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Kateri Today, as we reach the final day of our Lenten journey—Holy Saturday—our hearts rest in solemn quiet before the tomb of our Lord. For forty days we have walked with Jesus through the desert of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. We have carried our small crosses, offered our sacrifices, and allowed His grace to purify our … Read moreDay 40: 40 Days of Lent 2026
Holy Saturday First reading Genesis 1:1-2:2+ God saw all that he had made, and indeed it was very good In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was a formless void, there was darkness over the deep, and God’s spirit hovered over the water.God said, ‘Let there be light’, and … Read moreSat 4 April
Isidore was literally born into a family of saints in sixth century Spain. Two of his brothers, Leander and Fulgentius, and one of his sisters, Florentina, are revered as saints in Spain. It was also a family of leaders and strong minds with Leander and Fulgentius serving as bishops and Florentina as abbess. This didn’t … Read moreSt. Isidore of Seville: Saint of the Day for Saturday, April 04, 2026
“It is finished.” (John 19:3) Today the Church falls silent. No bells ring. No festive music fills the air. The altar is bare, and our hearts feel the weight of what Love was willing to endure for us.On this Good Friday, we stand at the foot of the Cross with Mary, the beloved disciple John, and … Read moreDay 39 of the Great Lent: Good Friday
Reading I Isaiah 52:13—53:12 See, my servant shall prosper, he shall be raised high and greatly exalted. Even as many were amazed at him– so marred was his look beyond human semblance and his appearance beyond that of the sons of man– so shall he startle many nations, because of him … Read moreGood Friday of the Lord’s Passion
Good Friday First reading Isaiah 52:13-53:12 The servant of the Lord, an expiatory Sacrifice See, my servant will prosper,he shall be lifted up, exalted, rise to great heights. As the crowds were appalled on seeing him– so disfigured did he lookthat he seemed no longer human –so will the crowds be astonished at him,and kings stand … Read moreFri 3 April
Richard of Wyche, also known as Richard of Chichester, was born at Wyche (Droitwich), Worcestershire, England. He was orphaned when he was quite young. He retrieved the fortunes of the mismanaged estate he inherited when he took it over, and then turned it over to his brother Robert. Richard refused marriage and went to Oxford, … Read moreSt. Richard of Wyche: Saint of the Day for Friday, April 03, 2026
O Lord and Master of my life,take from me the spirit of sloth, despair, lust of power, and idle talk.But grant to me, Your servant,the spirit of chastity, humility, patience, and love.Yea, O Lord and King,grant me to see my own sins and not to judge my brother,for blessed are You unto ages of ages. … Read moreDay 38: 40 Days of Lent 2026
Readings for the Thursday of Holy Week Readings for the Holy Thursday – Chrism Mass Reading I Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 The LORD said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt,“This month shall stand at the head of your calendar;you shall reckon it the first month of the year.Tell the whole community of Israel:On … Read moreHoly Thursday-Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Readings for the Thursday of Holy Week Readings for the Holy Thursday-Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper Reading I Isaiah 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me;He has sent me to bring glad tidings to the lowly, to heal the brokenhearted,To proclaim liberty to … Read moreHoly Thursday – Chrism Mass