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15 June 2026 Monday of week 11 in Ordinary Time St Vitus Cathedral in historical part of Prague in Czech Republic Readings at MassLiturgical Colour: Green. Year: A(II).First reading1 Kings 21:1-16Ahab covets Naboth's vineyard and Jezebel has him killedNaboth of Jezreel had a vineyard close by the palace of Ahab king of Samaria, and Ahab said to Naboth, ‘Give me your vineyard to be my vegetable garden, since it adjoins my house; I will give you a better vineyard for it or, if you prefer, I will give you its worth in money.’ But Naboth answered Ahab, ‘The Lord...

A Minnesota bakery owner from a multigenerational Christian family is offering an alternative to pride month and celebrating the biblical model of family life through special doughnut and coffee sales. Joshua Streblow, owner of Carl’s Bakery in Granite Falls, Minnesota, said the monthlong promotion celebrates "the beauty of God’s design and the beauty of God’s declared word with respect to these designs.” “We want to see all that God has said is good, true, and beautiful, celebrated in every sphere of life. And that includes our own business, that includes on Main Street in which we live and participate, and...

MCC Toronto is a “vibrant and progressive church rooted in the Christian tradition and the 2SLGBTQ+ community” that is “open and welcoming to everyone, and a Human Rights Centre that is fiercely committed to social justice,” at least according their website. Led by “non-binary” impastor Rev. Deana Dudley, “transgendered woman” Rev. Junia Joplin, and a cadre of three-pronouned assistants, they run the joint with the full blessing of Satan, who has most assuredly taken up residence in the hearts in the minds of the congregation. We last wrote about them after during a sermon on ‘Kink Sunday,” preacher JJ Viviers,...

14 June 2026 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time Saint Elisha - Mar Lichaa - monastery in Qadisha valley, Qannoubine, Bsharre caza, LebanonReadings at MassLiturgical Colour: Green. Year: A(II).First readingExodus 19:2-6I will count you a kingdom of priests, a consecrated nationFrom Rephidim the sons of Israel set out again; and when they reached the wilderness of Sinai, there in the wilderness they pitched their camp; there facing the mountain Israel pitched camp. Moses then went up to God, and the Lord called to him from the mountain, saying, ‘Say this to the House of Jacob, declare this to the sons...

13 June 2026 Saturday of week 10 in Ordinary TimeSaint Anthony of Padua Church in Saint Louis, MissouriReadings at MassLiturgical Colour: White. Year: A(II).Readings for the feriaReadings for the memorialThese are the readings for the feriaFirst reading1 Kings 19:19-21Elisha leaves the plough to follow ElijahLeaving Mount Horeb, Elijah came on Elisha son of Shaphat as he was ploughing behind twelve yoke of oxen, he himself being with the twelfth. Elijah passed near to him and threw his cloak over him. Elisha left his oxen and ran after Elijah. ‘Let me kiss my father and mother, then I will follow...

12 June 2026The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Solemnity Archdiocesan Shrine and Parish of San Juan de Sahagun - Toledo City, CebuReadings at MassLiturgical Colour: White. Year: A(II).First readingDeuteronomy 7:6-11The Lord set his heart on you and chose youMoses said to the people: ‘You are a people consecrated to the Lord your God; it is you that the Lord our God has chosen to be his very own people out of all the peoples on the earth. ‘If the Lord set his heart on you and chose you, it was not because you outnumbered other peoples: you were the least...

Reason #1 – The Biblical Context of Revelation 13 Let’s look closely at Revelation 13:15-17, “And it (the second beast) was allowed to give breath to the image of the beast, so that the image of the beast might even speak and might cause those who would not worship the image of the beast to be slain. Also it causes all, both small and great, both rich and poor, both free and slave, to be marked on the right hand or the forehead, so that no one can buy or sell unless he has the mark, that is, the name...

Rambam states that for gentiles who wish to have a place in the world to come, they don't need to convert to Judaism. All they need to do is keep the 7 laws of Noah because they were mandated by Hashem. https://www.sefaria.org/Mishneh_Torah%2C_Kings_and_Wars.9-10?lang=bi The first of the seven Noahide commandments however is not to worship idols, and Christianity is considered by Rambam and others to be avodah zarah. This has also been discussed on Mi Yodeya here. Is Christianity Avodah Zara? Given the discussions on the status of Christianity and the prohibition of avodah zarah for Noahides, can one be a...

11 June 2026 Saint Barnabas, Apostle on Thursday of week 10 in Ordinary Time St. Barnabas Catholic Church - Bronx, N.Y Readings at MassLiturgical Colour: Red. Year: A(II).Readings for the feriaReadings for the memorialThese are the readings for the feriaThe following reading is proper to the memorial, and must be used even if you have otherwise chosen to use the ferial readings.First readingActs 11:21-26,13:1-3He was a good man, filled with the Holy Spirit and with faithA great number believed and were converted to the Lord. The church in Jerusalem heard about this and they sent Barnabas to Antioch. There...

10 June 2026 Wednesday of week 10 in Ordinary Time L'Aquila Cathedral. ItalyReadings at MassLiturgical Colour: Green. Year: A(II).First reading1 Kings 18:20-39Elijah vanquishes the priests of BaalAhab called all Israel together and assembled the prophets on Mount Carmel. Elijah stepped out in front of all the people. ‘How long’ he said ‘do you mean to hobble first on one leg then on the other? If the Lord is God, follow him; if Baal, follow him.’ But the people never said a word. Elijah then said to them, ‘I, I alone, am left as a prophet of the Lord, while...

“What a farmer doesn't know, he doesn't eat,” a phrase I've heard often in my life. This applies not only to food but also to many other areas. It is often the basis for many prejudices but at the same time—to be fair—it can also be a good defense in certain situations. When does it apply and when doesn't it? The average casual visitor to our website may well raise their eyebrows. “What's that? Noahides?” Some will know what it means, especially the conscious visitor. It is what I noticed earlier when, as a Reformed/PKN member, I eventually moved...

Question Shalom Rabbi, I am a Noahide and live by the 7 Noahide Laws. Though I have many friends and loved ones who follow a myriad of different faiths, mostly Christians, among other denominations. My question is one regarding mercy. I know many people do not follow the Noahide code out of ignorance, not malice. I would like to know if they would be given a chance to repent after getting confirmation of the Truth of G-d. In other words, do all non-Noahides inevitably disappear after death with no possibility of repentance and a share in the world to come,...

9 June 2026 Tuesday of week 10 in Ordinary Time St. Columba San Diego Readings at MassLiturgical Colour: Green. Year: A(II).First reading1 Kings 17:7-16The widow gives food to Elijah, and is fedThe stream in the place where Elijah lay hidden dried up, for the country had no rain. And then the word of the Lord came to Elijah, ‘Up and go to Zarephath, a Sidonian town, and stay there. I have ordered a widow there to give you food.’ So he went off to Sidon. And when he reached the city gate, there was a widow gathering sticks; addressing...

A 16th-century map has surfaced with striking implications. The massive Planisphere created by Italian cartographer Urbano Monte in 1587 appears to mark the final resting place of Noah’s Ark precisely where many researchers have long suspected it lies—in the mountains of Ararat region in modern-day Turkey. Independent researcher Jimmy Corsetti highlighted the alignment on social media, noting that Monte’s depiction of “Arca Noe” sits at the same location and matches the dimensions of the Durupinar Formation, a boat-shaped site that has drawn both fascination and controversy for decades. Far from mere coincidence, this cartographic detail adds another layer to mounting...

In the first papal address to Spanish lawmakers, Pope Leo XIV urged Spain’s political class to safeguard the “inviolable dignity of the human person” and reject abortion. “Every human life must be recognized and safeguarded from conception to its natural end, in every circumstance of its existence,” the pope said in Spanish. Pope Leo’s trip to Spain, the first papal visit in 15 years, comes at a tense moment for the socialist-led government and the Catholic Church. On the historic occasion, the American-born pontiff did not shy away from one of the Catholic Church’s most controversial positions. “Every truly just...

The Podemos MEP and former Minister of Equality, Irene Montero, has lashed out at Pope Leo XIV, whom she describes as "head of a theocracy," accusing him of attacking the right to abortion during his speech this Monday in the Congress of Deputies. In a video disseminated on her social media, Montero maintains that Leo XIV should not have had such an institutional "megaphone" to speak in the Lower House and attack "democratically won" rights such as euthanasia or the voluntary interruption of pregnancy. According to the Podemos leader, questioning the right to abortion means going against more than half...

8 June 2026 Monday of week 10 in Ordinary Time Sanctuary of St Jadwiga – Trzebnica PolandReadings at MassLiturgical Colour: Green. Year: A(II).First reading1 Kings 17:1-6The Lord sends Elijah into the wildernessElijah the Tishbite, of Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab, ‘As the Lord lives, the God of Israel whom I serve, there shall be neither dew nor rain these years except at my order.’ The word of the Lord came to him, ‘Go away from here, go eastwards, and hide yourself in the wadi Cherith which lies east of Jordan. You can drink from the stream, and I...

7 June 2026 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Solemnity St. Robert of Newminster Catholic Parish Shorewood, WIReadings at MassLiturgical Colour: White. Year: A(II).First readingDeuteronomy 8:2-3,14-16He fed you with manna, which neither you nor your fathers had knownMoses said to the people: ‘Remember how the Lord your God led you for forty years in the wilderness, to humble you, to test you and know your inmost heart – whether you would keep his commandments or not. He humbled you, he made you feel hunger, he fed you with manna which neither you nor your fathers had known,...

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has terminated several analysts responsible for drafting a notorious 2023 memo that smeared traditional Catholics as potential domestic extremists. Under Director Kash Patel, the agency took decisive action Friday, firing four intelligence analysts and one supervisory analyst tied to the document originating from the Richmond field office. This move marks a significant shift from the Biden-era FBI’s pattern of viewing faithful Christians with suspicion while downplaying real threats elsewhere. The memo, which relied on Southern Poverty Law Center data and other questionable sources, wrongly conflated devout Catholics adhering to historic Church teachings with violent radicals....

"Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God..." - 2 Peter 3:11-12 - σπεύδοντας instead of hastening (hurry) can be translated also to desire earnestly. It comes from the heart's desire that Jesus Christ our redeemer come soon and free us from this body of death, to complete His work in us. Hastening (Greek speudo “hurry [by extra effort]”) The coming of the day of God suggests that, by living holy lives, Christians can actually affect...