Psalm of the Day: Psalm 3:8
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Thursday of the Fourth Week of Easter
Reading I Acts 13:13-25 From Paphos, Paul and his companionsset sail and arrived at Perga in Pamphylia.But John left them and returned to Jerusalem.They continued on from Perga and reached Antioch in Pisidia.On the sabbath they entered into the synagogue and took their seats.After the reading of the law and the prophets,the synagogue officials sent … Read moreThursday of the Fourth Week of Easter
Catholic Prayer for April 30, 2026
Collect Prayer for St. Pius V (Official Liturgical Prayer) O God, who in your providence raised up Pope Saint Pius the Fifth in your Churchthat the faith might be safeguarded and more fitting worship be offered to you,grant, through his intercession,that we may participate in your mysteries with lively faith and fruitful charity. Through our Lord … Read moreCatholic Prayer for April 30, 2026
Daily Bible Reading
Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Book of the Acts of the ApostlesActs 13:13-25 From Paphos, Paul and his companionsset sail and arrived at Perga in Pamphylia.But John left them and returned to Jerusalem.They continued on from Perga and reached Antioch in Pisidia.On the sabbath they entered into the synagogue and … Read moreDaily Bible Reading
Saint of the Day: Pope Saint Pius V
Pope Saint Pius V (1504–1572) was a Dominican friar who became one of the great reforming popes of the Church. Known for his deep holiness and strong leadership, he worked tirelessly to renew the Church during a time of great challenge. He promoted reverence in the liturgy and helped standardize the Roman Missal, strengthening unity … Read moreSaint of the Day: Pope Saint Pius V
Thu 30 April
Thursday of the 4th week of Eastertide, or Saint Pius V, Pope First reading Acts 13:13-25 God has raised up one of David’s descendants, Jesus, as Saviour Paul and his friends went by sea from Paphos to Perga in Pamphylia where John left them to go back to Jerusalem. The others carried on from Perga … Read moreThu 30 April
St. Pius V, Pope: Saint of the Day for Thursday, April 30, 2026
Pope from 1566-1572 and one of the foremost leaders of the Catholic Reformation. Born Antonio Ghislieri in Bosco, Italy, to a poor family, he labored as a shepherd until the age of fourteen and then joined the Dominicans, being ordained in 1528. Called Brother Michele, he studied at Bologna and Genoa, and then taught theology … Read moreSt. Pius V, Pope: Saint of the Day for Thursday, April 30, 2026
Memorial of Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church
Readings for the Memorial of Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church Reading I Acts 12:24—13:5a The word of God continued to spread and grow. After Barnabas and Saul completed their relief mission,they returned to Jerusalem,taking with them John, who is called Mark. Now there were in the Church at Antioch prophets … Read moreMemorial of Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church
The Wrong Tomb Hypothesis
One of the alternative explanations offered to the resurrection of Jesus is the idea that, on Easter morning, the disciples simply went to the wrong tomb, one that happened to be empty, and concluded that Jesus had risen from the dead. There are multiple problems with this hypothesis. Here are the biggest ones: 1) The … Read moreThe Wrong Tomb Hypothesis
Wed 29 April
Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin, Doctor First reading 1 John 1:5-2:2 The blood of Jesus Christ purifies us all from sin This is what we have heard from Jesus Christ,and the message that we are announcing to you:God is light; there is no darkness in him at all.If we say that we are in union … Read moreWed 29 April