Author: Nicola Kanaan
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Psalm of the Day: Psalm 5:11
But let all who take refuge in you [O Lord] be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.
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Catholic Prayer for April 13, 2026
In Honor of Saint Martin I O God,who didst grant blessed Pope Martinthe grace to stand firmfor the truth of Thy Churchand to endure suffering for the sake of Christ,grant, we beseech Thee,that we may be strengthened by his exampleand remain steadfast in the confession of the true faith. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son,who…
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Saint of the Day: Saint Martin I: Defender of the True Faith
On April 13, the Church honors Pope Martin I, a courageous pope who defended the truth of the Catholic faith even in the face of persecution and exile. His Life Saint Martin I was born in Italy and became pope in 649. At a time when the Church was troubled by the heresy known as Monothelitism—which…
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Daily Bible Reading
Source: Vaticannews.va A reading from the Book of the Acts of the ApostlesActs 4:23-31 After their release Peter and John went back to their own peopleand reported what the chief priests and elders had told them.And when they heard it,they raised their voices to God with one accordand said, “Sovereign Lord, maker of heaven and…
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Daily Bible Reading
Source: Vaticannews.va A reading from the Book of the Acts of the ApostlesActs 2:42-47 They devoted themselvesto the teaching of the apostles and to the communal life,to the breaking of bread and to the prayers.Awe came upon everyone,and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.All who believed were together and had all things…
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Daily Bible Reading
Source: Vaticannews.va A reading from the Book of the Acts of the ApostlesActs 4:13-21 Observing the boldness of Peter and Johnand perceiving them to be uneducated, ordinary men,the leaders, elders, and scribes were amazed,and they recognized them as the companions of Jesus.Then when they saw the man who had been cured standing there with them,they…