Mass Readings for April 29, 2020
Holy Rosary Daily Readings April 29, 2020
Acts 8:1-8Psalms 66:1-7John 6:35-40 Acts 8:1-81 And Saul was consenting to his death. And on that day a great persecution arose against the church in Jerusalem; and they were all scattered throughout the region of Judea and Sama’ria, except the apostles. 2 Devout men buried Stephen, and made great lamentation over him. 3 But Saul
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Holy Rosary Saint of the Day April 28, 2020
St. Peter Chanel Facts Feastday: April 28 Patron: of Oceania Birth: 1803 Death: 1841 Author and Publisher – Catholic Online In St. Peter Chanel, Priest and Martyr (Feast day – April 28) The protomartyr of the South Seas, St. Peter Chanel was born in 1803 at Clet in the diocese of Belley, France. His intelligence
Read MoreA prayer for Faith, Hope, and Love despite darkness
Holy Rosary Aleteia April 28, 2020
This prayer came to me at a dark time in my life. The abuse crisis in the Church had hit my particular world, hard. My mother had died of ALS. My job was ending. I had begged God for a nearby job but didn’t get it, and would have to move 1,300 miles away for
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Holy Rosary Daily Readings April 28, 2020
Acts 7:51–8:1Psalms 31:3-4, 6-8, 17, 21John 6:30-35 Acts 7:51–8:151 “You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you always resist the Holy Spirit. As your fathers did, so do you. 52 Which of the prophets did not your fathers persecute? And they killed those who announced beforehand the coming of the Righteous One, whom you
Read MoreSt. Zita
Holy Rosary Saint of the Day April 27, 2020
St. Zita Facts Feastday: April 27 Author and Publisher – Catholic Online St. Zita was born into a poor but holy Christian family. Her older sister became a Cistercian nun and her uncle Graziano was a hermit whom the local people regarded as a saint. Zita herself always tried to do God’s will obediently
Read MoreWatch: COVID-19 & Christian Service in Schools
Holy Rosary Diocese of Lansing April 27, 2020
WATCH: COVID-19 & CHRISTIAN SERVICE IN SCHOOLS: Despite the COVID-19 outbreak, the Diocese of Lansing’s Catholic schools are continuing to put Christian service at the heart of the curriculum. Inspired by the love of Christ, Lansing Catholic High School hosted the City of Lansing’s Mobile Food Pantry on Saturday, April 18. “I have been humbled
Read MorePRAYERS FOR A "GENTLE GIANT": Of your charity, please pray for the rep…
Holy Rosary Diocese of Lansing April 27, 2020
PRAYERS FOR A "GENTLE GIANT": Of your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Mr. Wendell Quinn, Bowling Coach at Powers Catholic High School in Flint who died Sunday, April 19, of COVID-19. He was 51 years old. May he rest in peace. “At 7'2'' Wendell was a gentle giant that loved
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Holy Rosary Diocese of Lansing April 27, 2020
WATCH: A VIRTUAL VERSION OF “AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL”: Well done to the staff and students of Lumen Christi High School in Jackson for this rather lovely virtual rendition of “America the Beautiful”, a timely reminder that the greatness of any nation is born of its fidelity to God even, or especially, in time of trial:
Read MoreMass Readings for April 26, 2020
Holy Rosary Daily Readings April 27, 2020
Acts 2:14, 22-33 Psalms 16:1-2, 5, 7-11 1 Peter 1:17-21 Luke 24:13-35 Acts 2:14, 22-33 14 But Peter, standing with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed them, “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and give ear to my words. 22 “Men of Israel,
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Holy Rosary Daily Readings April 27, 2020
Acts 6:8-15 Psalms 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30 John 6:22-29 Acts 6:8-15 8 And Stephen, full of grace and power, did great wonders and signs among the people. 9 Then some of those who belonged to the synagogue of the Freedmen (as it was called), and of the Cyre’nians, and of the Alexandrians, and of those
Read MoreMonday of the Third Week of Easter
Holy Rosary Daily Readings April 27, 2020
Reading 1 Acts 6:8-15 Stephen, filled with grace and power, was working great wonders and signs among the people. Certain members of the so-called Synagogue of Freedmen, Cyreneans, and Alexandrians, and people from Cilicia and Asia, came forward and debated with Stephen, but they could not withstand the wisdom and the Spirit with which he
Read MoreSt. Cletus
Holy Rosary Saint of the Day April 26, 2020
St. Cletus Facts Feastday: April 26 Author and Publisher – Catholic Online St. Cletus was the third bishop of Rome, and succeeded St. Linus, which circumstance alone shows his eminent virtue among the first disciples of St. Peter in the West. He sat twelve years, from 76 to 89. The canon of the Roman
Read MoreWatch: COVID-19 & The Compassion of Jesus Christ
Holy Rosary Diocese of Lansing April 26, 2020
Watch: COVID-19 & The Compassion of Jesus Christ April 13, 2020 Diocese of Lansing The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionally impacts upon the poorest in our communities both in terms of health outcomes and job security. In response, Catholic parishes and Catholic charities are at the forefront of supporting the most vulnerable, bringing the compassion of Jesus
Read MoreThird Sunday of Easter
Holy Rosary Daily Readings April 26, 2020
Reading 1 Acts 2:14, 22-33 Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice, and proclaimed: “You who are Jews, indeed all of you staying in Jerusalem. Let this be known to you, and listen to my words. You who are Israelites, hear these words. Jesus the Nazarene was a man commended to you
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Holy Rosary Saint of the Day April 25, 2020
St. Mark Facts Feastday: April 25 Patron: of notaries, Venice, Barristers Birth: 1st Century Death: April 25, 68 AD Author and Publisher – Catholic Online Much of what we know about St. Mark, the author of the Second Gospel, comes largely from the New Testament and early Christian traditions. Mark the Evangelist is believed
Read MoreFeast of Saint Mark, evangelist
Holy Rosary Daily Readings April 25, 2020
Reading 1 1 Pt 5:5b-14 Beloved: Clothe yourselves with humility in your dealings with one another, for: God opposes the proud but bestows favor on the humble. So humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time. Cast all your worries upon him because he cares for
Read MoreSt. Fidelis of Sigmaringen
Holy Rosary Saint of the Day April 24, 2020
St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen Facts Feastday: April 24 Birth: 1577 Death: 1622 Author and Publisher – Catholic Online Franciscan Capuchin martyr. He was born Mark Rey is Sigmaringen, Germany, in 1577. A practicing lawyer, he traveled across Europe as a tutor to aristocrats but then started defending the poor. In 1612, he became a
Read MoreFriday of the Second Week of Easter
Holy Rosary Daily Readings April 24, 2020
Reading 1 Acts 5:34-42 A Pharisee in the Sanhedrin named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, respected by all the people, stood up, ordered the Apostles to be put outside for a short time, and said to the Sanhedrin, “Fellow children of Israel, be careful what you are about to do to these men. Some
Read MoreSt. George
Holy Rosary Saint of the Day April 23, 2020
St. George Facts Feastday: April 23 Patron: of England & Catalonia Death: 303 Canonized: by Pope Gelasius I Author and Publisher – Catholic Online It is uncertain when Saint George was born and historians continue to debate to this day. However, his death date is estimated to be April 23 303 A.D. Source link
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Holy Rosary Daily Readings April 23, 2020
Reading 1 Acts 5:27-33 When the court officers had brought the Apostles in and made them stand before the Sanhedrin, the high priest questioned them, “We gave you strict orders did we not, to stop teaching in that name. Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and want to bring this man’s blood upon
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Holy Rosary Saint of the Day April 22, 2020
St. Abdiesus Facts Feastday: April 22 Death: 342 Author and Publisher – Catholic Online Also called Hebed Jesus, a deacon in the Christian community of Persia who was caught up in the persecutions conducted by King Shapur II. Records indicate that Abdiesus was accompanied in his martyrdom by Abrosimus, Acepsimus, Azadanes, Azades, Bicor, Mareas,
Read MoreWorth a Read: A Mother’s Letter on COVID-19 & Trust in God
Holy Rosary Diocese of Lansing April 22, 2020
Worth a Read: A Mother’s Letter on COVID-19 & Trust in God April 14, 2020 Diocese of Lansing All things considered, it was life as usual for Jenny Ingles and her family until last month when her husband, PJ, lost his job due the COVID-19 outbreak. “It’s scary. Like chest pain scary,” says mom-of-three Jenny,
Read MoreWednesday of the Second Week of Easter
Holy Rosary Daily Readings April 22, 2020
Reading 1 Acts 5:17-26 The high priest rose up and all his companions, that is, the party of the Sadducees, and, filled with jealousy, laid hands upon the Apostles and put them in the public jail. But during the night, the angel of the Lord opened the doors of the prison, led them out, and
Read MoreSt. Anselm
Holy Rosary Saint of the Day April 21, 2020
St. Anselm Facts Feastday: April 21 Birth: 1033 Death: 1109 Author and Publisher – Catholic Online St. Anselm Archbishop of Canterbury and Confessor APRIL 21,A.D. 1109 IF the Norman conquerors stripped the English nation of its liberty, and many temporal advantages, it must be owned that by their valor they raised the reputation of its
Read MoreAn Invitation to Lockdown Married Couples
Holy Rosary Diocese of Lansing April 21, 2020
An Invitation to Lockdown Married Couples April 20, 2020 Diocese of Lansing How is your marriage getting on during the lockdown? How is family life doing? Do you want both to get better? If so, you are invited to “Be Light: Marriage Renewal Date Night Series” organized by Witness to Love, launching Sunday April 26
Read MoreWatch: Dawn’s Guide to a Holy & Happy Self-Isolation
Holy Rosary Diocese of Lansing April 21, 2020
Watch: Dawn’s Guide to a Holy & Happy Self-IsolationApril 16, 2020 Diocese of Lansing In these continuing days of self-isolation, how do we become and remain both holy and happy? We asked Dawn Hausmann of the Diocese of Lansing’s Vocations Team to give us five tips for making the most of these difficult days. Here’s
Read MoreTuesday of the Second Week of Easter
Holy Rosary Daily Readings April 21, 2020
Reading 1 Acts 4:32-37 The community of believers was of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they had everything in common. With great power the Apostles bore witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great favor was accorded them all. There was
Read MoreTuesday of the Second Week of Easter
Holy Rosary Daily Readings April 21, 2020
Reading 1 Acts 4:32-37 The community of believers was of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they had everything in common. With great power the Apostles bore witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great favor was accorded them all. There was
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- Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Lent March 22, 2023Reading 1 Is 49:8-15 Thus says the LORD:In a time of favor I answer you,on the day of salvation I help you;and I have kept you and given you as a covenant to the people,To restore the landand allot the desolate heritages,Saying to the prisoners: Come out!To those in darkness: Show yourselves!Along the ways they […]
