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Kateri Early Christians are a wonderful example of the unity for which Christ prayed at the Last Supper: And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. . . . And all who believed were together and had all things in common (Acts 2:42-44). Their unity grew … Read moreMary’s Virginity
Reading 1 Acts 18:9-18 One night while Paul was in Corinth, the Lord said to him in a vision,“Do not be afraid.Go on speaking, and do not be silent, for I am with you.No one will attack and harm you,for I have many people in this city.”He settled there for a year and a halfand … Read moreFriday of the Sixth Week of Easter
Lord Jesus Christ,after Your glorious Ascension into Heaven,You promised not to leave us alone,but to send the Holy Spirit upon Your people. As the Apostles and the Blessed Virgin Marywaited in prayer in the Upper Room in Jerusalem,help us also to prepare our heartsto receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Fill us with: wisdom … Read moreCatholic Prayer for May 15, 2026
When Jesus ascended into Heaven, it was not the end of His presence with us — it was the beginning of a new mission for the Church and for every Christian soul. The Ascension of the Lord reminds us that Jesus Christ has opened the gates of Heaven for humanity. Before ascending to the Father, … Read moreJesus Ascended to Heaven: Now We Must Prepare Our Hearts for the Holy Spirit
On May 15, the Catholic Church honors Saint Isidore the Farmer, a humble and faithful farmer from Spain known for his deep trust in God, charity toward the poor, and simple life of holiness. Born near Madrid in the 12th century, Isidore worked as a laborer on a farm for most of his life. Despite … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Isidore the Farmer
READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Book of the Acts of the ApostlesActs 18:9-18 One night while Paul was in Corinth, the Lord said to him in a vision,“Do not be afraid.Go on speaking, and do not be silent, for I am with you.No one will attack and harm you,for I have many … Read moreDaily Bible Reading
Friday of the 6th week of Eastertide First reading Acts 18:9-18 ‘I have many people on my side in this city’ At Corinth one night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision, ‘Do not be afraid to speak out, nor allow yourself to be silenced: I am with you. I have so many people … Read moreFri 15 May
Dymphna was born in Ireland sometime in the seventh century to a pagan father and devout Christian mother. When she was fourteen, she consecrated herself to Christ and took a vow of chastity. Soon afterward, her mother died and her father – who had loved his wife deeply – began to suffer a rapid deterioration … Read moreSt. Dymphna: Saint of the Day for Friday, May 15, 2026
The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord celebrates the moment when Jesus Christ ascended into Heaven forty days after His Resurrection. Before ascending to the Father, Christ blessed His disciples and commanded them to continue spreading the Gospel to all nations. The Ascension is not a farewell, but a promise of hope. Jesus opened … Read morePrayer for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
Prayer for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord O Jesus, King of glory,You ascended triumphantly to the Father’s right hand.Through Your Ascension, You opened the gates of heavenand prepared a place for us. Grant that we may desire the things that are above,not the things of earth,and that one day we may follow You … Read moreCatholic Prayer for May 14, 2026