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Kateri READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Book of the Acts of the ApostlesActs 8:26-40 The angel of the Lord spoke to Philip,“Get up and head south on the roadthat goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza, the desert route.”So he got up and set out.Now there was an Ethiopian eunuch,a court official of the … Read moreDaily Bible Reading
April 23 is the optional memorial of St. George, the martyr . St. George is one of the most beloved saints in the Catholic Church — a courageous soldier and dragon-slayer in legend, but above all a faithful witness to Christ who gave his life for the faith around the year 303. Here is a traditional Prayer … Read moreDaily Catholic Prayer for April 23, 2026
BiographySaint George was a Roman soldier and a Christian martyr who lived in the early centuries of the Church. He served in the Roman army but remained faithful to Christ during a time of persecution. When ordered to renounce his faith, George refused, choosing instead to stand firm in his love for Jesus. Because of … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint George
Reading 1 Acts 8:26-40 The angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, “Get up and head south on the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza, the desert route.” So he got up and set out. Now there was an Ethiopian eunuch, a court official of the Candace, that is, the queen of the … Read moreThursday of the Third Week of Easter
Thursday of the 3rd week of Eastertide, or Saint George, Martyr , or Saint Adalbert of Prague, Bishop, Martyr First reading Acts 8:26-40 Philip baptizes a eunuch The angel of the Lord spoke to Philip saying, ‘Be ready to set out at noon along the road that goes from Jerusalem down to Gaza, the desert … Read moreThu 23 April
It is uncertain when Saint George was born and historians continue to debate to this day. However, his death date is estimated to be April 23, 303 A.D. The first piece of evidence of George’s existance appeared within the works of the Bollandists Daniel Papebroch, Jean Bolland, and Godfrey Henschen’s Bibliotheca Hagiographica Graeca. George was … Read moreSt. George: Saint of the Day for Thursday, April 23, 2026
Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Book of the Acts of the ApostlesActs 8:1b-8 There broke out a severe persecution of the Church in Jerusalem,and all were scatteredthroughout the countryside of Judea and Samaria,except the Apostles.Devout men buried Stephen and made a loud lament over him.Saul, meanwhile, was trying to destroy the … Read moreDaily Bible Reading
Reading 1 Acts 8:1b-8 There broke out a severe persecution of the Church in Jerusalem, and all were scattered throughout the countryside of Judea and Samaria, except the Apostles. Devout men buried Stephen and made a loud lament over him. Saul, meanwhile, was trying to destroy the Church; entering house after house and dragging out … Read moreWednesday of the Third Week of Easter
Morning OfferingO Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary,I offer you my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this dayfor all the intentions of your Sacred Heart,in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world,for the salvation of souls, the reparation of sins,the reunion of all Christians,and in particular for the intentions … Read moreCatholic Prayer for April 22, 2026
Short BiographySaint Mary Salome was one of the holy women who faithfully followed Jesus during His ministry. She is traditionally identified as the mother of the Apostles James and John, and a devoted disciple who served the Lord with love and generosity. She was present at the Crucifixion, standing near the Cross when many others … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Mary Salome