Bible Reading
Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the First Letter of St. Paul to Corinthians8:1b-7, 11-13 Brothers and sisters:Knowledge inflates with pride, but love builds up.If anyone supposes he knows something,he does not yet know as he ought to know.But if one loves God, one is known by him. So about the eating…
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Saint of the Day: St. Nicholas of Tolentino
Feast Day: September 10 Today, September 10, the Catholic Church honors St. Nicholas of Tolentino, an Augustinian priest who devoted his life to prayer, penance, preaching, and serving those in need. St. Nicholas is especially remembered for his great love for the Holy Souls in Purgatory, his compassion for the poor and suffering, and his deep devotion…
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Saint of the Day: St. Peter Claver
Feast Day: September 9 Today, September 9, the Catholic Church honors St. Peter Claver, a Jesuit priest and missionary who dedicated his life to serving people who were suffering and to proclaiming the love of Jesus Christ. St. Peter Claver is remembered especially for his ministry to enslaved Africans who arrived in Cartagena, in present-day Colombia.…
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Daily Bible Reading
Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the First Letter of St. Paul to Corinthians7:25-31 Brothers and sisters:In regard to virgins, I have no commandment from the Lord,but I give my opinion as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy.So this is what I think best because of the present distress:that it…