Thursday of the Seventh Week of Easter Saint of the Day: St. Bernard of Montjoux, 923-1008; vicar general of Aosta; built schools and churches, and two Alpine hospices to aid lost travelers; patron of mountaineers, skiers, and the Alps Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/28/20 Gospel: John 17:20-26

Wednesday of the Seventh Week of Easter Optional Memorial of St. Augustine of Canterbury; sent to England to evangelize the Anglo-Saxons; known as the “Apostle of England,” he founded the see of Canterbury Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/27/20 Gospel: John 17:11-19

Memorial of St. Philip Neri, 1515-1595; founder of the Oratory; sought by many prominent figures for his advice; known for his sense of humor Tuesday of the Seventh Week of Easter Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/26/20 Gospel: John 17:1-11

Monday of the Seventh Week of Easter Optional Memorial of St. Bede the Venerable, 673-735; careful scholar, distinguished stylist, the father of English history; considered one of the most learned men of his time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/25/20 Gospel: John 16:29-33

Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord (transferred from Thursday) Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/24/20 Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20

Saturday of the Sixth Week of Easter Saint of the Day: St. Crispin of Viterbo, 1668-1750; Franciscan lay brother, noted for miracles, prophecies, and holiness. Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/23/20 Gospel: John 16:23-28

Friday of the Sixth Week of Easter Optional Memorial of St. Rita of Cascia, 1381-1457; after being widowed, she became an Augustinian nun; known for her austerity, devotion to prayer, and charity Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/22/20 Gospel: John 16:20-23

Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/21/20 Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20

Wednesday of the Sixth Week of Easter Optional Memorial of St. Bernardine of Siena, 1380-1444; greatest preacher of his time; attracted crowds of up to 30,000; originated the “IHS” symbol of Christ Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/20/20 Gospel: John 16:12-15

Tuesday of the Sixth Week of Easter Saint of the Day: St. Theophilus of Corte, 1676-1740; Franciscan, with a love for solitude and prayer; founded Franciscan houses in Corsica and Tuscany; famous for preaching and missionary efforts Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/19/20 Gospel: John 16:5-11