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Tuesday of the 5th week of Eastertide, or Saint Pius V, Pope First reading Acts 14:19-28 They gave an account of how God had opened the door of faith to the pagans Some Jews arrived from Antioch and Iconium, and turned the people against the apostles. They stoned Paul and dragged him outside the town, … Read moreTue 30 April

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 moreMon 29 April

5th Sunday of Easter First reading Acts 9:26-31 Barnabas explained how the Lord had appeared to Saul on his journey When Saul got to Jerusalem he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him: they could not believe he was really a disciple. Barnabas, however, took charge of him, introduced him … Read moreSun 28 April

Saturday of the 4th week of Eastertide First reading Acts 13:44-52 Since you have rejected the word of God, we must turn to the pagans The next sabbath almost the whole town assembled to hear the word of God. When they saw the crowds, the Jews, prompted by jealousy, used blasphemies and contradicted everything Paul … Read moreSat 27 April

Friday of the 4th week of Eastertide First reading Acts 13:26-33 God has fulfilled his promise by raising Jesus from the dead Paul stood up in the synagogue at Antioch in Pisidia, held up a hand for silence and began to speak:‘My brothers, sons of Abraham’s race, and all you who fear God, this message … Read moreFri 26 April

Saint Mark, Evangelist First reading 1 Peter 5:5-14 My son, Mark, sends you greetings All wrap yourselves in humility to be servants of each other, because God refuses the proud and will always favour the humble. Bow down, then, before the power of God now, and he will raise you up on the appointed day; … Read moreThu 25 April

Wednesday of the 4th week of Eastertide, or Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Priest, Martyr First reading Acts 12:24-13:5 ‘I want Barnabas and Saul set apart’ The word of God continued to spread and to gain followers. Barnabas and Saul completed their task and came back from Jerusalem, bringing John Mark with them.In the church at … Read moreWed 24 April

Tuesday of the 4th week of Eastertide, or Saint George, Martyr , or Saint Adalbert of Prague, Bishop, Martyr First reading Acts 11:19-26 They started preaching to the Greeks, proclaiming the Lord Jesus Those who had escaped during the persecution that happened because of Stephen travelled as far as Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch, but … Read moreTue 23 April

Monday of the 4th week of Eastertide First reading Acts 11:1-18 God can grant even the pagans the repentance that leads to life The apostles and the brothers in Judaea heard that the pagans too had accepted the word of God, and when Peter came up to Jerusalem the Jews criticised him and said, ‘So … Read moreMon 22 April

4th Sunday of Easter First reading Acts 4:8-12 The name of Jesus Christ is the only name in which we can be saved Filled with the Holy Spirit, Peter said: ‘Rulers of the people, and elders! If you are questioning us today about an act of kindness to a cripple, and asking us how he … Read moreSun 21 April