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Kateri St. John I, Pope and Martyr (Feast day – May 18) A native of Tuscany in Italy, John was elected Pope while he was still an archdeacon upon the death of Pope Hormisdas in 523. At that time, the ruler of Italy was Theodoric the Goth who subscribed to the Arian brand of Christianity, but … Read moreSt. Pope John I: Saint of the Day for Monday, May 18, 2026
Readings for the Ascension Readings for the Seventh Sunday of Easter Seventh Sunday of Easter Ascension of the Lord – – – 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; Psalm refrain © 1968, 1981, 1997, International … Read moreSeventh Sunday of Easter – Ascension
Readings for the Ascension Readings for the Seventh Sunday of Easter – Ascension Reading 1 Acts 1:12-14 After Jesus had been taken up to heaven the apostlesreturned to Jerusalemfrom the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem,a sabbath day’s journey away. When they entered the citythey went to the upper room where they were staying,Peter … Read moreSeventh Sunday of Easter
Readings for the Seventh Sunday of Easter Readings for the Seventh Sunday of Easter – Ascension Reading 1 Acts 1:1-11 In the first book, Theophilus,I dealt with all that Jesus did and taughtuntil the day he was taken up,after giving instructions through the Holy Spiritto the apostles whom he had chosen.He presented himself alive to … Read moreThe Ascension of the Lord
7th Sunday of Easter First reading Acts 1:12-14 The apostles all joined in continuous prayer with Mary, the mother of Jesus After Jesus was taken up into heaven the apostles went back from the Mount of Olives, as it is called, to Jerusalem, a short distance away, no more than a sabbath walk; and when … Read moreSun 17 May
Franciscan lay brother and mystic. Born to a peasant family at Torre Hermosa, in Aragon, on Whitsunday, he was christened Pascua in honor of the feast. According to accounts of his early life, Paschal labored as a shepherd for his father, performed miracles, and was distinguished for his austerity. He also taught himself to read. … Read moreSt. Paschal Baylon: Saint of the Day for Sunday, May 17, 2026
Reading 1 Acts 18:23-28 After staying in Antioch some time,Paul left and traveled in orderly sequencethrough the Galatian country and Phrygia,bringing strength to all the disciples. A Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria,an eloquent speaker, arrived in Ephesus.He was an authority on the Scriptures.He had been instructed in the Way of the Lord and,with … Read moreSaturday of the Sixth Week of Easter
Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Book of the Acts of the ApostlesActs 18:23-28 After staying in Antioch some time,Paul left and traveled in orderly sequencethrough the Galatian country and Phrygia,bringing strength to all the disciples. A Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria,an eloquent speaker, arrived in Ephesus.He was an … Read moreDaily Bible Reading
Saturday of the 6th week of Eastertide First reading Acts 18:23-28 Apollos demonstrated from the scriptures that Jesus was the Christ Paul came down to Antioch, where he spent a short time before continuing his journey through the Galatian country and then through Phrygia, encouraging all the followers.An Alexandrian Jew named Apollos now arrived in … Read moreSat 16 May
Although little is known about Simon Stock’s early life, legend has it that the name Stock, meaning “tree trunk,” derives from the fact that, beginning at age twelve, he lived as a hermit in a hollow tree trunk of an oak tree. It is also believed that, as a young man, he went on a … Read moreSt. Simon Stock: Saint of the Day for Saturday, May 16, 2026