June 18 - "Where sin abounded, grace did more abound" [Scripture In Tradition: Roman Matins Lessons]

Scripture in Tradition: Roman Matins Lessons in English · Jun 17, 2026 · 18m

Scripture in Tradition

Roman Matins Lessons in English

Temporal Cycle

Die VII infra Octavam SSmi Cordis Jesu

· 1st Nocturn: 1 Sam 14:6-20 – Jonathan and his armour-bearer assault the Philistines’ garrison

· 2nd Nocturn: From the Encyclical Letter of Pope Pius XI Miserentíssimus Redémptor – Greater evil of this age calls for a more generous reparation

o Translation obtained from the Vatican website

· 3rd Nocturn: John 19:31-37; A Homily by St. Cyril of Alexandria. Comm. in Joann. Lib. 12 Cap. 19

o Translation modified from Tertullian.org

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