Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Easter Optional Memorial of Our Lady of Fatima; in 1917, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to three Portuguese children, and asked for prayers for world peace, the end of World War I, for sinners, and for the conversion of Russia Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/13/20 Gospel: […]

Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Easter Optional Memorial of Saints Nereus and Achilleus; Second Century soldiers, involved in the persecution of Christians; converted, and they were martyred Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/12/20 Gospel: John 14:27-31

Monday of the Fifth Week of Easter Saint of the Day: St. Odilo of Cluny, 962-1049; Abbot of the Cluny Benedictine monastery; widely admired for his austerities and concern for the poor; trusted advisor to popes and kings Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/11/20 Gospel: John 14:21-26

Fifth Sunday of Easter Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/10/20 Gospel: John 14:1-12

Friday of the Fourth Week of Easter Saint of the Day: St. Peter of Tarantaise, 1102-1175; as abbot of Tamie, built a hospice for travelers in the Tarantaise mountains; as archbishop of Tarantaise, reformed the diocese, defended papal rights in France, helped to reconcile King Louis VII of France and Prince Henry II of England […]

Thursday of the Fourth Week of Easter Saint of the Day: St. Rose Venerini, 1656-1728; a born teacher who founded and organized schools and trained teachers; the Venerini sisters continue this mission today Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/7/20 Gospel: John 13:16-20

Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Easter Saint of the Day: St. Petronax, 670-747; known as the “Second founder of Monte Cassino”; called by Pope Gregory to rebuild the famed monastery; reigned as abbot for three decades Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/6/20 Gospel: John 12:44-50

Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Easter Saint of the Day: St. Hilary of Arles, 400-449; became bishop of Arles in 449; known for his austerities, aid to the poor, and for ransoming captives Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/5/20 Gospel: John 10:22-30

Monday of the Fourth Week of Easter Saint of the Day: St. Venerius; lived in Fourth and Fifth Centuries; second bishop of Milan; patron of lighthouse keepers; died 408 A.D. Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/4/20 Gospel: John 10:11-18

Fourth Sunday of Easter Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/3/20 Gospel: John 10:1-10