May 20, 2024 – Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church

May 20, 2024 - Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church John 19:25-34 Standing by the cross of Jesus were his motherand his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas,and Mary of Magdala.When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved,he said to his mother, "Woman, behold, your son."Then he said to … Continue reading May 20, 2024 – Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church

May 19, 2024 – Pentecost Sunday

May 19, 2024 - Pentecost Sunday Acts of the Apostles 2:1-11 When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled,they were all in one place together.And suddenly there came from the skya noise like a strong driving wind,and it filled the entire house in which they were.Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire,which parted and … Continue reading May 19, 2024 – Pentecost Sunday

May 18, 2024 – Saturday of the 7th Week of Easter

May 18, 2024 - Saturday of the 7th Week of Easter Acts of the Apostles 28:16-20, 30-31 When he entered Rome, Paul was allowed to live by himself,with the soldier who was guarding him.Three days later he called together the leaders of the Jews.When they had gathered he said to them, "My brothers,although I had … Continue reading May 18, 2024 – Saturday of the 7th Week of Easter

May 17, 2024 – Friday of the 7th Week of Easter

May 17, 2024 – Friday of the 7th Week of Easter   Acts of the Apostles 25:13B-21 King Agrippa and Bernice arrived in Caesareaon a visit to Festus.Since they spent several days there,Festus referred Paul's case to the king, saying,"There is a man here left in custody by Felix.When I was in Jerusalem the chief … Continue reading May 17, 2024 – Friday of the 7th Week of Easter

May 16, 2024 – Thursday of the 7th Week of Easter

May 16, 2024 - Thursday of the 7th Week of Easter Acts of the Apostles 22:30; 23:6-11 Wishing to determine the truthabout why Paul was being accused by the Jews,the commander freed himand ordered the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin to convene.Then he brought Paul down and made him stand before them. Paul was … Continue reading May 16, 2024 – Thursday of the 7th Week of Easter

May 15, 2024 – Wednesday of the 7th Week of Easter (St. Isidore the Farmer)

May 15, 2024 – Wednesday of the 7th Week of Easter (St. Isidore the Farmer) Acts 20:28-38 At Miletus, Paul spoke to the presbyters of the Church of Ephesus:“Keep watch over yourselves and over the whole flockof which the Holy Spirit has appointed you overseers,in which you tend the Church of Godthat he acquired with … Continue reading May 15, 2024 – Wednesday of the 7th Week of Easter (St. Isidore the Farmer)

May 14, 2024 – Feast of St. Matthias, Apostle

May 14, 2024 - Feast of St. Matthias, Apostle Acts of the Apostles 1:15-17, 20-26Peter stood up in the midst of the brothers and sisters(there was a group of about one hundred and twenty personsin the one place).He said, “My brothers and sisters,the Scripture had to be fulfilledwhich the Holy Spirit spoke beforehandthrough the mouth … Continue reading May 14, 2024 – Feast of St. Matthias, Apostle

May 13, 2024 – Monday of the 7th Week of Easter (Our Lady of Fatima)

May 13, 2024 - Monday of the 7th Week of Easter (Our Lady of Fatima) Acts of the Apostles 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 … Continue reading May 13, 2024 – Monday of the 7th Week of Easter (Our Lady of Fatima)

May 12, 2024 – Ascension of our Lord

May 12, 2024 - Ascension of our Lord Acts of the Apostles 1:1-11 In the first book, Theophilus,I dealt with all that Jesus did and taughtuntil the day he was taken up,after giving instructions through the Holy Spiritto the apostles whom he had chosen.He presented himself alive to themby many proofs after he had suffered,appearing … Continue reading May 12, 2024 – Ascension of our Lord

May 11, 2024 – Saturday of the 6th Week of Easter

May 11, 2024 - Saturday of the 6th Week of Easter Acts of the Apostles 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 authority on the … Continue reading May 11, 2024 – Saturday of the 6th Week of Easter