June 2026 Feast Days and Sunday Readings

June marks the month dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. It also marked with the first full month for Ordinary Time. The color for Ordinary Tiem is Green. The 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.

June is filled with many feast days worthy of celebrating and even an important Sunday in commemorating the Body and Blood of Christ.

Here is a breakdown for the feasts of June 2026

Feasts for June 2026

1. Justin, Memorial

2. Marcellinus & Peter, Opt. Mem.

3. Charles Lwanga & Companions, Memorial First Wednesday dedicated to the Chaste Heart of Jesus

5. Boniface, Memorial First Friday dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

6. Norbert, Opt. Mem. First Saturday dedicated to the Immaculate heart of Mary

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.
 

Remember to take time to devote yourself to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Consecrate yourself to him during the month.