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The Net – June 2026 | Diocese of Derry Faith Stories
8 July 2026
The June 2026 edition of 'The Net', the monthly publication sharing the fruits of the faith in our parish communities within the Diocese of Derry...
Derry Diocese
New Spiritual Initiative Launched to Support Families Affected by Drug Addiction
3 July 2026
Derry, Northern Ireland – June 2026 – As concerns continue to grow over drug use among young people, the Matt Talbot Prayer Society is launching a...
Derry Diocese
Bishop Donal McKeown's Homily at the Ordination of Father Stephen Baxter
16 June 2026
In this homily, delivered at the ordination of Father Stephen Baxter to the priesthood for service in the Diocese of Derry, Bishop Donal McKeown refle...
Derry Diocese
The Way – Sharing Good News | Issue 264
11 June 2026
Sharing Good News is the weekly ezine of the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference, highlighting stories, videos and resources from across the Church in ...
Derry Diocese
The Net – May 2026 | Diocese of Derry Faith Stories
27 May 2026
The May 2026 edition of 'The Net', the monthly publication sharing the fruits of the faith in our parish communities within the Diocese of Derry ...
Saint of the Day
Saint of the Day
St. Carmen: Saint of the Day for Thursday, July 16, 2026
According to my resources, the name Carmen is a derivation of Carmel which is one of the titles given to Our Blessed Mother, namely, Our Lady of Mount Carmel. This is the patronal feast of the Carmelites. The Order of Carmelites takes its name from Mount Carmel, which was the first place dedicated to the Blessed Virgin and where a chapel was erected in her honor before her Assumption into Heaven. July 16 is also the feast of the "Scapular of Mount Carmel". On that day in 1251, pious ...
Prayer of the Day
Prayer of the Day
A Parent's Prayer for Their Children: Prayer of the Day for Thursday, July 16, 2026
O Father of mankind,
who hast given unto me these my children,
and committed them to my charge to bring them up for Thee,
and to prepare them for everlasting life:
assist me with Thy heavenly grace,
that I may be able to fulfil this most sacred duty and stewardship.
Teach me both what to give and what to withhold;
when to reprove and when to forbear;
make me gentle, yet firm;
considerate and watchful;
and deliver me equally from the weakness of indulgence,
and the excess ...
Daily Readings
Daily Readings
Daily Readings for Thursday, July 16, 2026
Reading 1: Isaiah 26:16-19, Reading 1: Isaiah 26:12, Reading 1: Isaiah 26:7-9, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 102:13-21, Gospel: Matthew 11:28-30
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