Novena Prayer

But you, O God, do see trouble and grief; you consider it to take it in hand. The victim commits himself to you; you are the helper of the fatherless. The post Psalm of the Day: Psalm 10:14 appeared first on NOVENA PRAYER.

God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them. The post Verse of the Day: Hebrews 6:10 appeared first on NOVENA PRAYER.

Collect Prayer for Saint John I (from the Roman Missal) O God, who reward faithful soulsand who have consecrated this dayby the martyrdom of Pope Saint John the First,graciously hear the prayers of your peopleand grant that we, who venerate his merits,may imitate his constancy in the faith. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,who lives … Read moreCatholic Prayer for May 18, 2026

READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Book of the Acts of the ApostlesActs 19:1-8 While Apollos was in Corinth,Paul traveled through the interior of the countryand down to Ephesus where he found some disciples. He said to them,“Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you became believers?”They answered him,“We have never even heard that … Read moreDaily Bible Reading

On May 18, the Catholic Church honors Saint John I, a pope and martyr who courageously remained faithful to Christ during a time of political tension and persecution. Saint John I became pope in the sixth century during the rule of the Ostrogoth king Theodoric in Italy. Although known for his wisdom and gentleness, John … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint John I

Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Book of the Acts of the ApostlesActs 18:23-28 After staying in Antioch some time,Paul left and traveled in orderly sequencethrough the Galatian country and Phrygia,bringing strength to all the disciples. A Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria,an eloquent speaker, arrived in Ephesus.He was an … Read moreDaily Bible Reading

They cried to you and were saved; in you they trusted and were not disappointed. The post Psalm of the Day: Psalm 22:5 appeared first on NOVENA PRAYER.

As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the body is formed in a mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things. The post Verse of the Day: Ecclesiastes 11:5 appeared first on NOVENA PRAYER.

Lord Jesus Christ,after Your glorious Ascension into Heaven,You promised not to leave us alone,but to send the Holy Spirit upon Your people. As the Apostles and the Blessed Virgin Marywaited in prayer in the Upper Room in Jerusalem,help us also to prepare our heartsto receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Fill us with: wisdom … Read moreCatholic Prayer for May 15, 2026