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Kateri Source: Vaticannews.va A reading from the Book of the Acts of the ApostlesActs 2:42-47 They devoted themselvesto the teaching of the apostles and to the communal life,to the breaking of bread and to the prayers.Awe came upon everyone,and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.All who believed were together and had all things … Read moreDaily Bible Reading
Divine Mercy Sunday (2nd Sunday of Easter) First reading Acts 2:42-47 The faithful all lived together and owned everything in common The whole community remained faithful to the teaching of the apostles, to the brotherhood, to the breaking of bread and to the prayers.The many miracles and signs worked through the apostles made a deep … Read moreSun 12 April
Julius whose feast day is April 12th. Julius was the son of a Roman named Rusticus. He was elected Pope to succeed Pope St. Mark on February 6, 337. Julius was soon involved in the Arian controversy when Eusebius of Nicomedia opposed the return of Athanasius to the See of Alexandria in 338. Eusebius and … Read moreSt. Julius: Saint of the Day for Sunday, April 12, 2026
Reading 1 Acts 4:13-21 Observing the boldness of Peter and John and perceiving them to be uneducated, ordinary men, the leaders, elders, and scribes were amazed, and they recognized them as the companions of Jesus. Then when they saw the man who had been cured standing there with them, they could say nothing in reply. … Read moreSaturday in the Octave of Easter
Source: Vaticannews.va A reading from the Book of the Acts of the ApostlesActs 4:13-21 Observing the boldness of Peter and Johnand perceiving them to be uneducated, ordinary men,the leaders, elders, and scribes were amazed,and they recognized them as the companions of Jesus.Then when they saw the man who had been cured standing there with them,they … Read moreDaily Bible Reading
Easter Saturday First reading Acts 4:13-21 We cannot promise to stop proclaiming what we have seen and heard The rulers, elders and scribes were astonished at the assurance shown by Peter and John, considering they were uneducated laymen; and they recognised them as associates of Jesus; but when they saw the man who had been … Read moreSat 11 April
Foundress of the Sisters of Charity, the Grey Nuns of Canada. St. Marguerite D’Youville was born at Varennes, Quebec, on October 15, Marie Marguerite Dufrost de La Jemmerais. She studied under the Ursulines, married Francois D’Youville in 1722, and became a widow in 1730. She worked to support herself and her three children, devoted much … Read moreSt. Marguerite d’Youville: Saint of the Day for Saturday, April 11, 2026
Servant of Charity and Education On April 10, the Church honors Magdalene of Canossa, a woman of noble birth who chose a life of humility, charity, and service to the poor. Her Life Saint Magdalene of Canossa was born in 1774 in Verona, into a wealthy and aristocratic family. Despite her privileged upbringing, she felt a deep … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Magdalene of Canossa
Reading 1 Acts 4:1-12 After the crippled man had been cured, while Peter and John were still speaking to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple guard, and the Sadducees confronted them, disturbed that they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead. They laid hands on Peter … Read moreFriday in the Octave of Easter
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 10, 2026