Today in the Church
June 9
Saint of the day
Saint Columba at Bridei's fort
June 9
Columba is a large saint in Butler: scholar, missionary, founder, exile, and public churchman. But the most memorable part is how his great strength ripens, by the end, into gentleness and peace.
Pray today
Resume what is already underway here, or begin the novena set before you.
Featured novena
St. Thérèse of Lisieux
For trust, simplicity, hidden holiness, and love of souls.
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Coming next
St. Anthony of Padua Begin now to finish for June 13. This novena is traditionally prayed through June 12.
Prepare for confession
Pray before confession, examine quietly, and remember the older formula.
Prayer companion
Keep the Rosary, prayer library, and saved prayers close at hand.