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Prayer of the Day

  • Prayer for the Dead # 2: Prayer of the Day for Saturday, April 27, 2024 - Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen. Continue Reading...
  • Prayer before the Closing of the Day: Prayer of the Day for Friday, April 26, 2024 - Before the closing of the day, Creator, we Thee humbly pray, That, for Thy wonted mercy's sake, Thou us under protection take. May nothing in our minds excite Vain dreams and phantoms of the night; Our enemies repress, that so Our bodies no uncleanness know. In this, most gracious Father, hear, With Christ, Thy equal Son, our prayer; Who, with the Holy Ghost and Thee, Doth live and reign eternally. Amen. Continue Reading...
  • Prayer for Policemen: Prayer of the Day for Thursday, April 25, 2024 - O Almighty God, Whose great power and eternal Wisdom embraces the universe, Watch over all policemen and Law enforcement officers everywhere. Protect them from harm In the performance of their duty To stop crime, robbery, Riots and violence. We pray, help them keep our streets And homes safe, day and night. We commend them to your loving care Because their duty is dangerous. Grant them strength and courage In their daily assignments. Dear God, protect these brave men ... Continue Reading...
  • A Prayer for Special Intentions: Prayer of the Day for Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - Almighty and loving Father, I thank you for giving St. Gerard to us as a most appealing model and powerful friend. By his example, he showed us how to love and trust You. You have showered many blessings on those who call upon him. For Your greater glory and my welfare, please grant me the favours which I ask in his name. (Mention your needs here...) And you, my powerful patron, intercede for me before the throne of God. Draw near to that throne and ... Continue Reading...
  • Prayer After A Surgery: Prayer of the Day for Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - Blessed Savior, I thank you that this operation is safely past, and now I rest in your abiding presence, relaxing every tension, releasing every care and anxiety, receiving more and more of your healing life into every part of my being. In moments of pain I turn to you for strength, in times of loneliness I feel your loving nearness. Grant that your life and love and joy may flow through me for the healing of others in your name. Amen. Continue Reading...

 

Saint of the Day

  • St. Zita: Saint of the Day for Saturday, April 27, 2024 - St. Zita was born into a poor but holy Christian family. Her older sister became a Cistercian nun and her uncle Graziano was a hermit whom the local people regarded as a saint. Zita herself always tried to do God's will obediently whenever it was pointed out to her by her mother. At the age of twelve Zita became a housekeeper in the house of a rich weaver in Lucca, Italy, eight miles from her home at Monte Sagrati. As things turned out, she stayed with that family for the last forty-eight years ... Continue Reading...
  • St. Cletus: Saint of the Day for Friday, April 26, 2024 - St. Cletus was the third bishop of Rome, and succeeded St. Linus, which circumstance alone shows his eminent virtue among the first disciples of St. Peter in the West. He sat twelve years, from 76 to 89. The canon of the Roman mass, (which Bossuet and all others agree to be of primitive antiquity,) Bede, and other Martyrologists, style him a martyr. He was buried near St. Linus, on the Vatican, and his relics still remain in that church. Continue Reading...
  • St. Mark: Saint of the Day for Thursday, April 25, 2024 - Much of what we know about St. Mark, the author of the Second Gospel, comes largely from the New Testament and early Christian traditions. Mark the Evangelist is believed to be the 'John Mark' referred to in the Acts of the Apostles, the history of the early Church found in the Canon of the New Testament. He was the son of Mary of Jerusalem (Acts 12:12) whose home became a meeting place for the apostles. He is also the cousin of St. Barnabas (Colossians 4:10), a Levite and a Cypriot. Mark ... Continue Reading...
  • St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen: Saint of the Day for Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - Franciscan Capuchin martyr. He was born Mark Rey is Sigmaringen, Germany, in 1577. A practicing lawyer, he traveled across Europe as a tutor to aristocrats but then started defending the poor. In 1612, he became a Franciscan Capuchin monk, taking the name of Fidelis. A missionary to Grisons, Switzerland, Fidelis was so successful that local Protestants claimed that he was a spy for the Austrian Emperor. Fidelis was stabbed to death in a church id Seewis. He was canonized by Pope Benedict XIV. ... Continue Reading...
  • St. George: Saint of the Day for Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - It is uncertain when Saint George was born and historians continue to debate to this day. However, his death date is estimated to be April 23, 303 A.D. The first piece of evidence of George's existance appeared within the works of the Bollandists Daniel Papebroch, Jean Bolland, and Godfrey Henschen's Bibliotheca Hagiographica Graeca. George was one of several names listed in the historical text, and Pope Gelasius claimed George was one of the saints "whose names are justly reverenced among ... Continue Reading...

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Daily Reading

  • Saturday of the Fourth Week of Easter - Reading 1 Acts 13:44-52 On the following sabbathalmost the whole citygathered to hear the word of the Lord.When the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousyand with violent abuse contradicted what Paul said.Both Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly and said,“It was necessary that the word of God be spoken to you first,but since you reject itand condemn yourselves as unworthy of eternal life,we now turn to the Gentiles.For so the Lord has commanded us,I have made you a light to the Gentiles,that you may be an instrument of salvationto the ends of the earth.”The Gentiles were delighted when they heard thisand glorified the word of the Lord.All who were destined for eternal life came to believe,and the word of the Lord continued to spreadthrough the whole region.The Jews, however, incited the women of prominence who were worshipersand the leading men of the city,stirred up a persecution against Paul and Barnabas,and expelled them from their territory.So they shook the dust from their feet in protest against themand went to Iconium.The disciples were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit. Responsorial Psalm 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 R.    (3cd)  All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.or:R.    Alleluia.Sing to the LORD a new song,for he has done wondrous deeds;His right hand has won victory for him,his holy arm.R.    All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.or:R.    Alleluia.The LORD has made his salvation known:in the sight of the nations he has revealed his justice.He has remembered his kindness and his faithfulnesstoward the house of Israel.R.    All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.or:R.    Alleluia.All the ends of the earth have seenthe salvation by our God.Sing joyfully to the LORD, all you lands;break into song; sing praise.R.    All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.or:R.    Alleluia. Alleluia Jn 8:31b-32 R. Alleluia, alleluia.If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples,and you will know the truth, says the Lord.R. Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel Jn 14:7-14 Jesus said to his disciples:“If you know me, then you will also know my Father.From now on you do know him and have seen him.”Philip said to Jesus,“Master, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us.”Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you for so long a timeand you still do not know me, Philip?Whoever has seen me has seen the Father.How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me?The words that I speak to you I do not speak on my own.The Father who dwells in me is doing his works.Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me,or else, believe because of the works themselves.Amen, amen, I say to you,whoever believes in me will do the works that I do,and will do greater ones than these,because I am going to the Father.And… Continue Reading...

Daily Reflection

  • Comfort in His Word / Encontrando Consuelo en su Palabra - Click here for daily readings **This reflection has been reposted from Diocesan Archives.** In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus is sharing with his disciples that if they know Him, then they know the Father. Philip goes on to say, “Master, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us.” I’m glad that Philip said this, for it is why Jesus expands on the fact that He and the Father are one. He shares that the very words He speaks are not on His own, but with the Father, who dwells within Him.  Jesus goes on to say that whoever believes in Him will do even greater works since He is going to the Father. He said that whatever you ask in His name, He will do so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. He said, “If you ask anything of me in my name, I will do it.” What does this good news mean for you and me today? As I’m sure you know, there is much suffering and fear of the unknown in the world today. Personally, the unknown aspect can really get to me. I’m someone who loves having a plan or an idea of what the future can or should look like. I constantly have to remind myself that God is in control as I loosen my grasp on these plans or ideas of life.  When I reflected on this Gospel passage and how it is good news today, I found that Jesus is comforting us in His word. He expands upon the reality that He is completely united to the Father and anything we ask in His name, He will do it. Does that mean He will give me anything I ask for? I’m not too sure about that, but I know He gives us what we need. So today, what do you need? Comfort, strength, courage? Ask for a particular need or grace in His name. We can trust that His Word is true. He is faithful to His promises, and He always pulls through for us. **Esta reflexión ha sido publicada nuevamente desde los Archivos Diocesanos.** En la lectura del Evangelio de hoy, Jesús comparte con sus discípulos que si lo conocen a Él, entonces conocen al Padre. Felipe continúa diciendo: “Señor, muéstranos al Padre, y eso nos basta”. Me alegra que Felipe haya dicho esto, porque es por eso que Jesús amplía el hecho de que Él y el Padre son uno. Comparte que las mismas palabras que pronuncia no son de sí mismo, sino de parte del Padre, que habita en él. Jesús continúa diciendo que quien cree en Él hará obras aún mayores ya que Él va al Padre. Dijo que todo lo que pidan algo en su nombre, lo cumplirá para que el Padre sea glorificado en el Hijo. Dijo: “cualquier cosa que pidan en mi nombre, yo la haré ”. ¿Qué significa esta buena noticia para ti y para mí hoy? Como seguramente ya sabes,… Continue Reading...