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Kateri Lord Jesus, risen and alive,You walked with Your disciples on the road to Emmaus and opened their eyes to the Scriptures.Open our hearts today to recognize You in the breaking of the bread,in Your Word, and in one another.Strengthen our faith, fill us with Easter joy,and help us to be witnesses of Your Resurrection. Through the … Read moreCatholic Prayer for April 8, 2026
In 1964, Pope Paul VI issued the Second Vatican Council’s “Decree on Ecumenism,” called Unitatis Redintegratio, which translates from Latin as “The Restoration of Unity.” Right there, we see that the whole notion of denominationalism is wrong. And to their credit, the mostly Protestant thinkers involved in the “Baptism, Eucharist, Ministry” document from the World Council … Read moreWhy the Catholic Church is NOT a Denomination
On April 8, the Church honors Julie Billiart, a woman of deep faith, courage, and joy who devoted her life to teaching and trusting completely in God’s providence. Her Life Saint Julie Billiart was born in 1751 in Cuvilly, France. From a young age, she showed a strong love for God and a desire to help others … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Julie Billiart: Apostle of Joy and Trust in God
Easter Wednesday First reading Acts 3:1-10 I will give you what I have: in the name of Jesus, walk! Once, when Peter and John were going up to the Temple for the prayers at the ninth hour, it happened that there was a man being carried past. He was a cripple from birth; and they … Read moreWed 8 April
St. Julie (Julia) Billiart was born in 1751 and died in 1816. As a child, playing “school” was Julie’s favorite game. When she was sixteen, to help support her family, she began to teach “for real”. She sat on a haystack during the noon recess and told the biblical parables to the workers. Julie carried … Read moreSt. Julie Billiart: Saint of the Day for Wednesday, April 08, 2026
The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your love, O Lord, endures forever — do not abandon the works of your hands. The post Psalm of the Day: Psalm 138:8 appeared first on NOVENA PRAYER.
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. The post Verse of the Day: Galatians 2:20 appeared first on NOVENA PRAYER.
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