Pentecost, May 23, marks the occasion of God sending the Holy Spirit upon Jesus’ disciples after his Resurrection.
Feast of the Week: Pentecost Sunday
Sunday Scripture readings : May 16, 2021
Seventh Sunday of Easter
First reading: Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26
Second reading: 1 Jn 4:11-16
Gospel: Jn 17:11b-19
‘A long line’ of holy catechists have served the church, pope notes
Pope Francis pointed to the number of lay catechists declared martyrs, blesseds or saints by the church.
Kentucky group provides rosary-making supplies locally, globally
Our Lady’s Rosary Makers provides low-cost rosary supplies to Catholics across the country with the goal of providing tools for evangelization.
Pope thanks health care workers, urges equal access to care for all
Health care must be free from inequality and open to all those who are ill, the pope said in his remarks to the “Exploring the Mind, Body and Soul — Unite to Prevent and Unite to Cure” conference.
National Shrine to host May 17 worldwide praying of the rosary
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will host a recitation of the rosary on Monday, May 17, at 11 a.m. (CDT) as part of Pope Francis’ call for a worldwide marathon of rosaries for an end to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Saint of the Week: Matthias
Matthias was the replacement for Judas Iscariot among the Twelve Apostles.
Catholic social teaching: Human rights and responsibilities
Only by exercising our personal and social responsibilities can we protect the human rights of all.