Reading 1: Acts of Apostles 4:1-12, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 118:1-2, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 118:4, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 118:22-27, Gospel: John 21:1-14

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 to be the 'John Mark' referred to in the Acts of the Apostles, the history of the early Church found in the Canon of the New Testament. He was the son of Mary of Jerusalem (Acts 12:12) whose home became a meeting place for the apostles. He is also the cousin of St. Barnabas (Colossians 4:10), a Levite and a Cypriot. Mark ...

O Almighty God, Whose great power and eternal Wisdom embraces the universe, Watch over all policemen and Law enforcement officers everywhere. Protect them from harm In the performance of their duty To stop crime, robbery, Riots and violence. We pray, help them keep our streets And homes safe, day and night. We commend them to your loving care Because their duty is dangerous. Grant them strength and courage In their daily assignments. Dear God, protect these brave men ...

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Reading 1, Acts 4:13-21 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 118:1, 14-15, 16-18, 19-21 Gospel, Mark 16:9-15 Support Catholic Online by Subscribing to our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/catholiconlinemedia?sub_confirmation=1 More on Daily Readings: https://www.catholic.org/bible/daily_reading/?select_date=2025-04-26 Catholic Online School: Free World Class Catholic Education for Anyone, Anywhere https://www.catholiconline.school/ Catholic Online: World's Catholic ...

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 Franciscan Capuchin monk, taking the name of Fidelis. A missionary to Grisons, Switzerland, Fidelis was so successful that local Protestants claimed that he was a spy for the Austrian Emperor. Fidelis was stabbed to death in a church id Seewis. He was canonized by Pope Benedict XIV. ...

As the Church prepares for the funeral Mass of Pope Francis on April 26, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles invites the faithful to join in a special Memorial Mass to honor and give thanks for his life and papal ministry. Archbishop Jose H. Gomez will celebrate this Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on Friday, April 25 at 12:10 p.m. All are welcome to gather in prayerful remembrance of the Holy Father. VIEW LIVESTREAM HERE: https://lacatholics.org/pope-francis/ The funeral ...

Reading 1: Acts of Apostles 3:11-26, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 8:5-9, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 8:2, Gospel: Luke 24:35-48

Almighty and loving Father, I thank you for giving St. Gerard to us as a most appealing model and powerful friend. By his example, he showed us how to love and trust You. You have showered many blessings on those who call upon him. For Your greater glory and my welfare, please grant me the favours which I ask in his name. (Mention your needs here...) And you, my powerful patron, intercede for me before the throne of God. Draw near to that throne and ...

Reading 1, Acts 4:1-12 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 118:1-2, 4, 22-24, 25-27 Gospel, John 21:1-14 Support Catholic Online by Subscribing to our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/catholiconlinemedia?sub_confirmation=1 More on Daily Readings: https://www.catholic.org/bible/daily_reading/?select_date=2025-04-25 Catholic Online School: Free World Class Catholic Education for Anyone, Anywhere https://www.catholiconline.school/ Catholic Online: World's Catholic ...