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Easter: May 14th
Feast of St. Matthias, apostle and martyr
St. Matthias, elected by the will of God, received Judas' share in the inheritance of the Church which was figured by the Promised Land divided into twelve tribes. Called "to give his life", like Jesus, to crown his apostolic career, he... More
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Easter: May 13th
Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord; Thursday of the Sixth Week of Easter; Optional Memorial of Our Lady of Fatima
In the United States, the ecclesiastical provinces of Boston, Hartford, New York, Newark, Omaha, and Philadelphia have retained the celebration of the Ascension on the proper Thursday while all other provinces have transferred this... More
Easter: May 12th
Wednesday of the Sixth Week of Easter; Optional Memorial of Sts. Nereus and Achilleus, martyrs; Optional Memorial of St. Pancras, martyr
Nereus and Achilleus were Roman soldiers in the household of Flavia Domitilla. They were instructed and converted by St. Peter. These two soldiers in turn inspired St. Domitilla to consecrate her virginity to God. Thereupon, Aurelianus,... More
Easter: May 11th
Tuesday of the Sixth Week of Easter
I will give thanks to you, O LORD, with all my heart, for you have heard the words of my mouth; in the presence of the angels I will sing your praise; I will worship at your holy temple, and give thanks to your name. According to the... More
Easter: May 10th
Monday of the Sixth Week of Easter; Optional Memorial of St. Damien de Veuster, priest; Optional Memorial of St. John of Avila
Father Damien, formally Joseph de Veuster, ss.cc. and St. Damien of Molokai (January 3, 1840 - April 15, 1889), was a missionary of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary who is revered primarily by Hawaii residents and... More
Easter: May 9th
Sixth Sunday of Easter
As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and remain in his love. "I have told you this so that my joy may be in... More
Easter: May 8th
Saturday of the Fifth Week of Easter
If the world hates you, realize that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, the world would love its own; but because you do not belong to the world, and I have chosen you out of the world, the world hates you. John... More
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Easter: May 7th
Friday of the Fifth Week of Easter; Saint Rosa Venerini (Italian)
This is my commandment: love one another as I love you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15 Today is the feast of recently-canonized Italian educator Saint Rosa Venerini, who... More
Easter: May 6th
Thursday of the Fifth Week of Easter
As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love. John 15 According to the 1962 Missal of St. John XXIII the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite, today is the feast of St. John before the Latin Gate. A tradition... More
Easter: May 5th
Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Easter
I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing. John 15 According to the 1962 Missal of St. John XXIII the Extraordinary Form of the Roman... More
Easter: May 4th
Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Easter
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid. John 14 According to the 1962 Missal of St. John XXIII the Extraordinary Form of the Roman... More
