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Kateri Readings for the Holy Thursday – Chrism Mass Readings for the Holy Thursday-Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper Chrism Mass Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper – – – Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States, second typical edition, Copyright © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine; … Read moreThursday of Holy Week
Readings for the Thursday of Holy Week Readings for the Holy Thursday-Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper Reading I Isaiah 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me;He has sent me to bring glad tidings to the lowly, to heal the brokenhearted,To proclaim liberty to … Read moreHoly Thursday – Chrism Mass
Maundy Thursday First reading Exodus 12:1-8,11-14 The Passover is a day of festival for all generations, for ever The Lord said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt:‘This month is to be the first of all the others for you, the first month of your year. Speak to the whole community of Israel … Read moreThu 2 April
Francis was born at Paola, Italy and was educated at the Franciscan friary of San Marco there, and when fifteen became a hermit near Paola. In 1436, he and two companions began a community that is considered the foundation of the Minim Friars. He built a monastery where he had led his eremitical life some … Read moreSt. Francis of Paola: Saint of the Day for Thursday, April 02, 2026
Reading I Isaiah 50:4-9a The Lord GOD has given me a well-trained tongue,That I might know how to speak to the weary a word that will rouse them.Morning after morning he opens my ear that I may hear;And I have not rebelled, have not turned back.I gave my back to those who beat me, my … Read moreWednesday of Holy Week
Saint Hugh of Grenoble (1053–1132) was a French bishop renowned for his holiness, charity, and devotion to reforming the Church. Born into a noble family, Hugh entered monastic life and later became the Bishop of Grenoble. He dedicated himself to the spiritual and material welfare of his people, caring for the poor, defending the Church from … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Hugh of Grenoble
Romans 8:17“Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.” Philippians 3:10“I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in … Read moreDay 37: 40 Days of Lent 2026
St. Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556) devised a way of examining our soul that moved away from looking only at the sinful thoughts, words, and deeds of our day. Ignatius’s introspection begins not with sins but with gratitude and the cataloging of daily blessings. This manner of praying later came to be called an Examination of Consciousness, … Read moreSt. Ignatius of Loyola and the Examination of Consciousness
For priests in crisis Let us pray for priests going through moments of crisis in their vocation, that they may find the accompaniment they need and that communities may support them with understanding and prayer. Read more
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