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Kateri St. Lydwine is the patroness of sickness Lydwine of Schiedam was born at Schiedam, Holland, one of nine children of a working man. After an injury in her youth, she became bedridden and suffered the rest of her life from various illnesses and diseases. She experienced mystical gifts, including supernatural visions of heaven, hell, purgatory, … Read moreSt. Lydwine: Saint of the Day for Tuesday, April 14, 2026
But let all who take refuge in you [O Lord] be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you. The post Psalm of the Day: Psalm 5:11 appeared first on NOVENA PRAYER.
Reading 1 Acts 4:23-31 After their release Peter and John went back to their own people and reported what the chief priests and elders had told them. And when they heard it, they raised their voices to God with one accord and said, “Sovereign Lord, maker of heaven and earth and the sea and all … Read moreMonday of the Second Week of Easter
In Honor of Saint Martin I O God,who didst grant blessed Pope Martinthe grace to stand firmfor the truth of Thy Churchand to endure suffering for the sake of Christ,grant, we beseech Thee,that we may be strengthened by his exampleand remain steadfast in the confession of the true faith. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son,who … Read moreCatholic Prayer for April 13, 2026
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)