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Kateri Reading 1 Acts 10:34a, 37-43 Peter proceeded to speak and said:“You know what has happened all over Judea,beginning in Galilee after the baptismthat John preached,how God anointed Jesus of Nazarethwith the Holy Spirit and power.He went about doing goodand healing all those oppressed by the devil,for God was with him.We are witnesses of all that … Read moreThe Resurrection of the Lord
Easter Sunday First reading Acts 10:34,37-43 ‘We have eaten and drunk with him after his resurrection’ Peter addressed Cornelius and his household: ‘You must have heard about the recent happenings in Judaea; about Jesus of Nazareth and how he began in Galilee, after John had been preaching baptism. God had anointed him with the Holy … Read moreSun 5 April
St. Vincent Ferrer is the patron saint of builders because of his fame for “building up” and strengthening the Church: through his preaching, missionary work, in his teachings, as confessor and adviser. At Valencia in Spain, this illustrious son of St. Dominic came into the world on January 23, 1357. In the year 1374, he … Read moreSt. Vincent Ferrer: Saint of the Day for Sunday, April 05, 2026
Reading I Genesis 1:1—2:2 In the beginning, when God created the heavens and the earth,the earth was a formless wasteland, and darkness covered the abyss,while a mighty wind swept over the waters. Then God said,“Let there be light,” and there was light.God saw how good the light was.God then separated the light from the darkness.God called … Read moreHoly Saturday At the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter
Today, as we reach the final day of our Lenten journey—Holy Saturday—our hearts rest in solemn quiet before the tomb of our Lord. For forty days we have walked with Jesus through the desert of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. We have carried our small crosses, offered our sacrifices, and allowed His grace to purify our … Read moreDay 40: 40 Days of Lent 2026
Holy Saturday First reading Genesis 1:1-2:2+ God saw all that he had made, and indeed it was very good In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was a formless void, there was darkness over the deep, and God’s spirit hovered over the water.God said, ‘Let there be light’, and … Read moreSat 4 April
Isidore was literally born into a family of saints in sixth century Spain. Two of his brothers, Leander and Fulgentius, and one of his sisters, Florentina, are revered as saints in Spain. It was also a family of leaders and strong minds with Leander and Fulgentius serving as bishops and Florentina as abbess. This didn’t … Read moreSt. Isidore of Seville: Saint of the Day for Saturday, April 04, 2026
“It is finished.” (John 19:3) Today the Church falls silent. No bells ring. No festive music fills the air. The altar is bare, and our hearts feel the weight of what Love was willing to endure for us.On this Good Friday, we stand at the foot of the Cross with Mary, the beloved disciple John, and … Read moreDay 39 of the Great Lent: Good Friday
Reading I Isaiah 52:13—53:12 See, my servant shall prosper, he shall be raised high and greatly exalted. Even as many were amazed at him– so marred was his look beyond human semblance and his appearance beyond that of the sons of man– so shall he startle many nations, because of him … Read moreGood Friday of the Lord’s Passion
Good Friday First reading Isaiah 52:13-53:12 The servant of the Lord, an expiatory Sacrifice See, my servant will prosper,he shall be lifted up, exalted, rise to great heights. As the crowds were appalled on seeing him– so disfigured did he lookthat he seemed no longer human –so will the crowds be astonished at him,and kings stand … Read moreFri 3 April