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Kateri Reading 1 Acts 25:13b-21 King Agrippa and Bernice arrived in Caesareaon a visit to Festus.Since they spent several days there,Festus referred Paul’s case to the king, saying,“There is a man here left in custody by Felix.When I was in Jerusalem the chief priests and the elders of the Jewsbrought charges against him and demanded his … Read moreFriday of the Seventh Week of Easter
On May 22, the Catholic Church honors Saint Rita of Cascia, one of the most beloved saints known for her patience, forgiveness, and trust in God during great suffering. Saint Rita was born in Italy in the 14th century. As a young woman, she desired to become a nun, but instead entered into marriage according … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Rita of Cascia
Friday of the 7th week of Eastertide, or Saint Rita of Cascia First reading Acts 25:13-21 ‘I ordered Paul to be remanded until I could send him to Caesar’ King Agrippa and Bernice arrived in Caesarea and paid their respects to Festus. Their visit lasted several days, and Festus put Paul’s case before the king. … Read moreFri 22 May
Saint Rita was born Margherita Lotti in Roccaporena, Italy in 1381. The day after her baptism, Rita was surrounded by a swarm of white bees, which went in and out of her infant mouth without hurting her. Rather than being alarmed, her family believed she was marked to be virtuous and devoted to God. At … Read moreSt. Rita: Saint of the Day for Friday, May 22, 2026
Heavenly Father,as we continue the journey between the Ascension of Your Sonand the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost,fill our hearts with hope, faith, and holy expectation. Like the Apostles and the Blessed Virgin Marygathered in prayer in the Upper Room in Jerusalem,teach us to wait upon You with trust and perseverance. Come, Holy … Read moreCatholic Prayer for May 21, 2026
READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Book of the Acts of the ApostlesActs 22:30; 23:6-11 Wishing to determine the truthabout why Paul was being accused by the Jews,the commander freed himand ordered the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin to convene.Then he brought Paul down and made him stand before them. Paul was … Read moreDaily Bible Reading
On May 21, the Catholic Church honors Saint Christopher Magallanes and his companion martyrs, who courageously gave their lives for the Catholic faith during religious persecution in Mexico. Saint Christopher Magallanes was born in Mexico in 1869 and became a devoted priest known for his deep faith, charity, and dedication to serving the people. During … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Christopher Magallanes
Reading 1 Acts 22:30; 23:6-11 Wishing to determine the truthabout why Paul was being accused by the Jews,the commander freed himand ordered the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin to convene.Then he brought Paul down and made him stand before them. Paul was aware that some were Sadducees and some Pharisees,so he called out before … Read moreThursday of the Seventh Week of Easter
Thursday of the 7th week of Eastertide, or Saint Christopher Magallanes and his Companions, Martyrs First reading Acts 22:30,23:6-11 ‘You have borne witness in Jerusalem: now you must do the same in Rome’ Since the tribune wanted to know what precise charge the Jews were bringing, he freed Paul and gave orders for a meeting … Read moreThu 21 May
Eugene de Mazenod was born on August 1, 1782, at Aix-en-Provence in France. Early in life he experienced the upheaval of the French Revolution. None the less, he entered the seminary, and following ordination he returned to labor in Aix-en-Provence. That area had suffered greatly during the Revolution and was not really a safe place … Read moreSt. Eugene de Mazenod: Saint of the Day for Thursday, May 21, 2026