Novena Prayer

READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Book of the Acts of the ApostlesActs 8:26-40 The angel of the Lord spoke to Philip,“Get up and head south on the roadthat goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza, the desert route.”So he got up and set out.Now there was an Ethiopian eunuch,a court official of the … Read moreDaily Bible Reading

April 23 is the optional memorial of St. George, the martyr . St. George is one of the most beloved saints in the Catholic Church — a courageous soldier and dragon-slayer in legend, but above all a faithful witness to Christ who gave his life for the faith around the year 303. Here is a traditional Prayer … Read moreDaily Catholic Prayer for April 23, 2026

BiographySaint George was a Roman soldier and a Christian martyr who lived in the early centuries of the Church. He served in the Roman army but remained faithful to Christ during a time of persecution. When ordered to renounce his faith, George refused, choosing instead to stand firm in his love for Jesus. Because of … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint George

Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Book of the Acts of the ApostlesActs 8:1b-8 There broke out a severe persecution of the Church in Jerusalem,and all were scatteredthroughout the countryside of Judea and Samaria,except the Apostles.Devout men buried Stephen and made a loud lament over him.Saul, meanwhile, was trying to destroy the … Read moreDaily Bible Reading

Morning OfferingO Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary,I offer you my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this dayfor 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,the reunion of all Christians,and in particular for the intentions … Read moreCatholic Prayer for April 22, 2026

Short BiographySaint Mary Salome was one of the holy women who faithfully followed Jesus during His ministry. She is traditionally identified as the mother of the Apostles James and John, and a devoted disciple who served the Lord with love and generosity. She was present at the Crucifixion, standing near the Cross when many others … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Mary Salome

O God, who open wide the gates of the heavenly Kingdomto those reborn of water and the Holy Spirit,pour out on your servants an increase of the grace you have bestowed,that, having been purged of all sins,they may lack nothing that in your kindness you have promised.Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,who lives and … Read moreCatholic Prayer for April 21, 2026

BiographySaint Anselm of Canterbury was born in 1033 in Aosta, in present-day Italy. From a young age, he showed a deep desire to seek God and understand the truths of the faith. After facing difficulties in his early life, he eventually entered the Benedictine monastery of Bec in France, where his wisdom and holiness quickly … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Anselm of Canterbury

Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Book of the Acts of the ApostlesActs 7:51—8:1a Stephen said to the people, the elders, and the scribes:“You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears,you always oppose the Holy Spirit;you are just like your ancestors.Which of the prophets did your ancestors not persecute?They put to death … Read moreDaily Bible Reading

Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Acts of the Apostles6:8-15 Stephen, filled with grace and power,was working great wonders and signs among the people.Certain members of the so-called Synagogue of Freedmen,Cyreneans, and Alexandrians,and people from Cilicia and Asia,came forward and debated with Stephen,but they could not withstand the wisdom and the Spirit … Read moreDaily Bible Reading