Catholic Church of St. Mark

06/09/2026

St. Mark family, did you know St. Ephrem is a Doctor of the Church, and yet he was never more than a simple deacon? He is called the "Harp of the Holy Spirit" because of his incredible preaching and beautiful hymns.

06/09/2026

Tuesday, June 9
"You are the salt of the earth... You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden." (Matthew 5:13, 14)

Today’s Prayer: Lord, let Your light shine through me today. Keep me from blending into the background or hiding my faith out of fear. Give me the courage to bring the "flavor" of Your joy and the light of Your truth into my workplace and community.

Today's Daily Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060926.cfm
Daily Podcast: Listen Here

Daily Challenge: Be "salt and light" today by consciously shifting a negative environment—gently turning a complaining session into a conversation focused on gratitude.

Daily Bible Readings, Podcast Audio and Videos and Prayers brought to you by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

Who is your best friend? Aristotle notes that there are three types of friends: those of utility, pleasure, and virtue. In the Christian understanding, truly virtuous friendship continues into heaven because the two people have spurred each other on to holiness. Learn more about virtuous friends here:
https://www.focolaremedia.com/magazine/content/saintly-friends

06/08/2026

his week continues the return to Ordinary Time (the Tenth Week). The daily readings shift into the Gospel of Matthew, beginning with the foundational teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount and the Beatitudes.

Monday, June 8
"Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God." (Matthew 5:7-8)

Today’s Prayer: Jesus, You invert the standards of the world through the Beatitudes. Give me the grace to be poor in spirit, gentle, and merciful today. Purify my heart so that I can see Your presence in every person and situation I encounter.

Today's Daily Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060826.cfm
Daily Podcast: Listen Here

Daily Challenge: Choose one of the Beatitudes from today’s Gospel and look for a specific opportunity to put it into practice at work or at ho

Daily Bible Readings, Podcast Audio and Videos and Prayers brought to you by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

06/08/2026

06/07/2026

Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ

Celebrated by Fr. Eric Baffour-Asamoah
Assisted by Deacon John Kren
Joined by Seminarian William Yearout
Music by Mark Smeland

Follow along with the worship program here:
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Prayer for Spiritual Communion:
My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot, at this moment, receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You.
Amen.

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06/07/2026

Today, St. Mark joins the universal Church in celebrating the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, meditating on the great gift of the Eucharist that Jesus has left us. It is the food that truly nourishes us for our journey toward heaven.

06/07/2026

Sunday, June 7 — Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
"Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." (Matthew 28:19)

Today’s Prayer: Most Holy Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, I adore You. Thank You for inviting me into the divine mystery of Your perfect family of love. Help me to reflect Your unity, love, and community in my own family and relationships today.

Today's Daily Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060726.cfm
Daily Podcast: Listen Here

Daily Challenge: Every time you make the Sign of the Cross today (before meals, in prayer, or passing a church), slow down and pray it with deep intentionality, honoring the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Daily Bible Readings, Podcast Audio and Videos and Prayers brought to you by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.