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Dear Friends,
One of the liturgical highlights of June is the feast of Corpus Christi (June 7) with its Eucharistic procession. Benedict XVI gave a beautiful rationale for this practice: “The strength of the Sacrament of the Eucharist goes above and beyond the walls of our churches…. We bring Christ, present under the sign of bread, onto the streets of our city. We entrust these streets, these homes, our daily life, to his goodness. May our streets be streets of Jesus! May our houses be homes for him and with him!” I invite you to carry these powerful words with you throughout this month.
In our Eucharistic Lord, |
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Rev. Philip Nolan, O.P. Editor-in-Chief |
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SAINT WHO?Saints Who Studied Law |
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This month’s saints applied their study and practice of the law to the good of the Church. |
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…and these great features |
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| Holy Places by Anthony Esolen
After evangelizing the Picts in Scotland, Saint Columba was given the island of Iona, where he founded a great monastery. |
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| She Pondered These Things in Her Heart by Catherine Cavadini
A child’s wonder at the natural world can remind us that we ourselves are wondrous creatures of an awesome God. |
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| Great Conversion Stories by John Janaro
Louise Sighouin, the daughter of a Native American chief in present-day Iowa, helped the Jesuits evangelize her people. |
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| Our Life in Christ by Father Richard Veras
Jesus exemplifies the love we long for, the antithesis of selfish gain, a reciprocation of the Father’s love for us. |
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| Credible Witnesses by Heather King
Servant of God Teresa Chikaba, an African princess, joined the Dominicans in Spain after being kidnapped and enslaved by Portuguese traders. |
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| Saint Thomas More by Anne Burleigh
Thomas More’s example reminds us that God’s grace makes the difference between cowardice and courage. |
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| A Father’s Blessing by Francis X. Maier
Sometimes, a father struggles to understand his children because his role is to give, and so to model overcoming selfishness. |
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LECTIO DIVINAA Prayerful Reading of Sacred Scripture |
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“Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day.”
The Gospel for Corpus Christi (Sunday, June 7, 2026) John 6:51-58 |
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| Cover Commentary
Saints Peter and Paul
This detail from an altarpiece emphasizes Peter’s awareness of his weakness and Paul’s submission to him in spite of it. |
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| | Saints Peter and Paul (1457-59), Andrea Mantegna (c. 1431–1506), Basilica of San Zeno Maggiore, Verona, Italy. |
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Art Commentary
The Delivery of the Keys to Saint Peter
Perugino here depicts Christ’s mercy in choosing Peter and Peter’s astonishment at being chosen. |
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The Delivery of the Keys to Saint Peter (1481-82), Perugino (1448–1523), Sistine Chapel, Vatican City. |
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Grow in holiness as you walk in the steps of Saint Francis. |
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| Spend nine days praying, meditating on, and reading more about Francis’ devotion to God and to his people. |
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| | A verse from one of his canticles A Scripture passage A powerful meditation on Francis’ life A writing from a pope A prayer written by Saint Francis Beautiful artwork
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| Act of Oblation to Merciful Love
Blessed Trinity, I desire to love you and make you loved, to work for the glory of the Holy Church by saving souls on earth and by liberating those suffering in purgatory. |
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