First Century FEAST May 3 Philip and James the Less, son of Alphaeus, are listed among the Twelve Apostles commissioned by Jesus. Philip brought Nathaniel to […]
Apostles Philip & James the Less
Athanasius
295-373 FEAST May 2 This doctor of the church, famous for his understanding of and writing about the Incarnation, became bishop of his hometown, Alexandria, Egypt, […]
Joseph the Worker
First Century FEAST May 1 Though his principal feast is March 19, St. Joseph also is honored for his labors as a carpenter in providing for […]
Pope Pius V
1504 – 1572 FEAST April 30 Antonio Ghislieri began life as a poor Italian shepherd, but became a leader in the Catholic Reformation. Ordained a Dominican […]
Catherine of Siena
1347-1380 FEAST April 29 Catherine was the 24th of 25 children of a Sienese dyer; her mystical experiences and raptures began at age 6. She refused […]
Sunday Scripture readings – April 30, 2017
Third Sunday of Easter
First reading: Acts 2:14, 22-33
Second reading: 1 Peter 1:17-21
Gospel: Luke 24:13-35
Simeon of Jerusalem
died circa 107 FEAST April 27 The son of Clopas, who is mentioned in the Gospels of Luke and John, and a cousin of Jesus, Simeon […]
Mark the Evangelist
First Century FEAST April 25 According to the Acts of the Apostles, Mark’s mother owned the house where the first Jerusalem Christians prayed and where Peter […]