Catholic Missal of the day: Wednesday, July 1 2026

Wednesday of the Thirteenth week in Ordinary Time

Book of Amos

Seek good and not evil, that you may live; Then truly will the LORD, the God of hosts, be with you as you claim!
Hate evil and love good, and let justice prevail at the gate; Then it may be that the LORD, the God of hosts, will have pity on the remnant of Joseph.
I hate, I spurn your feasts, I take no pleasure in your solemnities;
Your cereal offerings I will not accept, nor consider your stall-fed peace offerings.
Away with your noisy songs! I will not listen to the melodies of your harps. But if you would offer me holocausts,
then let justice surge like water, and goodness like an unfailing stream.

Psalms

"Hear, my people, and I will speak;
Israel, I will testify against you;
God, your God, am I."
"Not for your sacrifices do I rebuke you,
for your burnt offerings are before me always.”
I take from your house no bullock,
no goats out of your fold."
"For mine are all the animals of the forests,
beasts by the thousand on my mountains.
I know all the birds of the air,
and whatever stirs in the plains, belongs to me."
"If I were hungry, I should not tell you,
for mine are the world and its fullness.
Do I eat the flesh of strong bulls,
or is the blood of goats my drink?"
"Why do you recite my statutes,
and profess my covenant with your mouth,
Though you hate discipline
and cast my words behind you?"

Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew

When Jesus came to the territory of the Gadarenes,
two demoniacs who were coming from the tombs met him. They were so savage that no one could travel by that road.
They cried out, "What have you to do with us, Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the appointed time?"
Some distance away a herd of many swine was feeding.
The demons pleaded with him, "If you drive us out, send us into the herd of swine."
And he said to them, "Go then!" They came out and entered the swine, and the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea where they drowned.
The swineherds ran away, and when they came to the town they reported everything, including what had happened to the demoniacs.
Thereupon the whole town came out to meet Jesus, and when they saw him they begged him to leave their district.

St. Junípero Serra Ferrer(O.F.M. (1713-1784))

Junípero Serra Ferrer, O.F.M. (November 24, 1713– August 28, 1784) Junípero Serra Ferrerwas a Spanish Franciscan friar who founded a mission in Baja California and the first 9 of 21 Spanish missions in California, from San Diego to San Francisco.He began in San Diego on July 16, 1769, and established his headquarters near Monterey, California, at Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo. The missions were for indigenous peoples. They aimed to integrate neophytes into Spanish society and train them to take over ownership and management of the land. As head of the order in California, Serra not only dealt with church officials, but also with Spanish officials in Mexico City and with local military officers in nearby presidios (garrisons). Fr. Serra was beatified by Pope John Paul II on September 25, 1988. He was canonized by Pope Francis in September 2015 when the latter visited the United States.

Bl. Antonio Rosmini(Priest and Founder (1797-1855))

Blessed Antonio RosminiPriest and Founder of the Institute of Charity(1797-1855) Antonio Rosmini was born on March 24, 1797, and baptized the next day. His parents were Pier Modesto and Giovanna dei Conti Formenti di Riva. He was raised in Rovereto, a very "Italian" town, which had been part of the Austrian Empire since 1509. In 1816, he enrolled at the University of Padua, Italy, where he received doctorates in theology and canon law. After graduating, he returned to Rovereto and prepared for Holy Orders. In February 1820, Antonio accompanied his sister, Margherita, to Verona, where the Marquess Maddalena of Canossa (now Blessed) had founded a religious institute. During the visit, Maddalena invited Antonio to found a male religious institute as a twin to her own institute. While the young man politely declined, her invitation in time proved prophetic. Antonio was ordained a priest on April 21, 1821, in Chioggia, Italy. In 1823, he travelled to Rome with the patriarch of Venice who arranged an audience for him with Pope Pius VII. During that audience, the Pontiff encouraged him to undertake the reform of philosophy. In 1826, Fr. Antonio went to Milan to continue his research and publish the results of his philosophical studies. He wrote on many subjects, including the origin of ideas and certitude, the nature of the human soul, ethics, the relationship between Church and State, the philosophy of law, metaphysics, grace, original sin, the sacraments and education. On Ash Wednesday, February 20, 1828, Fr. Rosmini withdrew to write the constitutions of the budding Institute of Charity, in which he incorporated the principle of passivity (to be concerned with one's personal sanctification until God's will manifests itself to undertake some external work of charity) and the principle of impartiality (to free one of any personal preference in assuming a work of charity). To assure himself of God's will in his philosophical and foundational work, Fr. Rosmini went to Rome a second time in November 1828 and received Pope Leo XII's support. On May 15, 1829, he met with the new pope, Pius VIII, who confirmed his double mission as philosopher and founder. During that visit, Fr. Rosmini published "Maxims of Christian Perfection" and "Origin of Ideas," which won the admiration of many scholars. By 1832, the Institute of Charity had spread to Northern Italy. By 1835, the Institute reached England, where the community grew substantially. In England, the Rosminians are credited with introducing the use of the Roman collar and cassock and the practice of wearing the religious habit in public. They were known for preaching missions, the practice of the Forty Hours, May devotions, the use of the scapular, novena celebrations, public processions and the blessing of throats on the feast of St. Blaise. Pope Gregory XVI approved the Constitutions of the Institute of Charity on December 20, 1838. On March 25, 1839, vows were taken by twenty Italian and six British priests. On September 20, 1839, Fr. Rosmini was appointed provost general for life. This happy period of growth and apostolic success was tempered by opposition to his intellectual and philosophical writings from 1826 until his death. Primarily, his "Treatise on Moral Conscience" (1839) led to a sharp, 15-year controversy, which required more than one Papal injunction to silence the "Rosminian Question." Another important, but controversial work was "The Five Wounds of the Church" (1832). Fr. Rosmini found himself wedged between the obligation to renew Catholic philosophy and finding his works on the Index. His obedience to the Church was admirable: "In everything, I want to base myself on the authority of the Church, and I want the whole world to know that I adhere to this authority alone" (Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, "Note on the Force of the Doctrinal Decrees", L'Osservatore Romano English edition [ORE], 25 July 2001, p. 9). To close the issue definitively, the Pontiff submitted all Rosmini's works to examination by the Congregation of the Index. On July 3, 1854, it was decreed: "All the works of Antonio Rosmini-Serbati that have recently been examined are to be dismissed, and this examination in no way detracts from the good name of the author, nor of the religious Society founded by him, nor from his life and singular merits towards the Church" (R. Malone, "Historical Overview of the Rosmini Case", ORE, 25 July 2001, p. 10). Less than a year after the decree that vindicated Fr. Antonio Rosmini, he passed away. He died in Stresa, Italy, at age 58, on July 1, 1855.

St. Gal(Bishop (c. 489-553))

SAINT GALBishop(c. 489-553) St. Gal was born in Clermont, the region of Auvergne, France, around 489. His father was a nobleman and his mother was from the family of Vettius Apagatus, a celebrated Roman who suffered for Christ in Lyons. They took special care of his education and later arranged his marriage to a senator's daughter. The young Gal had other plans for his life. He withdrew to the monastery of Cournon near the city of Auvergne and sought admission to be a monk. Soon, he obtained his parents' consent. He joyfully renounced all worldly dignities and embraced religious poverty. At the monastery, his virtues distinguished him. He was recommended to Quintianus, the bishop of Auvergne, who consecrated him with holy orders. When Quintianus passed away in 527, Fr. Gal succeeded him. In this new character, Bp. Gal's humility was tested and the image of Christ shined. Once, he was struck on the head by a brute, but discovered neither anger nor resentment. Instead, Bp. Gal's meekness diffused his attacker's rage. Another time, Evodius, a senator who became a priest, forgot himself and insulted Bp. Gal.The Saint, without making the least reply, arose meekly and went to visit the churches of the city. Evodius was so moved by this conduct that he cast himself at the Saint's feet in broad daylight, asking for pardon in the middle of the street. From that time, they were the most cordial friends. Bp. Gal passed away around 553. He was favored with the gift of miracles. Upon his death, Our Lord welcomed him to Heaven. He reigns with Christ and the saints, receives prayers and intercedes forever.

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