Author: Nicola Kanaan

  • Daily Bible Reading

    Source: Vaticannews.va A reading from the Acts of the ApostlesActs 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…

  • Daily Bible Reading

    Source: Vaticannews.va A reading from the Acts of the ApostlesActs 6:1-7 As the number of disciples continued to grow,the Hellenists complained against the Hebrewsbecause their widowswere being neglected in the daily distribution.So the Twelve called together the community of the disciples and said,“It is not right for us to neglect the word of God to…

  • Saint of the Day: Saint Kateri Tekakwitha

    BiographySaint Kateri Tekakwitha was born in 1656 in present-day New York. She was a Native American of the Mohawk tribe. As a child, she survived smallpox, which left her with weakened eyesight and scars on her face. At the age of 19, Kateri chose to become a Christian, embracing the Catholic faith with deep devotion.…

  • Daily Bible Reading

    A reading from the Book of the Act of the ApostlesActs 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…

  • Catholic Prayer for April 16, 2026

    Morning Offering (a beautiful daily Catholic prayer to start the day) O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary,I offer You my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this dayfor all the intentions of Your Sacred Heart,in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world,for the salvation of souls, the reparation of…

  • Daily Bible Reading

    Source: Vaticannews.va A reading from the Book of the Acts of the ApostlesActs 5:27-33 When the court officers had brought the Apostles inand 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 teachingand want to bring…