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Kateri Risen Jesus, Alleluia!You have conquered death and opened the way to eternal life. On this joyful day, fill our hearts with the light of Your Resurrection. As You appeared to Mary Magdalene in the garden and called her by name, open our eyes to recognize You in every moment of our lives. Lord, as Peter … Read moreCatholic Prayer for April 7, 2026
On April 7, the Church honors John Baptist de La Salle, a priest who dedicated his life to the education of the poor and became a pioneer of modern Christian schooling. His Life Saint John Baptist de La Salle was born in 1651 in Reims, into a wealthy and noble family. Despite his privileged background, he felt … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint John Baptist de La Salle: Apostle of Christian Education
Reading 1 Acts 2:36-41 On the day of Pentecost, Peter said to the Jewish people, “Let the whole house of Israel know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.” Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and they asked Peter and the … Read moreTuesday in the Octave of Easter
Easter Tuesday First reading Acts 2:36-41 You must repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus On the day of Pentecost, Peter spoke to the Jews: ‘The whole House of Israel can be certain that God has made this Jesus whom you crucified both Lord and Christ.’Hearing this, they were cut to the heart … Read moreTue 7 April
St. John Baptist de La Salle was born in 1651, in Reims, France. He was the eldest son of wealthy parents. At the age of eleven, La Salle was committed becoming a priest. At the age of sixteen, he was named Canon of Reims Cathedral. At the age of eighteen, he received a masterâÂ?Â?s degree … Read moreSt. John Baptist de la Salle: Saint of the Day for Tuesday, April 07, 2026
Reading 1 Acts 2:14, 22-33 On the day of Pentecost, Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice, and proclaimed: “You who are Jews, indeed all of you staying in Jerusalem. Let this be known to you, and listen to my words. “You who are children of Israel, hear these words. Jesus the Nazorean … Read moreMonday in the Octave of Easter
Easter Monday First reading Acts 2:14,22-33 God raised this man Jesus to life, and all of us are witnesses to this On the day of Pentecost Peter stood up with the Eleven and addressed the crowd in a loud voice: ‘Men of Israel, listen to what I am going to say: Jesus the Nazarene was … Read moreMon 6 April
Missionary. Born at Saint-Germain, France, circa 1125, he served as a canon at the church of St. Genevieve, Paris, under the great Abbot Suger until about 1170, when he was sent to Denmark with the mission of reforming the canons at Eskilsoe at the request of the bishop of Roskilde. He became abbot there and, … Read moreSt. William of Eskilsoe: Saint of the Day for Monday, April 06, 2026
Reading 1 Acts 10:34a, 37-43 Peter proceeded to speak and said:“You know what has happened all over Judea,beginning in Galilee after the baptismthat John preached,how God anointed Jesus of Nazarethwith the Holy Spirit and power.He went about doing goodand healing all those oppressed by the devil,for God was with him.We are witnesses of all that … Read moreThe Resurrection of the Lord
Easter Sunday First reading Acts 10:34,37-43 ‘We have eaten and drunk with him after his resurrection’ Peter addressed Cornelius and his household: ‘You must have heard about the recent happenings in Judaea; about Jesus of Nazareth and how he began in Galilee, after John had been preaching baptism. God had anointed him with the Holy … Read moreSun 5 April