June 16 - Let us draw near to his Heart [Scripture In Tradition: Roman Matins Lessons]

Scripture in Tradition: Roman Matins Lessons in English · Jun 15, 2026 · 18m

Scripture in Tradition

Roman Matins Lessons in English

Temporal Cycle

Die V infra Octavam SSmi Cordis Jesu

· 1st Nocturn: 1 Sam 12:1-14 – Samuel’s speech to Israel

· 2nd Nocturn: From the Encyclical Letter of Pope Pius XI Miserentíssimus Redémptor – Behold this Heart...

o Translation obtained from the Vatican website

o https://www.vatican.va/content/pius-xi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-xi_enc_19280508_miserentissimus-redemptor.html

· 3rd Nocturn: John 19:31-37; A Homily by St. Bernardin of Siena – “opening of his side is a figure of the opening of the eternal temple”