Old Calendar - Seven Holy Brothers, martyrs and
Sts. Rufina and Secunda, virgins and martyrs
Modern Calendar - St. Veronica Giuliani, Virgin, Incorruptible (Feast)
First Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:6-11, 16, 17
Psalm: Psalm 59:2, 10, 17-18
Gospel: Matthew 16:24-27
In the same way a powerful medicine cures an illness, so illness itself is a medicine to cure passion. And there is much profit of soul in bearing illness quietly and giving thanks to God.
-- St. Amma Syncletice
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