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The Church in Wales celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. Beuno or Benno (545-690), one of its greatest saints. He was a monk who founded his own community and performed numerous miracles, among them restoring St. Winifred's head after she was beheaded. He was an effective preacher who evangelized much of…
Easter: April 20th
Monday of the Third Week of Easter
The Church in Wales celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. Beuno or Benno (545-690), one of its greatest saints. He was a monk who founded his own community and performed numerous miracles, among them restoring St. Winifred's... More
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Easter: April 19th
Third Sunday of Easter
From the Gospel for the Third Sunday of Easter, Year A: When they drew near to the village to which they were going, He appeared to be going further; but they pressed Him to stay with them. "It is nearly evening," they said,... More
Sunday: a day of rest.
Easter: April 18th
Saturday of the Second Week of Easter
Today the Church in Canada celebrates the Optional Memorial of Blessed Marie-Anne Blondin (1809-1890), the foundress of the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Anne. Her work established universal education, so that there was a... More
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Easter: April 17th
Friday of the Second Week of Easter
The Roman Martyrology commemorates St. Robert Molesme (1027-1110), traditionally considered to be the founder of the Cistercians, the reform that developed at Citeaux, France. Meditation for Friday of... More
Easter: April 16th
Thursday of the Second Week of Easter
The Roman Martyrology's commemorations today include: St. Bernadette Soubirous (1844-1879). Bernadette, the oldest of six children, was born in Lourdes, France, in 1844. At the age of 14, between 11 February... More
Easter: April 15th
Wednesday of the Second Week of Easter
The Roman Martyrology commemorates St. Paternus (482-586), Bishop. He first joined the monks of Ansion and later became a hermit near Coutances. Eventually he was consecrated bishop of Avranches, Normandy, France.... More
Easter: April 14th
Tuesday of the Second Week of Easter
"Children, have you caught anything to eat?" They answered him, "No." So he said to them, "Cast the net over the right side of the boat, and you will find something." So they cast it, and were not able to pull it in, because of the... More
Easter: April 13th
Monday of the Second Week of Easter; Opt Mem of St. Martin I, Pope and Martyr
Today is the Optional Memorial of St. Martin I (d. 655), who was pope from 649 to 654. He was a courageous defender of the faith against heresy. He held a council at Rome which condemned the Monothelite heresy which taught that... More
Easter: April 12th
Second Sunday of Easter (or Sunday of Divine Mercy)
"I shall sing forever the Lord's mercy" (Ps 89 [88]). Today is the Sunday of Divine Mercy, the Octave Day of Easter. From Creation, God has revealed his nature as love itself, in Sacred Scripture and most... More
Easter: April 11th
Saturday within the Octave of Easter
Alleluia Verse, Ps 118:24:This is the day the LORD has made; let us be glad and rejoice in it. Lastly, He showed himself to the Eleven... More
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Easter: April 10th
Friday within the Octave of Easter
Alleluia Verse, Ps 118:24:This is the day the LORD has made; let us be glad and rejoice in it. "Children, have you caught anything to eat?" They... More
