Memorial of Saint John of the Cross, priest and doctor of the Church

Readings of the Day

“What is your opinion?
A man had two sons.
He came to the first and said,
‘Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.’
The son said in reply, ‘I will not,’
but afterwards he changed his mind and went.
The man came to the other son and gave the same order.
He said in reply, ‘Yes, sir,’ but did not go.
Which of the two did his father’s will?”

Matthew 21:28-31

Be doers of the word and not hearers only, deluding yourselves.--James 1:22

Saint John of the Cross, friend of Saint Teresa of Avila