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

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

St. Catherine of Siena: Saint of the Day for Wednesday, April 29, 2026​

Discover More About St. Catherine of Siena with Journey with the Saints St. Catherine of Siena was born during the outbreak of the plague in Siena, Italy on March 25, 1347. She was the 25th child born to her mother, although half of her brothers and sisters did not survive childhood. Catherine herself was a … Read moreSt. Catherine of Siena: Saint of the Day for Wednesday, April 29, 2026​

Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth – Where the Angel Gabriel Appeared to the Virgin Mary

Video from the Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth, traditionally believed to be the home of the Virgin Mary. It is here that the Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and announced that she would conceive and bear Jesus, the Son of God. A sacred place of the “Yes” that changed the history of salvation. The … Read moreChurch of the Annunciation in Nazareth – Where the Angel Gabriel Appeared to the Virgin Mary

The 7 Sacraments in Scripture: A Biblical Foundation

The Catholic Church teaches that the seven sacraments are sacred signs instituted by Christ to give grace. While some believe these are later traditions, each sacrament is firmly rooted in Sacred Scripture. Let’s explore how the Bible reveals the foundation of the seven sacraments. Photo by paul otero garcia on Pexels.com 1. Baptism – New Life in Christ … Read moreThe 7 Sacraments in Scripture: A Biblical Foundation

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