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Kateri One of the more common arguments to the Resurrection is that Jesus passed out or “swooned” on the cross. Unless you broke the legs of the victims, it could take days for a person to die, but the Gospels report that Jesus died unusually quickly: Joseph of Arimathea, a respected member of the council, who … Read moreDebunking Arguments Against the Resurrection: The Swoon Hypothesis
Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle.Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host,by the power of God,thrust into hell Satan and all the evil spiritswho prowl about the world seeking … Read moreCatholic Prayer for May 8, 2026
Saint Victor Maurus was a Christian soldier and martyr who lived during the early centuries of the Church. He served in the Roman army in Milan during a time of persecution against Christians under Emperor Maximian. Though he was respected as a brave soldier, Victor’s greatest loyalty was to Jesus Christ. When ordered to renounce … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Victor Maurus
Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Book of the Acts of the ApostlesActs 15:22-31 The Apostles and presbyters, in agreement with the whole Church,decided to choose representativesand to send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas.The ones chosen were Judas, who was called Barsabbas,and Silas, leaders among the brothers.This is the … Read moreDaily Bible Reading
Friday of the 5th week of Eastertide First reading Acts 15:22-31 It has been decided by the Holy Spirit and by us not to burden you beyond these essentials The apostles and elders decided to choose delegates to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; the whole church concurred with this. They chose Judas known … Read moreFri 8 May
Cistercian archbishop. Peter was born near Vienne, in Dauphine, France, and joined the Cistercian Order at Bonneveaux at the age of twenty with his two brothers and father. Known for his piety, at age thirty he was sent to serve as the first abbot of Tamie, in the Tarantaise Mountains, between Geneva and Savoy. There … Read moreSt. Peter of Tarantaise: Saint of the Day for Friday, May 08, 2026
For centuries, Catholics around the world have honored the month of May as a special time dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. As flowers bloom and the beauty of spring fills the earth, the Church turns her heart toward the Mother of God, celebrating her purity, humility, and loving care for all Christians. The tradition … Read moreWhy May Is Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary
Reading I Acts 15:7-21 After much debate had taken place,Peter got up and said to the Apostles and the presbyters,“My brothers, you are well aware that from early daysGod made his choice among you that through my mouththe Gentiles would hear the word of the Gospel and believe.And God, who knows the heart,bore witness by … Read moreThursday of the Fifth Week of Easter
Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Book of the Acts of the ApostlesActs 15:7-21 After much debate had taken place,Peter got up and said to the Apostles and the presbyters,“My brothers, you are well aware that from early daysGod made his choice among you that through my mouththe Gentiles would hear … Read moreDaily Bible Reading
Saint Rose Venerini (1656–1728) was an Italian nun and educator who dedicated her life to the Christian formation of young girls and women. Born in Viterbo, Italy, she originally desired a contemplative religious life, but God called her to a different mission—teaching and educating the poor. At a time when many girls had little access … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Rose Venerini