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Kateri Discover More About St. Mark with Journey with the Saints Much of what we know about St. Mark, the author of the Second Gospel, comes largely from the New Testament and early Christian traditions. Mark the Evangelist is believed to be the ‘John Mark’ referred to in the Acts of the Apostles, the history of … Read moreSt. Mark: Saint of the Day for Saturday, April 25, 2026
O 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 of … Read moreCatholic Prayer for April 24, 2026
Reading 1 Acts 9:1-20 Saul, still breathing murderous threats against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, that, if he should find any men or women who belonged to the Way, he might bring them back to Jerusalem in chains. On his … Read moreFriday of the Third Week of Easter
READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Book of the Acts of the ApostlesActs 9:1-20 Saul, still breathing murderous threats against the disciples of the Lord,went to the high priest and asked himfor letters to the synagogues in Damascus, that,if he should find any men or women who belonged to the Way,he might bring … Read moreDaily Bible Reading
BiographySaint Fidelis of Sigmaringen was born in 1577 in Germany. He was first trained as a lawyer and was known for his honesty and defense of the poor. However, feeling called to a deeper life of service, he left his successful career and joined the Capuchin Franciscans, taking the name Fidelis, which means “faithful.” As … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen
Friday of the 3rd week of Eastertide, or Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Priest, Martyr First reading Acts 9:1-20 This man is my chosen instrument to bring my name before the pagans Saul was still breathing threats to slaughter the Lord’s disciples. He had gone to the high priest and asked for letters addressed to the … Read moreFri 24 April
Franciscan Capuchin martyr. He was born Mark Rey is Sigmaringen, Germany, in 1577. A practicing lawyer, he traveled across Europe as a tutor to aristocrats but then started defending the poor. In 1612, he became a Franciscan Capuchin monk, taking the name of Fidelis. A missionary to Grisons, Switzerland, Fidelis was so successful that local … Read moreSt. Fidelis of Sigmaringen: Saint of the Day for Friday, April 24, 2026
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