Calendarium Romanum Forma Ordinaria
Wednesday, June 17 : Saint John Henry Newman
Those who seek the unseen God, seek him in their hearts and hidden thoughts, not in loud words, as if he were far off from them. Such men would retire from the world into places where no human eye saw them, there to meet him humbly and in faith, who is “about their path, and […]
Wednesday, June 17 : Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew 6,1-6.16-18.
Jesus said to his disciples: “Take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them; otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father. When you give alms, do not blow a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets to win the praise […]
Wednesday, June 17 : Psalms 31(30),20.21.24.
How great is the goodness, O LORD, which you have in store for those who fear you, And which, toward those who take refuge in you, you show in the sight of the children of men. You hide them in the shelter of your presence from the plottings of men; You screen them within your […]
Wednesday, June 17 : 2nd book of Kings 2,1.6-14.
When the LORD was about to take Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind, he and Elisha were on their way from Gilgal. Elijah said to Elisha, “Please stay here; the LORD has sent me on to the Jordan.” “As the LORD lives, and as you yourself live,” Elisha replied, “I will not leave you.” […]
Tuesday, June 16 : Saint Jerome
“So then, while we have the opportunity, let us do good to all, but especially to those who belong to the family of the faith” (Gal 6:10). This present time, the time during which the course of our life runs, is the time of sowing. During this life we can sow whatever we wish. When […]
Tuesday, June 16 : Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew 5,43-48.
Jesus said to his disciples: “You have heard that it was said, You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your heavenly Father, for he makes his sun rise on the bad and […]
Tuesday, June 16 : Psalms 51(50),3-4.5-6ab.11.16.
Have mercy on me, O God, in your goodness; in the greatness of your compassion wipe out my offense. Thoroughly wash me from my guilt and of my sin cleanse me. For I acknowledge my offense, and my sin is before me always: “Against you only have I sinned, and done what is evil in […]
Tuesday, June 16 : 1st book of Kings 21,17-29.
After the death of Naboth the LORD said to Elijah the Tishbite: “Start down to meet Ahab, king of Israel, who rules in Samaria. He will be in the vineyard of Naboth, of which he has come to take possession. This is what you shall tell him, ‘The LORD says: After murdering, do you also […]
Monday, June 15 : Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew 5,38-42.
Jesus said to his disciples: “You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. But I say to you, offer no resistance to one who is evil. When someone strikes you on (your) right cheek, turn the other one to him as well. If anyone wants […]
Monday, June 15 : Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus
Living on Love is giving without limit Without claiming any wages here below. Ah! I give without counting, truly sure That when one loves, one does not keep count!… Overflowing with tenderness, I have given everything, To his Divine Heart… lightly I run. I have nothing left but my only wealth: Living on Love. Living […]
Monday, June 15 : Psalms 5,2-3ab.4b-6a.6b-7.
Hearken to my words, O LORD, Attend to my sighing. Heed my call for help, My king and my God! At dawn I bring my plea expectantly before you. For you, O God, delight not in wickedness; no evil man remains with you; the arrogant may not stand in your sight. You hate all evildoers. […]
