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Kateri On April 13, the Church honors Pope Martin I, a courageous pope who defended the truth of the Catholic faith even in the face of persecution and exile. His Life Saint Martin I was born in Italy and became pope in 649. At a time when the Church was troubled by the heresy known as Monothelitism—which … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Martin I: Defender of the True Faith
Source: Vaticannews.va A reading from the Book of the Acts of the ApostlesActs 4:23-31 After their release Peter and John went back to their own peopleand reported what the chief priests and elders had told them.And when they heard it,they raised their voices to God with one accordand said, “Sovereign Lord, maker of heaven and … Read moreDaily Bible Reading
Monday of the 2nd week of Eastertide, or Saint Martin I, Pope, Martyr First reading Acts 4:23-31 They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to proclaim the word of God boldly As soon as Peter and John were released they went to the community and told them everything the chief priests and … Read moreMon 13 April
Martin I lay too sick to fight on a couch in front of the altar when the soldiers burst into the Lateran basilica. He had come to the church when he heard the soldiers had landed. But the thought of kidnapping a sick pope from the house of God didn’t stop the soldiers from grabbing … Read morePope Saint Martin I: Saint of the Day for Monday, April 13, 2026
Why should I believe that Jesus is the Jewish Messiah? In Judaism, the Messiah has been understood a number of ways, and there is no single understanding of messianic prophecy or what the Messiah will do. Jesus did not wish to be a political revolutionary at his first coming, but the Christian faith holds that … Read moreJesus the Messiah
Reading 1 Acts 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 in common;they would sell their property and possessionsand divide them … Read moreSecond Sunday of Easter (or Sunday of Divine Mercy)
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