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Kateri Monday of the 3rd week of Eastertide First reading Acts 6:8-15 They could not get the better of Stephen because the Spirit prompted what he said Stephen was filled with grace and power and began to work miracles and great signs among the people. But then certain people came forward to debate with Stephen, some … Read moreMon 20 April
When St. Mamertinus was Abbot of the monastery which St. Germanus had founded at Auxerre, there came to him a young man called Marcian (also known as Marian), a fugitive from Bourges then occupied by the Visigoths. St. Mamertinus gave him the habit, and the novice edified all his piety and obedience. The Abbot, wishing … Read moreSt. Marian: Saint of the Day for Monday, April 20, 2026
Reading 1 Acts 2:14, 22-33 Then Peter stood up with the Eleven,raised his voice, and proclaimed:“You who are Jews, indeed all of you staying in Jerusalem.Let this be known to you, and listen to my words.You who are Israelites, hear these words.Jesus the Nazarene was a man commended to you by Godwith mighty deeds, wonders, … Read moreThird Sunday of Easter
Short BiographySaint Expedite was a Roman soldier and a Christian martyr, believed to have lived in the early centuries of the Church. According to tradition, he was a commander in the Roman army who decided to convert to Christianity. As the story goes, when he resolved to follow Christ, a spirit of evil tried to … Read moreSaint of the Day: St. Expedite
Source: Vaticannews.va A reading from the Acts of the ApostlesActs 2:14, 22-33 Then Peter stood up with the Eleven,raised his voice, and proclaimed:“You who are Jews, indeed all of you staying in Jerusalem.Let this be known to you, and listen to my words.You who are Israelites, hear these words.Jesus the Nazarene was a man commended … Read moreDaily Bible Reading
3rd Sunday of Easter First reading Acts 2:14,22-33 God raised this man Jesus to life, and all of us are witnesses to this On the day of Pentecost Peter stood up with the Eleven and addressed the crowd in a loud voice: ‘Men of Israel, listen to what I am going to say: Jesus the … Read moreSun 19 April
Archbishop and “the First Martyr of Canterbury.” He was born in 953 and became a monk in the Deerhurst Monastery in Gloucester, England, asking after a few years to become a hermit. He received permission for this vocation and retired to a small hut near Somerset, England. In 984 Alphege assumed the role of abbot … Read moreSt. Alphege: Saint of the Day for Sunday, April 19, 2026
Source: Vaticannews.va A reading from the Acts of the ApostlesActs 6:1-7 As the number of disciples continued to grow,the Hellenists complained against the Hebrewsbecause their widowswere being neglected in the daily distribution.So the Twelve called together the community of the disciples and said,“It is not right for us to neglect the word of God to … Read moreDaily Bible Reading
Reading 1 Acts 6:1-7 As the number of disciples continued to grow,the Hellenists complained against the Hebrewsbecause their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution.So the Twelve called together the community of the disciples and said,“It is not right for us to neglect the word of God to serve at table.Brothers, select from among you … Read moreSaturday of the Second Week of Easter
Saturday of the 2nd week of Eastertide First reading Acts 6:1-7 They elected seven men full of the Holy Spirit About this time, when the number of disciples was increasing, the Hellenists made a complaint against the Hebrews: in the daily distribution their own widows were being overlooked. So the Twelve called a full meeting … Read moreSat 18 April