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Kateri Friday of the 6th week of Eastertide First reading Acts 18:9-18 ‘I have many people on my side in this city’ At Corinth one night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision, ‘Do not be afraid to speak out, nor allow yourself to be silenced: I am with you. I have so many people … Read moreFri 15 May
Dymphna was born in Ireland sometime in the seventh century to a pagan father and devout Christian mother. When she was fourteen, she consecrated herself to Christ and took a vow of chastity. Soon afterward, her mother died and her father – who had loved his wife deeply – began to suffer a rapid deterioration … Read moreSt. Dymphna: Saint of the Day for Friday, May 15, 2026
The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord celebrates the moment when Jesus Christ ascended into Heaven forty days after His Resurrection. Before ascending to the Father, Christ blessed His disciples and commanded them to continue spreading the Gospel to all nations. The Ascension is not a farewell, but a promise of hope. Jesus opened … Read morePrayer for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
Prayer for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord O Jesus, King of glory,You ascended triumphantly to the Father’s right hand.Through Your Ascension, You opened the gates of heavenand prepared a place for us. Grant that we may desire the things that are above,not the things of earth,and that one day we may follow You … Read moreCatholic Prayer for May 14, 2026
Readings for the The Ascension of the Lord – Feast of Saint Matthias Readings for the Ascension Reading I Acts 1:15-17, 20-26 Peter stood up in the midst of the brothers and sisters (there was a group of about one hundred and twenty persons in the one place). He said, “My brothers and sisters, the … Read moreFeast of Saint Matthias, Apostle
Readings for the Feast of Saint Matthias, Apostle Readings for the Ascension Feast of Saint Matthias, Apostle Solemnity of the Ascension – – – 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; Psalm refrain © 1968, 1981, … Read moreThe Ascension of the Lord – Feast of Saint Matthias
Readings for the Feast of Saint Matthias, Apostle Readings for the The Ascension of the Lord – Feast of Saint Matthias Reading 1 Acts 1:1-11 In the first book, Theophilus,I dealt with all that Jesus did and taughtuntil the day he was taken up,after giving instructions through the Holy Spiritto the apostles whom he had … Read moreThe Ascension of the Lord
On May 14, the Catholic Church honors Saint Matthias the Apostle, the disciple chosen by the Apostles to replace Judas Iscariot after the Resurrection of Jesus. After the Ascension of Christ, the Apostles gathered in prayer and chose Matthias to become one of the Twelve Apostles. Although little is known about his life, Saint Matthias … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Matthias the Apostle
READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Book of the Acts of the ApostlesActs 1:1-11 In the first book, Theophilus,I dealt with all that Jesus did and taughtuntil the day he was taken up,after giving instructions through the Holy Spiritto the apostles whom he had chosen.He presented himself alive to themby many proofs after … Read moreDaily Bible Reading
The Ascension of the Lord First reading Acts 1:1-11 Jesus was lifted up while they looked on In my earlier work, Theophilus, I dealt with everything Jesus had done and taught from the beginning until the day he gave his instructions to the apostles he had chosen through the Holy Spirit, and was taken up … Read moreThu 14 May