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Friday of the 5th week of Eastertide First reading Acts 15:22-31 It has been decided by the Holy Spirit and by us not to burden you beyond these essentials The apostles and elders decided to choose delegates to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; the whole church concurred with this. They chose Judas known … Read moreFri 8 May
Cistercian archbishop. Peter was born near Vienne, in Dauphine, France, and joined the Cistercian Order at Bonneveaux at the age of twenty with his two brothers and father. Known for his piety, at age thirty he was sent to serve as the first abbot of Tamie, in the Tarantaise Mountains, between Geneva and Savoy. There … Read moreSt. Peter of Tarantaise: Saint of the Day for Friday, May 08, 2026
For centuries, Catholics around the world have honored the month of May as a special time dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. As flowers bloom and the beauty of spring fills the earth, the Church turns her heart toward the Mother of God, celebrating her purity, humility, and loving care for all Christians. The tradition … Read moreWhy May Is Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary
Reading I Acts 15:7-21 After much debate had taken place,Peter got up and said to the Apostles and the presbyters,“My brothers, you are well aware that from early daysGod made his choice among you that through my mouththe Gentiles would hear the word of the Gospel and believe.And God, who knows the heart,bore witness by … Read moreThursday of the Fifth Week of Easter
Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Book of the Acts of the ApostlesActs 15:7-21 After much debate had taken place,Peter got up and said to the Apostles and the presbyters,“My brothers, you are well aware that from early daysGod made his choice among you that through my mouththe Gentiles would hear … Read moreDaily Bible Reading
Saint Rose Venerini (1656–1728) was an Italian nun and educator who dedicated her life to the Christian formation of young girls and women. Born in Viterbo, Italy, she originally desired a contemplative religious life, but God called her to a different mission—teaching and educating the poor. At a time when many girls had little access … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Rose Venerini
Morning Offering O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer You my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day for 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 … Read moreCatholic Prayer for May 7, 2026
Thursday of the 5th week of Eastertide First reading Acts 15:7-21 I rule that we do not make things more difficult for the pagans who turn to God After the discussion had gone on a long time, Peter stood up and addressed the apostles and the elders.‘My brothers,’ he said ‘you know perfectly well that … Read moreThu 7 May
Blessed Rose was born at Viterbo in 1656, the daughter of Godfrey Venerini, a physician. Upon the death of a young man who had been paying court to her, she entered a convent, but after a few months had to return home to look after her widowed mother. Rose use to gather the women and … Read moreSt. Rose Venerini: Saint of the Day for Thursday, May 07, 2026
Daily Morning Offering 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 May 6, 2026