Monthly Archives: April 2013

Saint Pius V, Pope Acts 14:19-28;Psalm 145:10-13, 21; John 14:27-31 They called the church together and reported what God had done with them and how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. (Acts 14:27) Having returned to … Continue reading →

Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church The gods have come down to us in human form. (Acts 14:11) Acts 14:5-18;Psalm 115:1-4, 15-16; John 14:21-26 One of the Church’s most popular saints is St. Anthony of Padua … Continue reading →

5th Sunday of Easter Acts 14:21-27; Psalm 145:8-13; Revelation 21:1-5;John 13:31-35 I give you a new commandment… . As I have loved you, so you also should love one another. (John 13:34) They say couples who have been married a … Continue reading →

4th Week of Easter You have faith in God; have faith also in me. (John 14:1) Acts 13:26-33; Psalm 2:6-11;John 14:1-6 These words might have sounded all right while Jesus and the disciples were celebrating the Last Supper. But can … Continue reading →

Saint Mark, Evangelist Cast all your worries upon him because he cares for you. (1 Peter 5:7) Yes, it is true: your heavenly Father cares for you! He cares about the things you care about and the things you like. … Continue reading →

Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Priest and Martyr Acts 12:24–13:5; Psalm 67:2-3, 5-6, 8;John 12:44-50 I came into the world as light, so that everyone who believes in me might not remain in darkness. (John 12:46) Sometimes the road ahead seems … Continue reading →

Saint George, Martyr Acts 11:19-26; Psalm 87:1-7;John 10:22-30 No one can take them out of my hand. (John 10:28) When do you feel vulnerable? Maybe flying in an airplane, or being in a boat surrounded by large waves? Or is … Continue reading →

4th Week of Easter He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. (John 10:3) Acts 11:1-18; Psalm 42:2-3; 43:3-4;John 10:1-10 It may seem rather insulting to hear Jesus comparing us to sheep. After all, sheep are usually … Continue reading →

4th Sunday of Easter Acts 13:14, 43-52; Psalm 100:1-3, 5;Revelation 7:9, 14-17; John 10:27-30 They were … wearing white robes. (Revelation 7:9) Jesus, I can’t wait to get to heaven and put on my white robe. It’s going to be … Continue reading →

3rd Week of Easter He continued on his way rejoicing. (Acts 8:39) Acts 8:26-40;Psalm 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; John 6:44-51 Just before ascending into heaven, Jesus told his disciples, “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and … Continue reading →