On this day, the Church commemorates Saint Veronica Giuliani, a Capuchin Poor Clare nun known for her deep mysticism, intense sufferings, and profound union with the Passion of Christ.
She bore the stigmata and experienced numerous visions of Jesus and the Blessed Virgin. Her life reminds us that holiness often involves hidden sacrifice and interior transformation.
Let us pray today for the grace to embrace the crosses in our lives with love, just as Saint Veronica did
Prayer of the Day
Lord Jesus Crucified,
You revealed the depth of Your love to Saint Veronica Giuliani
Through her intimate sharing in Your Passion.
Give us the courage to carry our daily crosses
With the same joy, faith, and surrender that she showed.
May our hearts burn with love for You,
And may our lives reflect the power of redemptive suffering.
Through the intercession of Saint Veronica,
Strengthen us to live for You, even in hidden sacrifice.
Amen.
Mass Readings of the Day
First Reading: Hosea 10:1–3, 7–8, 12
God calls Israel to repentance, urging them to sow justice and seek the Lord’s righteousness rather than relying on false securities.
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 105:2–3, 4–5, 6–7
Response: “Seek always the face of the Lord.”
Gospel: Matthew 10:1–7
Jesus sends out the Twelve Apostles, empowering them to heal and proclaim the Kingdom of Heaven, calling them to trust in divine mission.
Saint of the Day – Saint Veronica Giuliani
Born in 1660 in Italy, Saint Veronica Giuliani entered the Capuchin convent at a young age. Her life was marked by extraordinary mystical experiences, intense penance, and profound writings.
She received the wounds of Christ (stigmata) and often relived His Passion spiritually. Despite many trials and misunderstandings, she remained obedient and joyful.
Her deep writings continue to inspire souls seeking intimacy with Christ. She died in 1727 and was canonized in 1839.
Interesting Facts About Saint Veronica Giuliani
- She began experiencing mystical visions in her childhood.
- At age 17, she entered the Capuchin Poor Clares.
- She received the stigmata (wounds of Christ) at the age of 37.
- Her diary, over 20,000 pages long, is a rich treasure of mystical theology.
- Pope Pius IX called her “one of the most extraordinary mystics in Church history
