Mon 4 May

Monday of the 5th week of Eastertide First reading Acts 14:5-18 We have come with good news to turn you to the living God Eventually with the connivance of the authorities a move was made by pagans as well as Jews to make attacks on the apostles and to stone them. When the apostles came … Read moreMon 4 May

St. Florian: Saint of the Day for Monday, May 04, 2026​

The St. Florian commemorated in the Roman Martyrology on May 4th, was an officer of the Roman army, who occupied a high administrative post in Noricum, now part of Austria, and who suffered death for the Faith in the days of Diocletian. His legendary “Acts” state that he gave himself up at Lorch to the … Read moreSt. Florian: Saint of the Day for Monday, May 04, 2026​

Fifth Sunday of Easter

Reading 1 Acts 6:1-7 As the number of disciples continued to grow,the Hellenists complained against the Hebrewsbecause their widowswere being neglected in the daily distribution.So the Twelve called together the community of the disciples and said,“It is not right for us to neglect the word of God to serve at table.Brothers, select from among you … Read moreFifth Sunday of Easter

Sun 3 May

5th Sunday of Easter First reading Acts 6:1-7 They elected seven men full of the Holy Spirit About this time, when the number of disciples was increasing, the Hellenists made a complaint against the Hebrews: in the daily distribution their own widows were being overlooked. So the Twelve called a full meeting of the disciples … Read moreSun 3 May

St. James the Lesser: Saint of the Day for Sunday, May 03, 2026​

St. James the Less, the author of the first Catholic Epistle, was the son of Alphaeus of Cleophas. His mother Mary was either a sister or a close relative of the Blessed Virgin, and for that reason, according to Jewish custom, he was sometimes called the brother of the Lord. The Apostle held a distinguished … Read moreSt. James the Lesser: Saint of the Day for Sunday, May 03, 2026​

5 Miracles That Happened When People Prayed the Rosary in May (or Through Mary’s Intercession)

May is the Month of Mary, a special time when Catholics around the world honor the Blessed Virgin with daily Rosaries, May crownings, and devotions. Throughout history, fervent prayer of the Holy Rosary — especially in times of crisis — has been linked to extraordinary miracles. Here are five powerful, well-documented examples of God’s grace working … Read more5 Miracles That Happened When People Prayed the Rosary in May (or Through Mary’s Intercession)

Memorial of Saint Athanasius, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

Readings for the Memorial of Saint Athanasius, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Reading 1 Acts 13:44-52 On the following sabbathalmost the whole citygathered to hear the word of the Lord.When the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousyand with violent abuse contradicted what Paul said.Both Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly and … Read moreMemorial of Saint Athanasius, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

Sat 2 May

Saint Athanasius, Bishop, Doctor First reading 1 John 5:1-5 Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ has already overcome the world Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christhas been begotten by God;and whoever loves the Father that begot himloves the child whom he begets.We can be sure that we love God’s childrenif we love God … Read moreSat 2 May

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