Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church

Reading I Genesis 3:9-15, 20 After Adam had eaten of the tree,            the LORD God called to him and asked him, “Where are you?”He answered, “I heard you in the garden;            but I was afraid, because I was naked,            so I hid myself.”Then he asked, “Who told you that you were naked?You have eaten, then,            … Read moreMemorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church

Mon 25 May

Mary, Mother of the Church First reading Genesis 3:9-15,20 The mother of all those who live After Adam had eaten of the tree the Lord God called to him. ‘Where are you?’ he asked. ‘I heard the sound of you in the garden;’ he replied ‘I was afraid because I was naked, so I hid.’ … Read moreMon 25 May

St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi: Saint of the Day for Monday, May 25, 2026​

It would be easy to concentrate on the mystical experiences God gave this saint, rather than on her life. In fact, it would be difficult to do differently, so overwhelming were those gifts from God. The temptation for many modern readers (including the author) would be to see little to identify with in these graces … Read moreSt. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi: Saint of the Day for Monday, May 25, 2026​

Pentecost Sunday: The Birth of the Catholic Church and the Coming of the Holy Spirit

Pentecost is one of the greatest and most important feasts in the Catholic Church. While Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ and Easter celebrates His Resurrection, Pentecost celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church itself. For Catholics around the world, Pentecost is not simply a historical event remembered … Read morePentecost Sunday: The Birth of the Catholic Church and the Coming of the Holy Spirit

Pentecost Sunday

Readings for the Pentecost Sunday Readings for the Pentecost Sunday – Vigil Mass Readings for the Pentecost Sunday – Mass during the Day    Reading 1 Genesis 11:1-9 The whole world spoke the same language, using the same words.While the people were migrating in the east,they came upon a valley in the land of Shinar and … Read morePentecost Sunday

Pentecost Sunday

Readings for the Pentecost Sunday – Vigil Mass Readings for the Pentecost Sunday – Mass during the Day    Readings for the Extended Vigil At the Vigil Mass Extended Vigil Mass during the Day – – – Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States, second typical edition, Copyright © 2001, 1998, … Read morePentecost Sunday

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