Apr. 17 Friday of the Second Week of Easter, Weekday
The Roman Martyrology commemorates St. Robert Molesme (1027-1110), traditionally considered to be the founder of the Cistercians, the reform that developed at Citeaux, France.
Month: April 2026
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Popes’ alma mater in Rome celebrates 25 years of Eucharistic adoration
ROME — Catholic students in Rome on Thursday bore witness to the Eucharist during a solemn procession to commemorate 25 years of its student-led adoration program. During the April 16 […]
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U.S. Embassy to the Vatican: Nigerian Christians are being targeted
ROME — It is “intolerable” that Christians are being targeted for persecution in Nigeria, said U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See Brian Burch during an event in Rome on Friday. […]
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St. Gregory of Nyssa
St. Gregory of Nyssa Feast date: Jan 10 The son of two saints, Basil and Emmilia, young Gregory was raised by his older brother, St. Basil the Great, and his […]
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SAINT GALDINO: THE FEARLESS DEFENDER OF FAITH AND JUSTICE
SAINT GALDINO: THE FEARLESS DEFENDER OF FAITH AND JUSTICE INTRODUCTION Saint Galdino stands as a powerful example of unwavering courage and fidelity in the face of political turmoil and spiritual […]
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PRINCE OF LIFE
PRINCE OF LIFE THE LIFE-GIVING LORD WHO CONQUERS DEATH INTRODUCTION Among the many sacred titles attributed to Jesus Christ, “Prince of Life” stands out as a profound declaration of His […]
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THE MIRACLE OF TRUST AND DIVINE ABUNDANCE
CATHOLIC DAILY GOSPEL REFLECTION FOR TODAY THE MIRACLE OF TRUST AND DIVINE ABUNDANCE GOSPEL JOHN 6:1–15 (DOUAY-RHEIMS BIBLE) After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is […]
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Pope Leo on papal plane to Cameroon: St. Augustine invites all to search for God and truth today
Pope Leo XIV spoke to journalists aboard the papal plane on April 15 on the five-hour flight from Algeria to Cameroon, underlining St. Augustine’s enduring importance today, saying that the […]
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Apr. 16 Thursday of the Second Week of Easter, Weekday
The Roman Martyrology’s commemorations today include:
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Pope Leo XIV in Cameroon says ‘the time has come’ to rebuild peace
BAMENDA, Cameroon — Despite bad weather, at least 20,000 people gathered on the runways of Bamenda International Airport on Wednesday to take part in the Mass celebrated by Pope Leo […]