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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 1858 and 16 July 1858, Bernadette had 18 visions of the Immaculate Conception in…
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
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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
Easter: April 9th
Thursday 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. "Jesus himself stood among them and said to... More
Easter: April 8th
Wednesday 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. Today the Gospel relates the story of the... More
Easter: April 7th
Tuesday 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. The Gospel continues to relate the story of... More
Easter: April 6th
Monday 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. According to Moses and the prophets, Christ was... More
