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Kateri Pope Saint Pius V (1504–1572) was a Dominican friar who became one of the great reforming popes of the Church. Known for his deep holiness and strong leadership, he worked tirelessly to renew the Church during a time of great challenge. He promoted reverence in the liturgy and helped standardize the Roman Missal, strengthening unity … Read moreSaint of the Day: Pope Saint Pius V
Thursday of the 4th week of Eastertide, or Saint Pius V, Pope First reading Acts 13:13-25 God has raised up one of David’s descendants, Jesus, as Saviour Paul and his friends went by sea from Paphos to Perga in Pamphylia where John left them to go back to Jerusalem. The others carried on from Perga … Read moreThu 30 April
Pope from 1566-1572 and one of the foremost leaders of the Catholic Reformation. Born Antonio Ghislieri in Bosco, Italy, to a poor family, he labored as a shepherd until the age of fourteen and then joined the Dominicans, being ordained in 1528. Called Brother Michele, he studied at Bologna and Genoa, and then taught theology … Read moreSt. Pius V, Pope: Saint of the Day for Thursday, April 30, 2026
Readings for the Memorial of Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church Reading I Acts 12:24—13:5a The word of God continued to spread and grow. After Barnabas and Saul completed their relief mission,they returned to Jerusalem,taking with them John, who is called Mark. Now there were in the Church at Antioch prophets … Read moreMemorial of Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church
One of the alternative explanations offered to the resurrection of Jesus is the idea that, on Easter morning, the disciples simply went to the wrong tomb, one that happened to be empty, and concluded that Jesus had risen from the dead. There are multiple problems with this hypothesis. Here are the biggest ones: 1) The … Read moreThe Wrong Tomb Hypothesis
Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin, Doctor First reading 1 John 1:5-2:2 The blood of Jesus Christ purifies us all from sin This is what we have heard from Jesus Christ,and the message that we are announcing to you:God is light; there is no darkness in him at all.If we say that we are in union … Read moreWed 29 April
Discover More About St. Catherine of Siena with Journey with the Saints St. Catherine of Siena was born during the outbreak of the plague in Siena, Italy on March 25, 1347. She was the 25th child born to her mother, although half of her brothers and sisters did not survive childhood. Catherine herself was a … Read moreSt. Catherine of Siena: Saint of the Day for Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Reading 1 Acts 11:19-26 Those who had been scattered by the persecutionthat arose because of Stephenwent as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch,preaching the word to no one but Jews.There were some Cypriots and Cyrenians among them, however,who came to Antioch and began to speak to the Greeks as well,proclaiming the Lord Jesus.The hand of … Read moreTuesday of the Fourth Week of Easter
Video from the Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth, traditionally believed to be the home of the Virgin Mary. It is here that the Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and announced that she would conceive and bear Jesus, the Son of God. A sacred place of the “Yes” that changed the history of salvation. The … Read moreChurch of the Annunciation in Nazareth – Where the Angel Gabriel Appeared to the Virgin Mary
Prayer for the Day (Morning Offering) O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer You my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day for 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, … Read moreCatholic Prayer for April 28, 2026