The month of June is the beginning 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 of heaven, especially the hope of a glorious resurrection. It is used in the offices and Masses of Ordinary Time.
The Holy Father's Intentions for the Month of June 2026
For the values of sports: Let us pray that sports be an instrument of peace, encounter, and dialogue among cultures and nations, and that they promote values such as respect, solidarity, and personal growth.
Feasts for June 2026
1. Justin, Memorial
2. Marcellinus & Peter, Opt. Mem.
3. Charles Lwanga & Companions, Memorial
5. Boniface, Memorial
6. Norbert, Opt. Mem.
7. CORPUS CHRISTI, Solemnity
9. Ephrem, Opt. Mem.
11. Barnabas, Memorial
12. SACRED HEART OF JESUS, Solemnity
13. Immaculate Heart of Mary, Memorial
14. ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, Sunday
19. Romuald, Opt. Mem.
21. TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, Sunday
22. Paulinus of Nola; John Fisher & Thomas More, Opt. Mem.
24. NATIVITY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, Solemnity
26. Josemaría Escrivá, Opt. Mem.
27. Cyril of Alexandria, Opt. Mem.
28. THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, Sunday
29. STS PETER & PAUL, Solemnity
30. First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church, Opt. Mem.
Focus of the Liturgy
The Gospel readings for June are from St. Matthew. All Sunday readings are from Cycle A, and Weekday readings are Year II.
| June 7 Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ |
Cycle A, John 6:51-58 My flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. |
| June 14th Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time |
Cycle A, Mt 9:36-10:8: If we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, how much more will we be saved by his life. |
| June 21st Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time |
Cycle A, Mt 10:26-33: Do not be afraid of those who kill the body. |
| June 28th Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time |
Cycle A, Mt 16:37-42: Whoever does not take up his cross is not worthy of me. Whoever receives you receives me. |
The close of the Easter season marks not the cessation but rather the beginning of Ordinary Time is the commencement of the Church’s activity. Ordinary Time is the hour to “go out to all the world and tell the good news.” The feasts of June highlight this expansion of the Church. At least ten times, the Church vests in the red of the martyrs whose blood is the very seed of her growth. She also celebrates the feasts of the Apostles Peter and Paul, and the birth of St. John the Baptist, proto-disciple and prophet.
We, too, are called to be witnesses like the apostles and martyrs. May the Heart of Jesus inflame our hearts so that we may be worthy of our Baptismal call to holiness. Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us.
From: catholicculture.org
