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Kateri Good Friday First reading Isaiah 52:13-53:12 The servant of the Lord, an expiatory Sacrifice See, my servant will prosper,he shall be lifted up, exalted, rise to great heights. As the crowds were appalled on seeing him– so disfigured did he lookthat he seemed no longer human –so will the crowds be astonished at him,and kings stand … Read moreFri 3 April
Richard of Wyche, also known as Richard of Chichester, was born at Wyche (Droitwich), Worcestershire, England. He was orphaned when he was quite young. He retrieved the fortunes of the mismanaged estate he inherited when he took it over, and then turned it over to his brother Robert. Richard refused marriage and went to Oxford, … Read moreSt. Richard of Wyche: Saint of the Day for Friday, April 03, 2026
O Lord and Master of my life,take from me the spirit of sloth, despair, lust of power, and idle talk.But grant to me, Your servant,the spirit of chastity, humility, patience, and love.Yea, O Lord and King,grant me to see my own sins and not to judge my brother,for blessed are You unto ages of ages. … Read moreDay 38: 40 Days of Lent 2026
Readings for the Thursday of Holy Week Readings for the Holy Thursday – Chrism Mass Reading I Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 The LORD said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt,“This month shall stand at the head of your calendar;you shall reckon it the first month of the year.Tell the whole community of Israel:On … Read moreHoly Thursday-Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Readings for the Thursday of Holy Week Readings for the Holy Thursday-Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper Reading I Isaiah 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me;He has sent me to bring glad tidings to the lowly, to heal the brokenhearted,To proclaim liberty to … Read moreHoly Thursday – Chrism Mass
Readings for the Holy Thursday – Chrism Mass Readings for the Holy Thursday-Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper Chrism Mass Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper – – – Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States, second typical edition, Copyright © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine; … Read moreThursday of Holy Week
Maundy Thursday First reading Exodus 12:1-8,11-14 The Passover is a day of festival for all generations, for ever The Lord said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt:‘This month is to be the first of all the others for you, the first month of your year. Speak to the whole community of Israel … Read moreThu 2 April
Francis was born at Paola, Italy and was educated at the Franciscan friary of San Marco there, and when fifteen became a hermit near Paola. In 1436, he and two companions began a community that is considered the foundation of the Minim Friars. He built a monastery where he had led his eremitical life some … Read moreSt. Francis of Paola: Saint of the Day for Thursday, April 02, 2026
Reading I Isaiah 50:4-9a The Lord GOD has given me a well-trained tongue,That I might know how to speak to the weary a word that will rouse them.Morning after morning he opens my ear that I may hear;And I have not rebelled, have not turned back.I gave my back to those who beat me, my … Read moreWednesday of Holy Week
Saint Hugh of Grenoble (1053–1132) was a French bishop renowned for his holiness, charity, and devotion to reforming the Church. Born into a noble family, Hugh entered monastic life and later became the Bishop of Grenoble. He dedicated himself to the spiritual and material welfare of his people, caring for the poor, defending the Church from … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Hugh of Grenoble