Today’s Saints
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The Saints of the day, Mass readings and other information
April 15
Thursday of the Second Week of Easter
Mass Readings
Featured Saints
St. Damien de Veuster, priest (†1889). Religious of the Congregation of Missionaries of the Sacred Hearts...
April 14
Wednesday of the Second Week of Easter
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St. Lambert of Lyon, bishop (†688). Monk of Fontenelle Abbey, of which he became...
April 13
Tuesday of the Second Week of Easter
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St. Martin I, Pope and martyr (†655). He was exiled to Crimea by Emperor Constans...
April 12
Monday of the Second Week of Easter
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St. Teresa of the Andes, virgin (†1920). Carmelite novice who consecrated her life to God...
April 11
Second Sunday of Easter
Divine Mercy Sunday See also: Divine Mercy, the Hope of Salvation
Gospel Commentary, by Msgr. João Scognamligio Clá Dias, EP
"O death,...
April 10
Saturday in the Octave of Easter
"O death, where is thy victory?" Resurrection – Easter Octave
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St. Magdalene of Canossa, virgin (†1855). Daughter...
April 9
Friday in the Octave of Easter
See: O Death, Where Is Thy Victory?
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St. Casilda, virgin (†1075). Young daughter of a Muslim...
April 8
Thursday in the Octave of Easter
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See: Heaven Is for Those Who Confide!
St. Dionysius, bishop (†180). Gifted with an extraordinary...
April 7
Wednesday in the Octave of Easter
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St. John Baptist de la Salle, priest (†1719). Fundou a Congregação dos Irmãos das Escolas...
April 6
Tuesday in the Octave of Easter
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Blessed Michael Rua, priest (†1910). Disciple and first successor of St. John Bosco; he gave great...
April 5
Monday in the Octave of Easter
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St. Vincent Ferrer, priest (†1419). This Spanish Dominican distinguished himself as a great missionary preacher...
April 3
Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil
Easter Vigil. On the most sacred and holy of nights, the Holy Church invites us to believe in the Resurrection...
April 2
Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion
See: The Wondrous Power of the Cross, The Man Who Helped Jesus Carry His Cross – Prefigure of Many...
April 1
Holy Thursday - Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper
This Mass, marking the beginning of the Easter Triduum, celebrates the institution of the Holy...
March 31
Wednesday of Holy Week
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Featured Saints
St. Agilulfus, bishop (†751/752). Bishop of Cologne, Germany, renowned for his preaching and holy life.
St. Balbina, virgin and...
March 30
Tuesday of Holy Week
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St. Zosimus, bishop (†600). He carried out a humble function in the Monastery of St. Lucy in Syracuse,...
March 29
Monday of Holy Week
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Blessed Berthold, monk (†c. 1188). After leaving his military career, he became a religious and was elected...
March 28
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, with the triumphal entrance of Our Lord Jesus Christ into Jerusalem....
March 27
Saturday of the Fifth Week of Lent
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Featured Saints
St. Rupert, bishop (†c. 718). First Bishop of Salzburg, Austria, he evangelized and converted much...
March 26
Friday of the Fifth Week of Lent
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St. Peter of Sebaste, bishop (†c. 391). The younger brother of St. Basil the Great,...
March 25
Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord
The Annunciation of the Archangel St. Gabriel to Our Lady. One of the oldest Marian commemorations, observed...
March 24
Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Lent
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St. Mac Cairthinn, bishop(†fifth century). He governed the Diocese of Clogher, Ireland, and is believed...
March 23
Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Lent
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St. Turibius of Mogrovejo, Archbishop of Lima, Peru (†1606). Optional Memorial. He worked tirelessly...
March 22
Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent
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St. Benvenuto Scotivoli, Bishop (†1282). Franciscan, contemporary of St. Bonaventure, he was appointed Bishop of...