VEYM LEAGUE OF CHAPTERS
Kateri O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary,I offer You my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this dayfor all the intentions of Your Sacred Heart,in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world,for the salvation of souls, the reparation of sins,the reunion of all Christians,and in particular for the intentions of … Read moreCatholic Prayer for April 9, 2026
On April 9, the Church honors Casilda of Toledo, a woman whose life was transformed by compassion, faith, and love for the poor. Her Life Saint Casilda was born into a Muslim royal family in Toledo during the 11th century. Despite her privileged upbringing, she developed a deep compassion for Christian prisoners who were suffering under harsh conditions. … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Casilda: From Royalty to Charity
Easter Thursday First reading Acts 3:11-26 You killed the prince of life: God, however, raised him from the dead Everyone came running towards Peter and John in great excitement, to the Portico of Solomon, as it is called, where the man was still clinging to Peter and John. When Peter saw the people he addressed … Read moreThu 9 April
Also known as Waltrude or Waudru, she was the daughter of Saints Walbert and Bertilia and sister of St. Aldegunus of Maubeuge. Marrying St. Vincent Madelgarius, she became the mother of saints Landericus, Madalberta, Adeltrudis, and Dentelin. When her husband chose to become a monk about 643 in the monastery of Hautrnont, France, he had … Read moreSt. Waldetrudis: Saint of the Day for Thursday, April 09, 2026
Reading 1 Acts 3:1-10 Peter and John were going up to the temple area for the three o’clock hour of prayer. And a man crippled from birth was carried and placed at the gate of the temple called “the Beautiful Gate” every day to beg for alms from the people who entered the temple. When … Read moreWednesday in the Octave of Easter
Lord Jesus, risen and alive,You walked with Your disciples on the road to Emmaus and opened their eyes to the Scriptures.Open our hearts today to recognize You in the breaking of the bread,in Your Word, and in one another.Strengthen our faith, fill us with Easter joy,and help us to be witnesses of Your Resurrection. Through the … Read moreCatholic Prayer for April 8, 2026
In 1964, Pope Paul VI issued the Second Vatican Council’s “Decree on Ecumenism,” called Unitatis Redintegratio, which translates from Latin as “The Restoration of Unity.” Right there, we see that the whole notion of denominationalism is wrong. And to their credit, the mostly Protestant thinkers involved in the “Baptism, Eucharist, Ministry” document from the World Council … Read moreWhy the Catholic Church is NOT a Denomination
On April 8, the Church honors Julie Billiart, a woman of deep faith, courage, and joy who devoted her life to teaching and trusting completely in God’s providence. Her Life Saint Julie Billiart was born in 1751 in Cuvilly, France. From a young age, she showed a strong love for God and a desire to help others … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Julie Billiart: Apostle of Joy and Trust in God
Easter Wednesday First reading Acts 3:1-10 I will give you what I have: in the name of Jesus, walk! Once, when Peter and John were going up to the Temple for the prayers at the ninth hour, it happened that there was a man being carried past. He was a cripple from birth; and they … Read moreWed 8 April
St. Julie (Julia) Billiart was born in 1751 and died in 1816. As a child, playing “school” was Julie’s favorite game. When she was sixteen, to help support her family, she began to teach “for real”. She sat on a haystack during the noon recess and told the biblical parables to the workers. Julie carried … Read moreSt. Julie Billiart: Saint of the Day for Wednesday, April 08, 2026