Christ – United Yam

A Prayer to obtain Final Perseverance: Prayer of the Day for Tuesday, October 08, 2024 #Pray

unitedyam October 7, 2024

Eternal Father, I humbly adore Thee, and thank Thee for having created me, and for having redeemed me through Jesus Christ. I thank Thee most sincerely for having made me a Christian, by giving me the true faith, and by adopting me as Thy son, in the sacrament of baptism. I thank Thee for having, after the numberless sins I had committed, waited for my repentance, and for having pardoned (as I humbly hope) all the offences which I have offered to Thee, and for which I am now sincerely sorry, …

unitedyam October 5, 2024

A sister of Our Lady of Mercy, Saint Maria Faustina was blessed with unique messages from Christ concerning his mercy and forgiveness. These messages came at a time when many people viewed God as a strict judge.

unitedyam October 1, 2024

Known mostly for his translation of the Scriptures into Latin, Saint Jerome was also an inspiring writer of letters and commentaries. He was said to have had a bad temper, yet he was a man of prayer and penance. A combination of conflicting qualities, Saint Jerome stands out as one of the four great Doctors of the Latin Church.

Gospel and Word of the Day – 21 September 2024

unitedyam September 20, 2024

A reading from the Letter to the Ephesians Eph 4:1-7, 11-13
Brothers and sisters: I, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live in a manner…

unitedyam September 17, 2024

Cornelius was elected pope “by the judgment of God and of Christ, by the testimony of most of the clergy, by the vote of the people, with the consent of aged priests and of good men” after a 14 month vacancy in the papacy.

Gospel and Word of the Day – 14 September 2024

unitedyam September 14, 2024

First reading from the Book of Numbers NM 21:4B-9
With their patience worn out by the journey, the people complained against God and Moses, “Why have you…

unitedyam September 11, 2024

Saint Cyprian played an important role in the development of Christian thought and practice in the early Church. He was a noted speaker who became a Christian as an adult. He was ordained a priest within two years of his conversion, and was then chosen to be bishop of Carthage.

How to Seek Unity in the Midst of Division

unitedyam September 8, 2024

Christ’s prayer for unity seems like an impossible dream. What can Christians do to promote unity with believers who disagree on basic doctrines?

Gospel and Word of the Day – 07 September 2024

unitedyam September 7, 2024

A reading from the first Letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians 1 COR 4:6b-15
Brothers and sisters: Learn from myself and Apollos not to go beyond…

unitedyam September 6, 2024

Mother Teresa was born in Albania, but is known for her work in India. A member of the Sisters of Loreto, she felt a call to live among the poor. While working with the poorest of the poor in India, she founded the Missionaries of Charity who continue her work.

Gospel and Word of the Day – 31 August 2024

unitedyam August 31, 2024

A reading from the First Letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians 1 Cor 1:26-31
Consider your own calling, brothers and sisters. Not many of you were…

unitedyam August 31, 2024

Canonized in 2009, Saint Jeanne Jugan had a history of helping the elderly and the poor. She founded the Little Sisters of the Poor to help her with her work, and by the time of her death the community numbered 2400 women.

Gospel and Word of the Day – 25 August 2024

unitedyam August 24, 2024

First reading from the Book of Joshua Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b
Joshua gathered together all the tribes of Israel at Shechem, summoning their elders, their leaders, their…

unitedyam August 24, 2024

A member of the Third Order of Saint Dominic, Saint Rose of Lima lived a life of penance and devotion to the poor at home under the disapproving eyes of her parents.

Prayer for the Sick and Seniors: Prayer of the Day for Wednesday, August 21, 2024

unitedyam August 21, 2024

All praise and glory are yours,
Lord our God.
For you have called us to serve you and one another in love.
Bless our sick today so that they may bear their illness
in union with Jesus’ sufferings and restore them quickly to health.
Bless those who have grown old in your service
and give them courage and strength in their faith.
Lead us all to eternal glory.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ,
Your Son, who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God, …

Gospel and Word of the Day – 18 August 2024

unitedyam August 18, 2024

First reading from the Book of Proverbs Prv 9:1-6
Wisdom has built her house, she has set up her seven columns; she has dressed her meat, mixed…

unitedyam August 17, 2024

Stephen of Hungary was both a king and a Christian. So, he embodied both the civil and the religious aspects of life in his person. Saint Stephen expressed those aspects in the best way he knew how according to his culture and period of history.

unitedyam August 11, 2024

Devotion to Saint Lawrence dates back to the earliest days of the Church. While we do not know many facts about him, his courageous witness to the faith is well known, as well as some interesting legends which may or may not be true. They show a fascination with Saint Lawrence and his testimony to the faith.

Recreate ‘The Adoration of the Shepherds’ by El Greco – #AIArt

unitedyam August 11, 2024July 24, 2024

Gospel and Word of the Day – 11 August 2024

unitedyam August 11, 2024

First reading from the First Book of Kings 1 Kgs 19:4-8
Elijah went a day’s journey into the desert, until he came to a broom tree and…

unitedyam August 7, 2024

Whatever happened on Mount Tabor within the hearts of Peter, James and John, we will never know. The experience was more than words can describe. But certainly, the three Apostles had an experience of the glory of Jesus, the Son of God.

unitedyam August 6, 2024

Saint Mary Major is one of the four major churches in Rome known as patriarchal basilicas. It is the largest church in the world honoring Mary. This day is also known as the feast of Our Lady of the Snows because of the Blessed Mother’s intercession during a crisis in that city.

Gospel and Word of the Day – 04 August 2024

unitedyam August 4, 2024

First reading from the Book of Exodus Ex 16:2-4, 12-15
The whole Israelite community grumbled against Moses and Aaron. The Israelites said to them, “Would that we…

unitedyam August 4, 2024

Peter Julian Eymard began his priestly life in the Diocese of Grenoble. His faith journey led him to the Marists, and finally to founding the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament.

unitedyam August 3, 2024

Eusebius of Vercelli, spent most of his episcopal life defending the Church against the Arians. Also a defender of Saint Athanasius, whom the emperor wanted to punish, Saint Eusebius suffered death threats and harassment. But he continued to remain faithful and hopeful.

2 Corinthians 5:17-19 – So whoever is in Christ is a new creation: the old things have passed away; behold, new things have come.

unitedyam August 2, 2024June 12, 2024

So whoever is in Christ is a new creation: the old things have passed away; behold, new things have come.

Gospel and Word of the Day – 29 July 2024

unitedyam July 28, 2024

A readsing from the Book of Jeremiah JER 13:1-11
The LORD said to me: Go buy yourself a linen loincloth; wear it on your loins, but do…

unitedyam July 24, 2024

Saint Bridget of Sweden was married, a mother of eight, and the foundress of a monastery for men and women. She spent her final days in Rome seeking to correct Church abuses for which she received much opposition.

Gospel and Word of the Day – 22 July 2024

unitedyam July 22, 2024

A reading from th the Song of Songs SGS 3:1-4B
The Bride says: On my bed at night I sought him whom my heart loves– I sought…

But even if you should suffer for doing what is right, how happy you are! Do not be afraid of anyone, and do not worry.

unitedyam July 21, 2024June 26, 2024

But even if you should suffer for doing what is right, how happy you are! Do not be afraid of anyone, and do not worry.

unitedyam July 21, 2024

Unwilling to take no for an answer, Saint Apollinaris was exiled from Ravenna several times, but he always returned trying to preach the good news to the people. He finally died of a beating he received in a suburb of Ravenna.

unitedyam July 18, 2024

Saint Francis Solano asked to be sent to Africa as a missionary. Instead he was sent to South America, where he spent the rest of his life. After years of ministry in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay, he died in the city of Lima, Peru.

unitedyam July 11, 2024

A Capuchin Poor Clare nun, Saint Veronica Giuliani received the unique gift of the stigmata of Christ. Few people have been blessed with these marks; Saint Francis of Assisi was probably the most notable among them.

Gospel and Word of the Day – 02 July 2024

unitedyam July 1, 2024

A reading from the Book of Amos AM 3:1-8; 4:11-12
Hear this word, O children of Israel, that the Lord pronounces over you, over the whole family…

unitedyam June 30, 2024

We celebrate two great saints today, Saints Peter and Paul. Saint Peter is often considered the Apostle to the Jews and Saint Paul to the Gentiles (based, most probably, on his extensive travels among the Gentiles). Together they witnessed to the budding of Christianity, and both laid down their lives for the faith.

What Makes a Christian Martyr Different from Other Faiths’ Martyrs?

unitedyam June 30, 2024

The killing of Christians because of their refusal to deny Christ has been recorded countless times since the martyrdom of Stephen in Acts 7.

unitedyam June 28, 2024

Saint Cyril of Alexandria was instrumental in the Church’s doctrinal statement that there is one person but two natures in Christ. The practical implication of this teaching is that we believe that Jesus is truly God and truly human.

unitedyam June 21, 2024

Saint Paulinus was a married priest and bishop. In his day, marriage was not an impediment to the priesthood. Though married for many years, Saint Paulinus and his wife were childless. When they finally were blessed with a son, he lived but a few weeks.

unitedyam June 20, 2024

Saint Romuald had the strange experience of being uncomfortably holy and asked to leave a monastery. When he tried to become a missionary, he was repeatedly hindered by an illness. Next he was falsely accused and excommunicated for a few months. But he didn’t give up.

unitedyam June 14, 2024

An Augustinian monk who was inspired by the martyrdom of Franciscan missionaries, Saint Anthony of Padua joined the Franciscans hoping to be a missionary. But God had other plans for him. He became one of the outstanding philosopher/theologians of the Order.

unitedyam June 13, 2024

Blessed Jolenta of Poland and her husband assisted many from their means. Once widowed, and with two of her three daughters married, Blessed Jolenta and her third daughter entered the Poor Clares. She eventually became an abbess.

unitedyam June 7, 2024May 22, 2024

In the Style of Leonid Afremov create an image of Jesus Christ – The central figure of Christianity- Jesus is often depicted as having long hair and a beard- with a compassionate and serene expression. — using Bold Color

unitedyam June 7, 2024

Saint Norbert founded the order with the most difficult name to pronounce and spell—Praemonstratensians. Perhaps that’s why they go by the name of Norbertines. But this order was anything but hard to appreciate when it comes to the work they did. They were very effective in converting heretics and reconciling enemies.

Gospel and Word of the Day – 07 June 2024

unitedyam June 7, 2024

First reading from the book of the Prophet Hosea Hos 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9
Thus says the LORD: When Israel was a child I loved him, out of…

unitedyam June 4, 2024

Today we celebrate the 22 martyrs of Uganda, Saints Charles Lwanga and Companions. Their stories are set in the court of a chief who did not share their faith. Even though they were pages in his court, their faith meant more to them than his approval and support.

Gospel and Word of the Day – 03 June 2024

unitedyam June 3, 2024

A reading from the Second Letter of Peter 2 Pt 1:2-7
Beloved: May grace and peace be yours in abundance through knowledge of God and of Jesus…

unitedyam June 2, 2024

Saint Justin Martyr was the first recognized philosopher of the Christian era. Converted to Christianity, he continued his love of philosophy and used it to defend the faith.

Gospel and Word of the Day – 30 May 2024

unitedyam May 30, 2024

A reading from the Letter of Peter 1 Pt 2:2-5, 9-12
Beloved: Like newborn infants, long for pure spiritual milk so that through it you may grow…

Gospel and Word of the Day – 26 May 2024

unitedyam May 26, 2024

First reading from the Book of Deuteronomy Dt 4:32-34, 39-40
Moses said to the people: “Ask now of the days of old, before your time, ever since…

unitedyam May 24, 2024

Saint Gregory VII, originally known as Hildebrand, was a reformer before and during his papacy. He struggled to gain the Church’s freedom from undue civil influence and paid a price for his efforts. Gregory VII died in exile in 1085. Thirty years after his death, the Church won its struggle.