The month of June falls within the liturgical season of Ordinary Time, which is represented by the liturgical color green. This symbol of hope is the color of the sprouting seed and arouses in the faithful the hope of reaping the eternal harvest in heaven, especially the hope of a glorious resurrection. It is used in the offices and Masses of Ordinary Time.
The month of June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
The Holy Father's Intentions for the Month of June 2023
For the abolition of torture: We pray that the international community may commit in a concrete way to ensuring the abolition of torture and guarantee support to victims and their families.
Feasts for June 2023
- Justin, Memorial.
- Charles Lwanga & Companions, Memorial
- TRINITY SUNDAY, Solemnity
- Boniface, Memorial
- CORPUS CHRISTI, Solemnity
- Anthony of Padua, Memorial
- SACRED HEART OF JESUS, Solemnity
- Immaculate Heart of Mary, Memorial
- Aloysius Gonzaga, Memorial
- NATIVITY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, Solemnity
- Irenaeus, Memorial
- STS PETER & PAUL, Solemnity
Focus of the Liturgy
The Gospel readings for June are from St. Matthew. All Sunday readings are from Year A, and weekday readings are Cycle I.
| June 4 Trinity Sunday |
God sent his Son that the world might be saved through him. |
| June 11th Corpus Christi |
My flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. |
| June 18th Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time |
Jesus summoned his twelve disciples and sent them out. |
| June 25th Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time |
Do not be afraid of those who kill the body. |
Highlights of the Month
As we begin to feel the warmth of summer, we can reflect that we celebrate the feasts of Trinity Sunday (June 4), Corpus Christi (June 11), the Sacred Heart of Jesus (June 16) and the Immaculate Heart of Mary (June 17). God is Love and the Sacred Heart of Jesus — present on earth in the Blessed Sacrament — is the human manifestation of God's Love for men. Appropriately June is considered the month for weddings where human hearts join and cooperate with the Creator in bringing forth new life. The family they create is a human reflection of the Blessed Trinity.
From: catholic culture.org
